Premiere: Radar gets crafty for new ‘Overcast’ video
Their plans for a big album release were scrapped, but Woodridge rock band Radar are forging ahead with single release and a new video.
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Virtual Lollapalooza starts today with mix of local, national acts and past favorites
Look, I know. Today we should be slathering on sunscreen, debating our schedule picks and
Milk, bread and music: Capital Soiree plays Mount Prospect grocery store show
Public health concerns have limited performance spaces in the area recently, but pop-rock band Capital Soiree found an alternative venue for a recent show.
The crowd might be missing, but new Wrigley Field organist is in full swing
You might have heard John Benedeck playing one of his favorite hymns at Christian Fellowship Church in Crystal Lake, but now he’s playing his heart out in front of a smaller crowd — a nearly empty Wrigley Field.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra cancels fall season
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has canceled previously announced concerts through December due to health and safety concerns tied to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Premiere: Life experience comes into focus on new The Mild West single ‘Glow’
The Mild West focuses on growth and personal perspectives with new single, “Glow.”
How Glenview musician, actor Kevin Pollack kept being creative during quarantine
When Chicago stages went dark, Glenview’s Kevin Pollack built new performance opportunities so he could keep on entertaining.
Premiere: Matt Donnelly explores tethers to his past on new ‘Then & Now’ solo EP
Busy Bodies’ drummer Matt Donnelly brings forth something heavier with his new solo EP, “Then & Now.”
Spring Awakening goes online this weekend
Spring Awakening usually kicks off summer festival season around Chicago, but it’s going virtual this year with a streaming fest this weekend.
Vote this week in Bitter Jester song competition finals
You have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to vote for the Fan Favorite winner in the Bitter Jester finals.
Zombies, beware: Naperville’s Birthdayy Partyy invades giant Minecraft music festival
Naperville bass-house duo Birthdayy Partyy joins next week’s Rave Family Block Fest, a four-day virtual music festival in the popular video game Minecraft.
Jonfin plumbs new depths with ‘Rocket Science’ EP
Fans of the Jonfin sound — old-school garage rock with a bouncy, modern alternative flair — are in for a treat as the trio showcases their range as artists.
Drive up and dance: Carpool Concert Series comes to Boomers Stadium
Duff Entertainment presents a weekend of Carpool Concerts drive-up performances in the parking lot at Schaumburg’s Boomers Stadium.
Take the Reins closes out Sound Check livestream series with a punk porch party
Some of us have taken the coronavirus quarantine as a time to do some metaphorical
Premiere: Busy Bodies’ new ‘Dog’ EP plays with indie-rock genre
Indie rock is the name of the game for Chicago’s young Busy Bodies. But with
Riot Fest postponed until 2021; My Chemical Romance still on board
The good news is My Chemical Romance still plans to headline Riot Fest. But the bad news is it’ll be in 2021.
Alex Bracy’s new single ‘Rain’ a dynamic ride into his solo project
Guitar lessons didn’t exactly click with Alex Bracy when he was first starting out, but his new single shows exactly why it’s good he stuck with it.
Til Morning’s Parker brothers join our livestream series Thursday
Brothers Devin and Patrick Parker join our livestreaming concert/interview event Thursday night
See ya next year, Lollapalooza: Chicago cancels many summer events, reimagines others
Lollapalooza, Taste and the Air and Water Show are among Chicago’s biggest summer events canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Premiere: Jake Stopar explores new ground with ‘Honey’ single
Jake Stopar is a master of new and varied experiences, which shows with today’s release of his new solo single