Premiere: Wild Gravity injects a little optimism into our recovery with debut single, video ‘Comatose’
Ken Ugel and Phil O’Reilly try an uplifting tactic with the debut single from the new project Wild Gravity.
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‘It’s the love bomb’: Chicago’s Lollapalooza returns to mark 30th anniversary
Following a layoff in 2020 amidst the pandemic, Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park Thursday, July 29. “It’s the medicine that we need,” says creator Perry Farrell.
Gallery: Phillip-Michael Scales, Nikki Morgan — Hey Nonny 7/14/21
“Capturing people online is cool,” said Phillip-Michael Scales, “but capturing those fans who are going to see live music — catching up with those people is huge.”
Bitter Jester Music Festival tunes up for its 15th anniversary season this weekend
After shifting to a virtual songwriting contest last year, the Bitter Jester Music Festival is back full force and in person this summer.
Sound check: Tina Jenkins Crawley at Gospelfest; Puddle of Mudd, Shallow Side bring rock to Lombard
Post-grunge/nu metal rockers Puddle of Mudd head the lineup at Afterlife Music Hall; the Bitter Jester summer concert/contest series returns; Underbelly Hours host a local showcase; and Tina Jenkins Crawley inspires at Gospelfest.
Fresh tracks: Overclocked, Burr Oak, Each Day, Chnnll, Tatiana Hazel, Jason Benefield, Todd Kessler, Divisor
Recent music and video releases from Chicago and the suburbs
Premiere: OK Cool has a meltdown (in a charming way) with new video ‘Divers’
Some days can be a dream. Others can feel like a disaster. OK Cool’s delightful and relatable new video for the recent single “Divers” captures that feeling.
Summer 1999 is back as Lit headlines ’90s Fest in Lombard
Lit introduced one of the catchiest earworms of the last few decades in the summer of 1999. This weekend, the band brings “My Own Worst Enemy” and more to headline the Ultimate ’90s Fest in Lombard.
Sound check: Backyard Tire Fire returns to Aurora; Foghat at the Arcada; Geekd, The Shades and JORDY’s tour
Americana rock band Backyard Tire Fire plays The Venue’s outdoor stage, Mundy Park; Christian Moreno headlines the first night of the Separate Waves II art/music showcase; and Foghat takes the Arcada Stage.
Fresh tracks: Dream Alazia, Dog Spelled Backwards, Andrew Belle, Courtney Stone, Indoorsmen, The Shades and more
Recent video and music releases from the Chicago and suburban music scenes
How you can help make short film ‘Valentine’
If you’ve watched the trailer for the short film “Valentine,” you might recognize some familiar faces from the local music scene in it.
Dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales returns to Hey Nonny
Phillip-Michael Scales moved from Chicago to Nashville two years ago, but as live shows are returning, he’s jumping at the chance to head back to Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights for a show next week.
Sound check: Metal scene streaming Dio’s birthday, benefit show
Heavy metal rockers celebrate the birthday of the late Ronnie James Dio; country and folk artists play Chill Nation in Buffalo Grove; Everclear heads up Summerland Tour; Tony Ocean plays the suburbs; and catch new music from Everyday Fantastic.
Renovated Arcada Theatre set to reopen this weekend with two concerts
After being closed for 16 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic Arcada Theatre reopens this weekend in downtown St. Charles.
Lombard Cruise Nights return Saturday with 9 concerts in 9 weeks
Lombard Cruise Nights are back in after a haitus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nine Saturday night concerts with displays of classic cars run weekly from July 10 to Sept. 4.
Fresh tracks: Face Time Police, Cleveland Avenue, Fools’ Brew, Goof, Louis the Child and more
Chvrlie Mike Cleveland Avenue Fools’ Brew Scores Burly Gates Face Time Police Goof Jessica Ever
Elk Grove’s Acoustic Truth album climbs to No. 1 on Christian, overall charts
“We just let the songs form themselves, and God kind of provided the message we wanted to get out.”
Sound check: Hey Nonny’s showcase with Todd Kessler
Deerfield musician Todd Kessler presents his final showcase (for now) at Hey Nonny; Long Play Music Festival brings hits to Loves Park; Buffalo Grove Brewing hosts a patriotic concert in Long Grove.
Fresh tracks: Real Friends, Tiny Kingdoms, Young Detectives, Jordy, I Ya Toyah, Brandon James and more
New songs and videos from the Chicago and suburban music scenes
Christian Moreno banishes some personal doubts with Geekd’s second EP ‘Jeux’
Christian Moreno’s pandemic year turned into a time of artistic expression and discovery.