Sound check: The classics, some camp and a ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’
If you’ve already worked through the new season of “Ozark” and have had the new
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Fresh tracks: Girl Named Nino, Ryan Argast, Gazebo Effect and more
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Concerts from your couch: Performances you can livestream
Looking for some performances to watch while you’re stuck at home?
West suburban rocker Matt Keen ‘Restless’ for solo album release, streaming show
Elburn-area musician Matt Keen is steering his musical life into new waters with the release of “Restless Days,” his debut solo album out today with a live-stream performance tonight.
Covington Groove, Matt Kopecky play benefit for local restaurants, healthcare workers
Tunes For a Minute, a West suburban-based organization dedicated to bringing opportunities to musicians while
Sound check: Stars, deities and ‘Spinal Tap’ in our list of movies about music
Last week, we tried to fill the musical void with some of my favorite movies about music, bands or the music industry. Here are some more suggestions from my friends in the newsroom.
Fresh tracks: The Darling Suns, Background Character, Alexander 23, City Mouth, Commonweather and more
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Premiere: Imagined connections flourish in ‘Train Song’ by August Hotel
“Train Song,” August Hotel’s new single, is alive with a buoyant, kinetic drive but leans into the bittersweet beauty of imagined (and missed) connections.
Sound check: Five movies you can stream to keep the music going
Since we can’t go out to see movies or live concerts, it’s a good time to curl up with some fave flicks about music.
Premiere: Find a better day with ‘Morning In Chicago’ from Lights Over Bridgeport
The video for “Morning in Chicago,” the lead single from punk band Lights Over Bridgeport’s upcoming full-length album, tells a familiar story in an unconventional way.
Singer Kevin Farris moves on with Team Nick on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Northwest suburban singer-songwriter and music educator Kevin Farris moves ahead to the battle rounds as part of Team Nick on NBC’s “The Voice.”
Fresh tracks: The Flips, Alkaline Trio, Local H, Alexander 23, The North 41, Belmont, Rookie, Sunday Cruise and more
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Bandcamp waiving music sale fees Friday; proceeds go directly to artists
Bandcamp.com is waiving its revenue share on all music and most merch sales Friday, March 20, until midnight.
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v3
Explore this month’s Spotify playlist for some excellent new releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes
Concerts from your couch: How suburban venues are bringing the music to you during the virus scare
As concerts are canceled, some suburban venues are finding ways to keep live performances coming your way
Premiere: New Take the Reins video ‘Camo Jacket’ not what you think it is
With this week’s release of “Camo Jacket,” punk band Take the Reins (and special guests) puts a fun, fresh spin on the performance video concept
Fresh tracks: Hollyy, SOCIALS, JR Entsminger, The Joy Thieves, Jonfin, Align and more
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Concerts 3/13-3/19: Steve Aoki, Silversun Pickups postponed; Revivalists rescheduled
Toronza Cannon plays FitzGerald’s Friday, The Revivalists headlines the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, “Hamilton’s” Leslie Odom Jr. brings his “Stronger Magic Tour” to House of Blues, and much more.
Ravinia celebrates women’s voices, pop and rock favorites with 2020 season
A lot of major concerts have been sidelined for the next month or so amid COVID-19 fears, but take a look ahead at Ravinia’s summer lineup.
Sound check: The Run Around, LANCO, Bay City Rollers shows postponed
Release The Run Around! West suburban The Run Around is taking on one of the