Experimental skramz project Gingerbee say goodbye in Chicago with a 16-piece band

The bedroom-born collective is ending its run with a massive farewell show at Thalia Hall.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:20pm

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An abstract, minimalist composition of jagged, overlapping shapes in deep navy blue and bright orange, conveying the experimental, DIY spirit of the Gingerbee skramz project.Gingerbee's farewell show in Chicago celebrates the creative potential of the bedroom skramz scene.Greenville Today

Gingerbee, an experimental skramz project that emerged from the online 'bedroom skramz' scene, is saying goodbye with a final show in Chicago featuring a 16-piece band. The group, which formed through connections made on the internet, has expanded its lo-fi, homemade sound into a sprawling, symphonic farewell on its latest EP 'Apiary.' For their last performance, Gingerbee has assembled an impressive lineup of collaborators from their global network to play every song they've ever released.

Why it matters

Gingerbee represents the creative potential of the 'bedroom skramz' subgenre, which has blossomed into an international underground scene thanks to the connective power of the internet. Their ambitious farewell show highlights how this DIY music community has transcended its humble origins to produce complex, collaborative works that defy the limitations of a single bedroom.

The details

Gingerbee started as a solo project by Toronto multi-instrumentalist Melody Sohani, who posted a demo to the Bedroom Skramz / DIY Jamz (BSDJ) Discord server. That track caught the attention of Brazilian musician Gustavo Nome, who added guitar parts. Sohani and Nome then formed the core of Gingerbee, later recruiting vocalist Dani Giguere from South Carolina. Over time, Gingerbee expanded its lineup, drawing in collaborators from around the world through online connections, including members of groups like Hey, ILY; Drug Bug; and Lobsterfight. For their final show at Chicago's Thalia Hall, Gingerbee has assembled a 16-piece collective to perform their entire discography.

  • Gingerbee formed about four years ago.
  • The group released its debut EP 'Our Skies Smile' in 2023.
  • Gingerbee's single 'Petal Dance' was released in 2024.
  • The group's farewell EP 'Apiary' was released in August 2026.
  • Gingerbee's final show is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 5 PM.

The players

Melody Sohani

A Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist who founded the Gingerbee project.

Gustavo Nome

A Brazilian multi-instrumentalist who collaborated with Sohani to form the core of Gingerbee.

Dani Giguere

A vocalist from Greenville, South Carolina who joined Gingerbee.

Jordan de Graaf

The founder of the Bedroom Skramz / DIY Jamz (BSDJ) label, who contributed to Gingerbee's music.

Your Arms Are My Cocoon

A Chicago solo project that pioneered the 'bedroom skramz' subgenre and helped inspire Gingerbee.

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What’s next

Gingerbee's final show at Thalia Hall on March 1, 2026 will feature the full 16-piece lineup performing the group's entire discography.

The takeaway

Gingerbee's farewell show demonstrates how the internet has empowered DIY music communities to transcend the limitations of a single bedroom and create ambitious, collaborative works that push the boundaries of their genre.