Fresh tracks: Beach Bunny, The Bellow & the Whale, Pesto Western, Milk N Cooks and more
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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
Fresh tracks: Splits, Danny Mazz, Quantum, Four Stars, The Almas and more
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Discoveries of 2020: The Playlist
Take a spin through some of our favorite discoveries of the past year, all in one playlist.
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.
Discoveries of 2020: Zach Heckendorf – Max Williams
Editor’s note: In this crazy year devoid of local shows, discovering new favorites hasn’t been
Fresh tracks: Bryan Joseph Kuhn, In Time, AJ Rosales, Michael C. Hayes, Ryan Argast and more
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Discoveries of 2020: Wyatt Waddell – James VanOsdol
Radio and podcast host James VanOsdol gives us a glimpse at Wyatt Waddell: “He’s offering hope for a better future for us all.”
Discoveries of 2020: Dog Spelled Backwards & Diagonal – Neal Zeleznak
Dog Spelled Backwards and Diagonal hit the top of Chicago Sound Check photographer Neal Zeleznak’s list.
Discoveries of 2020: Primal Moon – Adela Skowronski
Podcaster and radio host Adela Skowronski treats us to her take on rock band Primal Moon.
Discoveries of 2020: World War Me – Jacques LaMore
Why podcast and radio host Jacques LaMore fell in love with World War Me.
Discoveries of 2020: Today’s Trade & Nora Marks – Andy King
Today’s Trade and Nora Marks won over podcast host and podcast network founder Andy King.
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.