Premiere: The Footlight District calls for action with new video
Revisiting a song they released last fall, The Footlight District doubles down on its powerful message.
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OK Cool’s new singles, video are a fitting reflection of time gone askew
Two recent releases showcase the duo dabbling in its grungy, gritty, dreamy pop influences.
Jacks and Atoms reflects on its path with the new single ‘In My Head’
Northwest suburban indie alt-rock band Jacks and Atoms comes to terms with when “your reality is nowhere near where you expected yourself to be” in the new single “In My Head.”
‘We need to fail’: Alex Santilli reminds us what’s on the other side of a fall with new single ‘Try Again’
Late Nite Laundry drummer Alex Santilli traversed highs and lows during his formative years in Arlington Heights. His new solo single, “Try Again,” promotes the idea that “You don’t become a whole person unless you fail, right? You need darkness to appreciate the light.”
Young Detectives’ new singles showcase a growing versatility in the alt-rockers’ toolbox
With two new tunes, indie alt-rockers Young Detectives explore where they’ve been as reference points marking the path to their futures.
Discoveries from 2021: Some of our favorite releases from the year
2021 was packed with new music. Here are some of our favorite upcoming and veteran artists we had a chance to explore this year.
Hey Nonny hitting pause on bistro after New Year’s, postponing shows through Jan. 27
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s also a time to be
Saturday’s Lincoln Hall show, new release are an escapist haven for I Fight Dragons, fans
Chicago chiptune rock band I Fight Dragons issues an epic fantasty quest to fans: Come see them play a release show at Lincoln Hall this weekend.
Indie rockers Midcentury Llama carve out a niche on Chicago’s music scene
Growing up on the North Shore, the members of the Chicago indie band, Midcentury Llama, spread out to other cities until all four of them returned to Chicago’s North Side in 2019.
Schaumburg native’s ‘Luminare’ puts holiday music in a high-energy rock show
Schaumburg native John Blasucci comes back to town this weekend with his new creation — “Luminare” — an arena-style holiday concert he’s putting on stage at the Des Plaines Theatre.
Interview: Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward bring indie-folk festivity to She & Him ‘Christmas Party’
“When you’re singing about Santa Claus, it’s hard to be sad,” says actress Zooey Deschanel, as she and Matt Ward bring holiday favorites to the Chicago Theatre Tuesday.
Northbrook’s Ben Tatar performing drive-up concert to close out Hanukkah celebrations
The name of his band, Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots, reveals his focus — songs about food, meant for children of all ages.
Dan Asio strives for growth through his ‘Still Jaded’ EP
On the Underbelly Hours podcast with Adela Skowronski, Dan Dick is in the habit of
Celebrate the holidays with TomCat Trumpet’s new Christmas EP
Growing up in the touring lifestyle as the son of a Broadway musician, Glenbrook South
Sarah Brightman, The Lawrence Arms, Chris Isaak and a holiday season full of musical cheer
The season is shining a little brighter this year as the warm glow of stage lights illuminate the musical artists celebrating the holidays at Chicago and suburban venues again after last year’s shutdowns.
Interview: Refreshingly honest ‘Mind Games’ brings Northbrook pop singer JORDY back home on tour
Glenbrook North grad JORDY leaves nothing unsaid on his gleefully moving debut album, “Mind Games.”
Interview: Goodness gracious! Dennis Quaid sharing songs, stories at solo acoustic performance Wednesday
Actor and musician Dennis Quaid will take the City Winery stage Wednesday, Nov. 10, for a set of acoustic songs and stories from his lifetime of musical, movie and TV careers.
Interview: Overclocked taps its heavy side with the recent ‘Architect 2’ EP
Who doesn’t love a good sequel? Last week, Chicago rock band Overclocked wrapped up the project it started last fall with the “I Wanna Be an Architect 2” EP.
Interview: ‘Runaway’ reflects loss, disenchantment in new animated Broken Robots video, single
“Runaway,” Broken Robots’ newest single and video release, mirrors overlapping facets of a story with electro-grunge flourishes, disenchanted charm and just a hint of aggression.
The next big thing? Durty Nellie’s in Palatine launches ‘Future Stars’ series
Suburban teen bands are excited to perform at the first “Future Stars” event hosted Sunday at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine. The monthly concert series is open to musicians up to age 18.