Thrilling brilliance

Thrilling brilliance

Chicago-based rock outfit Thrilling Brilliance isn’t here to play it safe — they’re here to Thrill your Brilliant minds.

Their latest EP, An Eclectic Mind, is a five-song jolt of bluesy swagger, old-school heart, and 80s-inspired rock theatrics wrapped in modern attitude

“an eclectic mind”

Chicago’s Thrilling Brilliance Rev Up Retro Rock with An Eclectic Mind

The EP delivers a no-skips experience across five explosive tracks:
1. Time Will Tell
2. Running Wild
3. Otherside
4. La Marcha
5. Don’t Know

From the first riff to the final chorus, An Eclectic Mind hits with heavy guitars, groovy basslines, bold vocal hooks, and a rhythm section that never lets up.

“We’re here to Thrill your Brilliant minds. Don’t know what else to say. Only Time Will Tell what comes of it on the Otherside of this business that has us Running Wild all over Chicago. La Marcha.”
Niki Dunnwright, bassist


A woman with long dark hair is holding an electric guitar, making a face as if she is excited or intense. The background shows a building with lights and a window. The image has a logo and the text 'Mike Buffo Guitar' in orange and white font.
A man with long hair, wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt, playing an electric bass guitar on stage, with a drummer and a brick building in the background.
A woman singing into a microphone during a live musical performance with a drummer in the background at a venue with large windows and outside view.
A person playing drums in a music studio, wearing a cap and a MTV t-shirt, with text overlay that says "MAXX HALL DRUMS" in bold orange letters.
Bandcamp (listen for free)

show dates

& other appearances (2026 shows will be announced soon!)

Black and white promotional poster for a skatepark event featuring a photo of four men looking upward. The poster includes skateboarding graphics, neon-style text, and details about the event including date, time, location, and performing bands.
Event poster for heavy metal concert in Chicago, featuring a skeletal Grim Reaper with green glowing eyes, dark city skyline, and fiery background with a large orange moon. Details include date, time, location, and bands playing.
A poster for December shows with the theme 'Thrilling Brilliance.' It features two upcoming events: one on December 14th at Ruchau's on 96 W Main St., West Dundee, with doors opening at 5 pm and the show starting at 6 pm, costing $15 at the door; and another on December 26th at Alarmist on 4055 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, from 8 pm to 10 pm, free entry. The poster includes a black-and-white photo of three people in conversation inside a venue, framed by an ornate, gold-colored decorative border. The message 'See You Soon' and 'Happy Holidays' are also included.
Black and white photo of a band performing on an outdoor stage, with the text 'Thrilling Brilliance at Goat Village July 11th' overlaying the image.
Event poster for J.J. Kelley's restaurant and pub at 2455 Bernice Road, Lansing, IL, featuring a themed graphic with a skull, a fierce snake head with a crown, guitars, roses, and a badge for the Blockchain Coalition. The event, titled 'Thrilling Brilliance,' is scheduled for September 6th at 8 pm with a $10 cover charge and is for ages 21 and older.
Event poster for a post-holiday jam at Alarmist Brewing on December 26th from 8 pm to 10 pm featuring a band called Thrilling Brilliance, with free entry, a lemon drop Jello shot, and merchandise. The background includes a black and white photo of a band performing on stage with holiday lights and decorative doodles.
Black and white promotional poster for a live music event featuring the bands 'Thrilling Brilliance' and 'Durty Nellie's,' scheduled for July 20th, with the tagline 'with odd man out, get back Chicago.' The poster includes images of band members.
A promotional black poster for Alarmist Brewing's Halloween Bash on October 31st featuring hand-drawn illustrations and text advertising costume contest, spooky cocktails, scary movies, live music from 9 to 11 pm, and decorations including a skeleton, a tombstone with 'Here Lies Beer', a knife, and a clown face.

We as a band want to thank each and every one of you that came out to support us this year! 2025 was wild! Just you wait and see what we have in store for you in 2026!

For now, enjoy this awesome video recapping some of this year’s best moments!

We hope to see your beautiful faces more and more this year!

Love,

your favorite goofs

-Thrilling Brilliance