Premiere: Stewart Arp goes pensive with his solo love song, ‘Evergreen’
Stewart Arp takes a more personal step forward with the beautiful solo single, “Evergreen.”
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Fresh tracks: OK Cool, Jeff Tweedy, Sixty Lumens, Hidden Hospitals, Billy Ghost, Lee DeWyze and more
Brand new music and video releases straight from the Chicago-area music scene.
Premiere: Crystal Lake’s Ian Sugrue looks to his past with Eastern Leaves debut
Sometimes moving forward means letting go of the past. But sometimes, embracing where one has
Sound check: Kevin Farris takes fans ‘Higher’ with new single release
Singer-songwriter Kevin Farris explores melancholy disconnection with a new single; celebrate the late Tom Petty’s birthday with a virtual music festival; School of Rock outdoor fundraiser show tonight at FitzGerald’s.
Blues harmonica virtuoso Corky Siegel helps Chamber Music on the Fox kick off seventh season
In a year when people have been in Zoom work meetings, Zoom happy hours and
Fresh tracks: The Flat Five, Amelia Harlovic, Hollyy, Face Time Police, Burr Oak, Jacks and Atoms and more
Brand new music and video releases straight from the Chicago-area music scene.
Sound check: Phillip-Michael Scales’ new single addresses the personal impact of racism
“There’s something that just feels off that you can’t put your finger on.” Dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales addresses a lifetime of subtle jabs that can cut more deeply than overt racism in his new single, “Tell Me How I Sound Again.”
Concerts: Fitz & the Tantrums play Lakeshore Drive-in; Umphrey’s McGee in Schaumburg
Drive-ins, livestreams and in-person shows you don’t want to miss.
After first success, Barrington bringing Libido Funk Circus for a drive-in concert
Barrington’s first drive-in concert was so successful that another one will take place later this month, with more hoped for next year, village officials said.
Premiere: Piece of Cake serves up a tasty new single, video and an outdoor release party
West suburban rock band Piece of Cake dropped a new single and video Tuesday in advance of Friday’s release show in Aurora.
Fresh tracks: Adam Eleven, Stellar West, The Wild, Validity, Alexander 23 and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago-area artists.
Premiere: The Early Sixes find new ways to ‘Navigate’ with sophomore album
This year’s pandemic has left many of us feeling locked down. But The Early Sixes dream of the journey with the new album, “Navigate.”
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v7
Explore this month’s Spotify playlist for our favorite recent releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
Concerts: Waco Brothers head to FitzGerald’s, Toronzo Cannon in Aurora
The Waco Brothers hit the patio stage at FitzGerald’s this weekend, and there are some not-to-miss livestreams with Soul Asylum, Local H, Linkin Park and more.
7th heaven, Kashmir headline ‘Rock the Lot’ this weekend
A two-day “Rock the Lot” concert series headlined by local favorites 7th heaven and Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir is coming to the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg’s parking lot this weekend.
Sound check: Set sail with The Mild West cruise shows on the Chicago River
The Mild West on the Chicago River; Hey Nonny’s second anniversary week; Indigenous Peoples Day livestream; and Something Wicked opens at Side Street Studio Arts.
Fresh tracks: Ballroom Boxer, The Early Sixes, Moore, Matt Derda, Stellar West, Stupid Girl and more
Brand new and recent releases straight out of the Chicago and suburban music scenes.
Andrew McMahon celebrates Jack’s Mannequin’s ‘Everything In Transit’ in Schaumburg
Relive the Jack’s Mannequin release, along with favorites from Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness, at three drive-in concerts.
Barrington offers first drive-in concert Friday with Pat McKillen
The village of Barrington will offer its first drive-in concert Friday night featuring the folk, pop and rock fusion of local favorite Pat McKillen.
Sound check: Each Day at WC Social Club, Born of Osiris drive-in show
Indie-folk rock band Each Day at WC Social Club; Born of Osiris on the Lakeshore Drive-In stage; and two vote-themed music livestreams.