Premiere: Jonfin’s Jon Wilson rides out quarantine with fun new Save the Rhinos EP
During the last two months, Jon Wilson has worn out a cushion on his couch working on his new solo project, Save the Rhinos
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Premiere: August Hotel is going places with new ‘Stations’ EP
August Hotel’s new four-song “Stations” EP is a real step forward for the band
Phillip-Michael Scales brings acoustic blues to livestream series Friday
The lack of live musical performances has taken its toll on artists, but dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales is making the best of these weird times.
Premiere: Joyful. single ‘Big Funeral’ a poignant exploration of moving on
Joyful. addresses changed relationships and final moments in its second single release
Popular festival bands, and their fans, on the outs with no dates to play
How are festival staples like American English, Semple and Boy Band Review handling COVID-19 restrictions and summer fest cancellations?
Radiothon to benefit key independent Chicago music venues
Chicago’s independent music venues are at risk of closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So
Like Language brings upbeat vibes to Chicago Sound Check Presents concert tonight
Matt and Kristen Murray bring the alternative pop of Elmhurst’s Like Language to tonight’s concert/interview on Instagram Live
Windy City Smokeout postponed to summer 2021, but hold on to your tickets
Country music fans will have to put their barbecue cravings on hold for a bit.
Premiere: Tiny Kingdoms leaves bad habits behind with new single, ‘Daydream’
Grab ahold of some summer vibes with Tiny Kingdoms’ new single “Daydream”
Plain White T’s take over Chicago Sound Check for livestream concert Friday
Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson join us for an interview and to play some Plain White T’s tunes TONIGHT on Instagram
Premiere: When the Sun Sets reaches out with new ‘Transparent’ EP
Zack Baumgartner and When the Sun Sets are clear about their own struggles in order to help others through the band’s new EP.
Premiere: Drummer Dean Sinclair steps to the mic with Deanie Boy debut
Sure, creative expression and having new experiences are important, but Dean Sinclair also wanted to have a little fun with his new Deanie Boy project.
Kevin Farris from ‘The Voice’ to perform Sound Check livestream concert
Arlington Heights/Mount Prospect artist Kevin Farris joins us TONIGHT to play songs and chat about his music and his time on “The Voice”
Ravinia cancels 2020 season due to pandemic
For the first time since the Great Depression, the Ravinia music festival will not go forward this year
Premiere: ‘Sleep On It’ a beautiful catharsis for Sammy Cannillo
Dream-pop artist Sammy Cannillo muses on the void left where someone once was in her new single, “Sleep On It.”
Sound Check presents Ryan Argast livestreaming from home
Marina City’s Ryan Argast joins us for chats and an acoustic performance in the first of our livestreaming concert series
Premiere: Take a break with Ember Oceans’ new single, ‘Cheap Flights (Hawaii)’
Let Palatine’s Ember Oceans take you on an indie-pop getaway with the new single “Cheap Flights (Hawaii)”
OK Go packs fun — and playful learning — into innovative, educational videos
Elmhurst native Dan Konopka said he and the band OK Go “let the geek flag fly” and started channeling their inner scientists, using their videos as educational tools.
Premiere: Superkick, Dumb House and Camp Edwards show why together is better on split EP
Superkick, Dumb House and Camp Edwards channel the DIY spirit, but together, with new split EP “Super Dumb Camp”
Premiere: Acoustic release puts a haunting spin on ZORILA’s ‘Sidney’
On a sleepy, snowy mid-April day, ZORILA offers a haunting, introspective take on four favorites with “Sidney (Acoustic).”