Alt-rock ZORILA plays our first full-band livestream Friday
The guys in ZORILA have been focusing on reconnecting during quarantine. See them tonight on Instagram Live.
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Premiere: Jonfin’s Jon Wilson rides out quarantine with fun new Save the Rhinos EP
During the last two months, Jon Wilson has worn out a cushion on his couch working on his new solo project, Save the Rhinos
Premiere: August Hotel is going places with new ‘Stations’ EP
August Hotel’s new four-song “Stations” EP is a real step forward for the band
Fresh tracks: Allison., Blond Tides, St. Marlboro, Like Language, Ember Oceans, Ethan Bell Band and more
Settle in and enjoy some new music fresh from the Chicago-area scene
Sound check: Toronzo Cannon tries again after rained-out truck show; Side Street’s battle begins
Shows on the road The weather had Toronzo Cannon singing the blues last weekend when
Phillip-Michael Scales brings acoustic blues to livestream series Friday
The lack of live musical performances has taken its toll on artists, but dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales is making the best of these weird times.
Video: Sound Check Presents … Like Language
If you missed our livestream concert with Kristen and Matt of Like Language, catch the video here
Premiere: Joyful. single ‘Big Funeral’ a poignant exploration of moving on
Joyful. addresses changed relationships and final moments in its second single release
Fresh tracks: OK Cool, Rynö, Lights Over Bridgeport, Secret Bad Boy and more
Settle in and enjoy some new music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene
Sound check: The music scene has its share of helpers
Live performances are still a ways off, but musicians are pitching in to help take the pressure off
Like Language brings upbeat vibes to Chicago Sound Check Presents concert tonight
Matt and Kristen Murray bring the alternative pop of Elmhurst’s Like Language to tonight’s concert/interview on Instagram Live
Windy City Smokeout postponed to summer 2021, but hold on to your tickets
Country music fans will have to put their barbecue cravings on hold for a bit.
Premiere: Tiny Kingdoms leaves bad habits behind with new single, ‘Daydream’
Grab ahold of some summer vibes with Tiny Kingdoms’ new single “Daydream”
Fresh tracks: Kowloon Bay, OK Go, Mock Nine, Brother Derek and more
Settle in and enjoy some new music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene
Plain White T’s take over Chicago Sound Check for livestream concert Friday
Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson join us for an interview and to play some Plain White T’s tunes TONIGHT on Instagram
Sound check: Common joins charity telethon; Side Street’s Battle goes online
Common and Chicago join a lineup of hometown celebrities for this weekend’s charity telethon; Side Street Studio Arts opens submissions for a virtual Battle of the Bands; and more
Fresh tracks: Sleep On It, Sunday Cruise, Flowtone, John Love, 5th Wall, Flowers for Dorian, Mathien and more
Stay in and enjoy some new music and videos from Chicago-area artists
Premiere: When the Sun Sets reaches out with new ‘Transparent’ EP
Zack Baumgartner and When the Sun Sets are clear about their own struggles in order to help others through the band’s new EP.
Premiere: Drummer Dean Sinclair steps to the mic with Deanie Boy debut
Sure, creative expression and having new experiences are important, but Dean Sinclair also wanted to have a little fun with his new Deanie Boy project.
Pitchfork cancels three-day music festival
Wednesday morning, organizers for the Pitchfork Music Festival pulled the plug on this year’s edition