CHNNLL shows how dealing with adversity matters in debut album ‘The Test,’ Subterranean show Saturday
Chris Davidson navigates some complicated feelings through CHNNLL’s debut album “The Test”
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‘Let’s Ride’: Girl Named Nino lays out a clear path with fresh single, arts fest show
In her upcoming single “Let’s Ride,” Nino Arobelidze — who is playing the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts this weekend — looks beyond the struggle and parses out the process buried within her plans.
Premiere: Kerosene Stars is back on the scene with two new singles, Lakeview festival this weekend
Kerosene Stars powers up the weekend with two catchy new singles and a festival appearance.
Sound check: Emerge Winnetka rises on North Shore; Pitchfork weekend and more
Pitchfork fills Chicago with cutting-edge favorites, the new Emerge Winnetka brings music back to the North Shore, Take the Reins plays a benefit in Carpentersville, and a whole lot more.
Trash Fiasco captures the mental chaos of pandemic society with ‘Stay Miserable’ LP
Trash Fiasco’s recent debut release “Stay Miserable” showcases a band that’s heavy, chaotic, thoughtful and deeply clever.
Brad Redlich offers a noncommittal take on a breakup with new single ‘Ain’t It a Shame’
“I feel like I’m always learning something about life.” Bolingbrook’s Brad Redlich blends rock and country — his favorite genres — for his new single “Ain’t It a Shame.”
Winnetka duo Louis the Child claims a top slot at North Coast Music Festival
The musical pair plays the EDM fest Friday along with fellow North Shore musician Kaskade and a full slate of Chicago talent.
Sound check: Word to Naperville — Vanilla Ice is coming
Tickets are on sale now for the new Naperville Music Festival featuring Vanilla Ice, Village People, Smash Mouth, Kool & the Gang and more. Plus, Bitter Jester’s grand finale ends with a bang. And summer festival season keeps on rolling.
Gallery: Third Step on the Moon & The Throwbacks — 56 Music Fix 8/21/21
Third Step on the Moon and The Throwbacks hit the first notes on Day 2 of the 56 Music Fix in Mount Prospect.
Sun-Riser’s ‘We’ll Figure It Out’ is both a pep talk and a reflection on the scene’s ups and downs
“Where have all the musicians been? How have they been feeling during this time?” Kevin Conroy and Sun-Riser reflect on the last year in the band’s upbeat but serious new single.
Sound check: Everyday Fantastic at SubT; Underbelly Hours showcase; Phil Vassar at Joe’s Live
Phil Vassar packs a country wallop at Joe’s Live; The Venue celebrates the Roots Music Festival; Underbelly Hours put three new artists in the spotlight; plus 15 shows you should catch this week.
56 Music Fix celebrates live performances in Mount Prospect
The first set at a music festival can be a sparsely attended performance as patrons
Nehemiah Heckler a light to Elgin community with new single, ‘Blessings’
Elgin rapper Nehemiah Heckler offers gratitude and encouragement with his upbeat and uplifting new single.
Mount Prospect’s Lee DeWyze uncovers a more vulnerable side for ‘Ghost Stories,’ Evanston tour stop
“You can really take someone somewhere with music,” said Lee DeWyze, the former Mount Prospect singer-songwriter who rose to fame on season nine of “American Idol.” And DeWyze is hoping to do just that with his new “Ghost Stories” release and tour bringing him to Evanston’s SPACE on Friday.
Kanye announces next week’s ‘Donda’ Soldier Field show
Chicago rapper Kanye West is coming back to town next week, and he’s bringing his new album with him. Sort of.
Sound check: Waco Brothers bring a barnburner to The Venue
Punk cowboys The Waco Brothers play outdoors at The Venue; 56 Music Fix returns to Mount Prospect; and Vince Neil headlines next week’s VetFest 2021 in Oswego. Plus, 10 shows not to miss.
56 Music Fix fest takes over Mount Prospect businesses this weekend
Mount Prospect’s 56 Music Fix returns this weekend with a three-day celebration of local music and art.
Sparks of realization drive Nora Marks’ new ‘Epiphany I’ve Had Before’ single, video
The band stays true to its punk-inspired heritage with its new catchy single and video, juxtaposing inspiration with a sobering twist and a driving beat.
With a new Kings of Leon album, why is bassist Jared Followill excited to play the oldies on Chicago tour stop?
When Kings of Leon heads to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre next week, bassist Jared Followill said in addition to playing new songs from their recent release “When You See Yourself,” he’ll be reveling in the love for their breakout hits as well. “That’s when I feel the most confident on stage.”
Sound check: ‘Long Way Home’ supports children’s choir; Better Than Ezra, Brian Fallon livestreams
A studio recording of “Long Way Home,” a theatrical production by the Q Brothers Collective, becomes available for streaming, and Marina City kicks off one of Wrigley’s hottest concerts of the summer, featuring Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer.