Chicago podcaster Case Kenny harnesses music and mindfulness to make self-exploration fun
Love yourself? Case Kenny just might have some mindfulness tricks for you — set to uplifting dance music by Martin Garrix and other popular stars.
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Concerts in the park: The Student Body and the summer lineup for Northbrook, Glenview and Deerfield
The temps hovered around 100 early Tuesday night, but that didn’t keep the crowd from coming out to see The Student Body. Here’s where to find more summer park district concerts on the North Shore.
Northwest suburban Isaiah Grass advocating for mental health with recent single
Isaiah Grass’ recent single “I Need You” channels the importance of reaching out and conversely being there for others.
Chicago’s Da$Htone drops weighty new album for release show Friday
Darien Pasulka’s new Da$Htone release looks back on how our decisions and behaviors make us who we are.
Sound check: PravdaFest, Dry City Music Festival, Soundboard Sessions, The Chainsmokers headline Pride in the Park
The Chainsmokers and Alesso hit the spotlight for Chicago’s Pride in the Park festival this weekend; plus PravdaFest, Dry City Music Festival, Modern English at the Raue, Indigo Girls at Evanston’s Cahn, Craig Finn and much more.
Fresh tracks: Wolf Rd, Claude, Releaser, 8-bit crEEps, Al Rose, Ravyn Lenae, Annie’s Takeout, Navidson and more
New music and videos you need to check out from the Chicago and suburban music scene
Sound check: Releaser news, New Kids on the Block and a weekend of festivals
Hard-rocking Releaser drops a new single at Elmhurst Hall; New Kids on the Block’s nostalgia-packed show with Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue; plus more on Phillip-Michael Scales, Ribfest, Winnetka Music Festival, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, Q101’s PIQNIQ and a special Album Rebrews live podcast presentation.
North Shore native flutist Steve Kujala helps bring ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Lion King’ to life
North Shore native and freelance flute aficionado Steve Kujala returns to perform with the Chicago Philharmonic alongside screenings of “Black Panther” and “The Lion King” at the Chicago Theatre and Ravinia respectively.
Fresh tracks: Way To Go Radio, The Darling Suns, Family Vacation, Love In October, The Footlight District and more
Hot new music and video releases from Chicago and suburban artists
Sound check: Ivy Ford, Toronzo Cannon kick off Blues and Brews Friday; T1 Fest at Reggies
Blues and Brews fest, Liquid Soul, T1 Fest, The Throwbacks and the Chicago Philharmonic summer schedule; plus more from Side Street Studio Arts and Bitter Jester.
Camp Broadcast benefit show brings Nashville artists to Joe’s Live
Four Nashville artists — Abby Anderson, Canaan Smith, Darryl Worley and Ray Fulcher — are flying into town for a “songwriters in-the-round-style” event.
Reilly Downes balances a zest for life, introspective honesty on her country-influenced debut ‘Spent’
Reilly Downes came to Chicago for the musical theater, but she stayed for the music scene. Today she releases her debut album, a heartfelt rumination on love and finding your place.
Stewart Arp pages through memories on his new solo album ‘Marigold’
“Is it too late to say I’m sorry now?” Stewart Arp works through his past and muses about the future on his new solo album “Marigold.”
Fresh tracks: Neal Francis, Totally Cashed, Caitlin Edwards, Andrew Bird, Sir Mango, Horsegirl, Tommy Kessler, John Summit and more
Hot new releases by artists in and from the Chicago-area music scene
With a side of music: Suburban venues that satisfy both culinary and musical appetites
Looking for a place where you can grab a bite while listening to some live tunes? Here are some indoor and outdoor music offerings at suburban restaurants and bars.
Sound check: Marcy Playground, Cracker play Piazza’s Alt-Rock Rager
The Piazza in Aurora and the relaunched Q101 host the Alt-Rock Rager, featuring alternative favorites Cracker and Marcy Playground; Debbie Gibson and Randy Travis at the Des Plaines Theatre; plus Bitter Jester and Side Street Studio’s band battles and Lollapalooza aftershows.
Schaumburg’s Christian Moreno waxes nostalgic with new Geekd single
Former Schaumburg artist Christian Moreno balances his musical life with his Broadway musical life as he releases the new Geekd single “Astraethesia.”
Fresh tracks: Take the Reins, Emblems, Chance the Rapper, Local Motive, Aunt Kelly, 8-bit crEEps and much more
Brand new and recent music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban music scenes
Gallery: Careless Sanctions at The WC Social Club 5/17/22
Careless Sanctions played the WC Social Club Tuesday, May 17
‘Unknowing’ reflects a child’s curiosity in Kevin Andrew Prchal’s new album
Hoffman Estates musician Kevin Andrew Prchal had no idea exactly how much inspiration lay ahead of him when he stepped back to start writing “Unknowing,” his fourth full-length album out Friday, just before the pandemic hit.