Elmhurst’s Like Language fuses different musical worlds for new album
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8 Chicago, suburban acts that caught us by surprise in 2018
Despite lots of show-hopping and online musician stalking, I’ll be the first to admit I’m
New State and Madison release a light in the darkness for songwriter Nickolas Blazina
“I killed it once before. it’s a strange thing trying to ignore that silent sound
Chicago rock band Ballroom Boxer stands out with new EP (while fitting in anywhere)
Mike and Dave Altier take being a band of brothers to a literal extreme. The
AM Taxi’s Adam Krier talks about Saturday’s Urge show, his role on suburban music scene
Take a spin through the suburban music scene, and you’re likely to find fingerprints left
5 minutes with … Julianne Q & the Howl
Julianne Q & the Howl exploring new sonic territory with upcoming EP, release show I
Friday Pilots Club ready to embark for national contest finals
For Chicago indie rock band Friday Pilots Club, one big secret to success is not getting
Lisle’s Punk the Burbs 2 brings together a bigger, bolder lineup of area musicians
Riding in on the tail of last weekend’s Riot Fest, Punk the Burbs 2 is
Blood People, Beach Bunny ready to rep Chicago on Riot Fest stage
“We want to melt as much face as we can in the amount of time
Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent winner Seasalt to play Septemberfest
By Scott C. Morgansmorgan@dailyherald.com Seasalt swept Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent this summer. The band, made
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
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