Premiere: Irving Ave’s new indie-pop single ‘Clearly’ an exploration of society, beliefs
The first thing one might notice about Irving Ave’s music is a lightness. Not that
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Sound check: Superkick, Jeff Tweedy, Cuban jazz fest streaming
Superkick streaming With one foot stomping through post-punk rock and the other bopping away in
Sound check: Livestream Andrew Salgado, Jimmy Eat World, MLK Day special
Hometown country Suburban country boy Andrew Salgado may have moved down to Nashville, but in
From Lolla to late night: Beach Bunny hits your TV on Kimmel Wednesday
The band Beach Bunny — featuring members from Elgin and Chicago — plays ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in anticipation of Friday’s new EP, “Blame Game.”
Matthew Kopecky heads online for solo debut livestream
Throughout the pandemic, Matthew Kopecky has been fortunate to keep playing gigs fairly regularly since summer. Just
Discoveries of 2020: 8 Chicago, suburban musical acts that made 2020 feel a whole lot better
Last year, the local music landscape was obscured by the haze of the pandemic. But some bands cut through the fog with stellar releases, making them acts to keep an eye on.
Celebrate the new year safely with Post Malone, Steve Aoki, Lucinda Williams
Looking to drop-kick 2020 on its not-so-merry way? Artists and venues have cooked up some livestreams (and a drive-in event) so you can still ring in the shiny new year in style.
Sound check: Holiday songs from town; Kevin Pollack’s new EP; Guardrail streaming at Finter Fest
Chicago-area musicians have delivered a few nice holiday tunes to brighten up this season; Kevin Pollack’s new EP; Good Noise’s Finter Fest; and Buffalo Creek Brewing’s Alpine Fest.
Fresh tracks: Each Day, Grant Milliren, Ben Mulwana, Prospect Avenue, TWOHWKS and more
New music and videos straight from the Chicago area
Premiere: Brady Matteson explores the ambient with solo debut, NIVA benefit
Brady Matteson is looking to take some big strides in the world of ambient/electronic music.
Sound check: TLB heads up Humans Were Here holiday spectacular
Holidays with Humans Spend a relaxing Sunday break from the holiday bustle with musicians from
Video premiere: Todd Kessler’s new song a dose of hope in trying times
Deerfield’s Todd Kessler finds hope in connecting with others through the new single and video he created with fellow musician Kevin Andrew Prchal.
Fresh tracks: Chance the Rapper, The Mild West, The Bellow & the Whale, Madina Lake, Secret Colours, Splits and more
New music and videos from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
The Giving Moon hones new maturity with fresh full-length album ‘Bloom’
With the new release “Bloom,” West suburban alternative rock band The Giving Moon pushes the limits of its sound.
Primal Moon’s new EP ‘Prone To Wander’ tells a tale of straying, redemption
Primal Moon’s new hard rock EP explores the deviation from center in one’s life and finding the way back.
Sound check: The War on X-Mas goes big and goes home (your home, that is)
The Lawrence Arms and Riot Fest have adapted the annual three-night War on X-Mas to a single night of top-notch acts streaming straight to you; Joe Walsh’s VetsAid 2020; Umphrey’s McGee’s annual tradition; and Mike Maimone streams a holiday performance.
When the venue lights went out: Covering local music during a pandemic
When live performances make up a bulk of your entertainment coverage and then a pandemic strikes, you learn to pivot.
Sound check: Joe Pug, Jeff Tweedy and iHeart’s Jingle Ball go online
Joe Pug online Singer-songwriter Joe Pug hits the internet with his Sunday night livestream performance,
Fresh tracks: Mike Maimone, Early Sixes, Old Joy, Better Love, City Mouth, Charlie Otto, War is Over and more
New music and videos from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
Lawrence Arms, Jingle Ball 2020, Barenaked Ladies and more bring the musical jolly to your holidays
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as artists bring their musical acts streaming to you this year.