Premiere: Baertrum moves beyond a redo with new single, ‘Reset’
In Baertrum’s new single “Reset,” Eric McCloskey explores life outside of the negative cycles we build for ourselves.
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Premiere: Run! Halloween’s coming with Space Mafia’s new ‘Horror Movie’
Run, baby, run! Space Mafia’s new single channels a “Horror Movie,” but you can dance to it.
Kevin Pollack takes fans on a ‘Holiday’ with new video
The weather’s cooling off, but Kevin Pollack has a lakefront party invitation just for you.
Halloween weekend concerts from your car or couch
Halloween is going to look a little different this year because of restrictions on bars and music venues in the Chicago suburbs. But here are a few shows you can catch to bring some entertainment to your witchy weekend.
CSO soloist chosen to help meld children’s book with soothing music
Cellist Karen Basrak joined the team making “My Magic Breath,” a project fusing classical music and animation to teach kids about mindful breathing, widely available for children during the pandemic.
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.”
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
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
Premiere: Guardrail’s new EP ‘Yikes’ sums up the state of things
Chicago-area punk band Guardrail takes on adulthood in the new EP, “Yikes.”
Premiere: Capital Soiree plays it ‘cool’ with new ‘Pop Band’ single, video
How much would you change about yourself in the name of image?
Premiere: Fluorescents grows into a new era with ‘Dead End Conversations’ EP, new video
Fluorescents pushes its pop-punk game up another level with its new EP release.
Premiere: Young Detectives show you can make it with ‘In Your Roots’
We all have challenges and doubters. But Young Detectives reminds us we can overcome with the new single, “In Your Roots.”
Homegrown Infinity TV, Lisle fest devise a safe way to showcase local music during the pandemic
Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams has found a way to work within health guidelines to bring the annual fest to life again — both in person and streaming around the world.