Fresh tracks: RubyGld Smoke, Isaiah Grass, Alayne May, Kaskade, DangerWayne, TLB, Life of Death and more
Great new music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
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Premiere: Baertrum moves beyond a redo with new single, ‘Reset’
In Baertrum’s new single “Reset,” Eric McCloskey explores life outside of the negative cycles we build for ourselves.
Premiere: Run! Halloween’s coming with Space Mafia’s new ‘Horror Movie’
Run, baby, run! Space Mafia’s new single channels a “Horror Movie,” but you can dance to it.
Kevin Pollack takes fans on a ‘Holiday’ with new video
The weather’s cooling off, but Kevin Pollack has a lakefront party invitation just for you.
Halloween weekend concerts from your car or couch
Halloween is going to look a little different this year because of restrictions on bars and music venues in the Chicago suburbs. But here are a few shows you can catch to bring some entertainment to your witchy weekend.
Premiere: Stewart Arp goes pensive with his solo love song, ‘Evergreen’
Stewart Arp takes a more personal step forward with the beautiful solo single, “Evergreen.”
Fresh tracks: OK Cool, Jeff Tweedy, Sixty Lumens, Hidden Hospitals, Billy Ghost, Lee DeWyze and more
Brand new music and video releases straight from the Chicago-area music scene.
Premiere: Crystal Lake’s Ian Sugrue looks to his past with Eastern Leaves debut
Sometimes moving forward means letting go of the past. But sometimes, embracing where one has
Sound check: Kevin Farris takes fans ‘Higher’ with new single release
Singer-songwriter Kevin Farris explores melancholy disconnection with a new single; celebrate the late Tom Petty’s birthday with a virtual music festival; School of Rock outdoor fundraiser show tonight at FitzGerald’s.
Fresh tracks: The Flat Five, Amelia Harlovic, Hollyy, Face Time Police, Burr Oak, Jacks and Atoms and more
Brand new music and video releases straight from the Chicago-area music scene.
Sound check: Phillip-Michael Scales’ new single addresses the personal impact of racism
“There’s something that just feels off that you can’t put your finger on.” Dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales addresses a lifetime of subtle jabs that can cut more deeply than overt racism in his new single, “Tell Me How I Sound Again.”
Premiere: Piece of Cake serves up a tasty new single, video and an outdoor release party
West suburban rock band Piece of Cake dropped a new single and video Tuesday in advance of Friday’s release show in Aurora.
Fresh tracks: Adam Eleven, Stellar West, The Wild, Validity, Alexander 23 and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago-area artists.
Premiere: The Early Sixes find new ways to ‘Navigate’ with sophomore album
This year’s pandemic has left many of us feeling locked down. But The Early Sixes dream of the journey with the new album, “Navigate.”
Sound check: Set sail with The Mild West cruise shows on the Chicago River
The Mild West on the Chicago River; Hey Nonny’s second anniversary week; Indigenous Peoples Day livestream; and Something Wicked opens at Side Street Studio Arts.
Fresh tracks: Ballroom Boxer, The Early Sixes, Moore, Matt Derda, Stellar West, Stupid Girl and more
Brand new and recent releases straight out of the Chicago and suburban music scenes.
Andrew McMahon celebrates Jack’s Mannequin’s ‘Everything In Transit’ in Schaumburg
Relive the Jack’s Mannequin release, along with favorites from Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness, at three drive-in concerts.
Sound check: Each Day at WC Social Club, Born of Osiris drive-in show
Indie-folk rock band Each Day at WC Social Club; Born of Osiris on the Lakeshore Drive-In stage; and two vote-themed music livestreams.
Fresh tracks: Superkick, Mackenzie O’Brien, Bentley Dean, Austin Fillmore, Milk N Cooks, Wilmette, Hollyy and more
Brand new and recent releases straight out of the Chicago and suburban music scenes.
Premiere: Guardrail’s new EP ‘Yikes’ sums up the state of things
Chicago-area punk band Guardrail takes on adulthood in the new EP, “Yikes.”