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Fresh from 2023: Recent releases from the Chicago, suburban scenes

By Brian Shamie 1 month ago

Discover new music from the Chicago and suburban music scenes

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‘Essential’ listening: The Bollweevils drop a new punk banger 14 years in the making

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A visit to the ‘Last Stop Motel’ highlights mental health in new Take the Reins video

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Sound check: John Mellencamp at Chicago Theatre, Shawn Maxwell’s release

By Brian Shamie 1 month ago

The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.

Fresh from 2023: Recent releases from the Chicago, suburban scenes

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