Neon/Glare by Neon Glare

In a forgotten basement in Lemont, Illinois, a flickering neon sign cast long shadows on a group of lifelong friends, their instruments buzzing with an energy that had been dormant for decades. Neon Glare wasn’t just born—it was revived.

Dan Inendino (drums), Sean Lehner (guitar), Mark Levy (guitar), and Chris Ratay (bass) first crossed paths as young clueless teenagers, when alternative rock was raw, anthemic, and dripping with melody. They were kids then—plugging into small solid state practice amps, spinning records of classic bands like Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Blink 182, and Queens of the Stone Age, and writing songs that never saw the light of day… until now.

After years apart, fate—or maybe just the irresistible pull of nostalgia—brought them back together. With unfinished riffs still echoing in their minds, the band picked up where they left off. But Neon Glare isn’t a throwback act—it’s a time capsule cracked open, releasing a sound that fuses vintage alternative rock with fresh, electrifying energy.

All four members share vocal duties, layering harmonies over fuzzy, distorted guitars, thunderous drums, and driving basslines. Their music is both a love letter to the past and a rebellion against the present—anthemic, melodic, and drenched in the golden haze of memory.

If you ever wonder what it feels like to rediscover the soundtrack of your youth—only this time, you're the one playing it—Neon Glare is here to remind you. The lights are back on. The amps are cranked. And this time, the music won’t stay hidden in the basement.

Nostalgic Alternative Rock band originally hailing from Lemont, Illinois.
Dan-Drums
Sean-Guitar
Mark-Guitar
Chris-Bass