NÆ

Enter the captivating and clever world of NÆ, Chicago-based synth pop and electronic duo. Known for their high-energy live performances with bold visual props and sci-fi narratives, NÆ (JaNae Contag) and her co-pilot Blizz (Ryan Black) ignite their audiences with messages of inclusivity, self-expression, and re-discovering one’s inner child. NÆ’s sharp wit and humor are balanced with levity, imagination, and a cosmic effervescence.

Producer, mixing engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Black is Contag's core collaborator in the writing and recording process. Black’s production leans into both his sound design experience and jazz influence.

Hot off the heels of their recent performances at Andersonville Midsommarfest in Chicago, the Sound & Vision Synth Series in Rochester, NY, The Performing Arts Series at University of Minnesota Morris, House of Vans Chicago, and The 150 Media Stream in Chicago, NÆ and Blizz are working on the Orbital Ice Cream LP, to be released in 2025.