FOAM

**FOAM** was a Chicago-based noise rock trio that carved out their niche in the late 2010s with a raw, chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental grit. Known for their unpolished DIY ethos and frenetic live shows, the band—fronted by guitarist/vocalist Jake Acosta, bassist Ryan O’Neil, and drummer Mike Laguerre—leaned into dissonant riffs, sardonic lyrics, and a lo-fi aesthetic that felt like a middle finger to polish. Their 2019 EP *Stomach Bug* (featuring tracks like “Breathing Instructions” and “Doctrine of Dumb”) captured their knack for blending discomfort and catchiness, while releases like *Blanket* and *Mugwump* leaned further into abrasive, off-kilter textures. FOAM dissolved in 2021, but their brief, messy run left a mark on the underground punk scene, embodying the kind of scrappy, confrontational art that thrives in basements and dive bars.

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