Plain White T’s aim for more vulnerable sound with new album
The thing about being around for 21 years as a band is that evolution isn’t
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5 minutes with … Sunday Cruise
Side Street Studio Arts has spent the last five summers giving up-and-coming new acts exposure
Afterlife Music Festival in Lisle calls Elk Grove’s Matt Daniels home
When he was 14 and growing up in Elk Grove Village, Matt Daniels wrote a
New names, faces grace lineup of sixth Homegrown Arts & Music Festival
Aaron Williams’ Homegrown Arts & Music Festival turns six this year. And it’s still growing. “Homegrown was
5 minutes with … The King of Mars
The King of Mars puts a rich twist on traditional rock “For A Ride,” the sultry
5 minutes with … Observing With Annie
Observing With Annie’s recent release ‘Holiday’ sees an alternative band ready for the scene Sometimes
5 minutes with … Zombie Schoolboy
Past successes, talent lead Zombie Schoolboy to Chicago’s Metro Chance encounters and random reconfigurations are
5 minutes with … Forest Home
Westmont-based Forest Home channels DIY spirit with new album ‘Wastement’ Suburban music fans may know
5 minutes with … Bury Me In Lights
According to Robert Biskoski, Wheaton native and lead vocalist for DuPage rock band Bury Me In
New location brings new vibe for sixth annual Dunn Dunn Fest
Music promoter, bar owner and guitar-player Donnie Biggins is bringing Dunn Dunn Fest, his three-day
5 minutes with … Take the Reins
Take the Reins was my extra fry. You know when you reach into the fast-food bag
Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz on playing Wrigley: ‘It’ll be insane’
For a kid from the suburbs raised on Cubs games, playing a show at Wrigley
Rocker Darren Vorel taps his other creative side for visual art show
If you’ve spent any time with the DuPage music scene, chances are you’ve met Darren Vorel.
Plainfield’s Marina City moving on to Next2Rock national competition
A major goal of many local bands is to make it to the next level.
Over the Sun shines a light on brotherhood, helping community
Joe Brunker was juggling his marketing day job and gigs as the band Over the Sun‘s
Tomorrow’s Alliance show rocks for USO
Reaching out to help others is Arthur Liceaga’s mission. Liceaga, a Westmont resident, started his
Villa Park’s The Fold hits the big screen with ‘LEGO Ninjago’ song
Not many can tie their adult pursuits to a beloved childhood toy. Much less on
Riot Fest 2017 brings Sleep On It home to play
Riot Fest, probably your last stab at live music under the summer sun, rolls into
Vulnerability colors Fletcher Rockwell’s newest album, FitzGerald’s show
After nearly a decade kicking around Chicago and the suburbs, Midwestern-flavored Fletcher Rockwell has earned
Naperville native to open School of Rock in Schaumburg
By Eric Petersonepeterson@dailyherald.com Naperville native Jason Fein will bring both his performing know-how as lead