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FRET12 is a music culture brand based in Chicago. We create clothing, artwork, and content that capture the nomadic spirit of life on the road, alongside a curated selection of guitars and accessories. Learn More
SPARKLE CARCASS
Sparkle Carcass, self-proclaimed trailblazers of “Chicago Dive-Bar Country” blew through our shop and chopped it up with us about music, songwriting, and what it means to be an alt-country act in Chicago.
GIANT PIT OF GLASS
Some bands don’t walk into a scene—they seep into it. Giant Pit of Glass is one of those Chicago bands that sound like the city looks after midnight: hazy, slow, and softly electric.
HOLLYY
For nearly seven years, Hollyy has been perfecting their unique take on neo-soul. Fusing classic indie rock with R&B and soul to create a warm, groove saturated sound that’s attracted a steadily growing fan base.
BARONESS
We caught Baroness on a day off from the first half of their tour playing their legendary first two albums Red & Blue in their entirety. Four our session, they crushed two tracks from Stone and followed those with incredible instrumental tracks off Red and Blue.
The FRET12 Journal
FRET12 Sessions: Sparkle Carcass
Sparkle Carcass, self-proclaimed trailblazers of “Chicago Dive-Bar Country” blew through our shop and chopped it up with us about music, songwriting, and what it means to be an alt-country act in Chicago.
FRET12 Sessions: Sunvolume
FRET12 Sessions: Giant Pit Of Glass
CANDLES
Handcrafted in Chicago by FRET12 – candles
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COFFEE
From soundcheck to sunrise – fuel up with a Chicago classic.
The perfect blend of Metric x FRET12.
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From music history to coffee, from tour stories to underground culture, we’re proud to stock printed goods from around the world.
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