Young Detectives’ new singles showcase a growing versatility in the alt-rockers’ toolbox
With two new tunes, indie alt-rockers Young Detectives explore where they’ve been as reference points marking the path to their futures.
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Discoveries from 2021: Some of our favorite releases from the year
2021 was packed with new music. Here are some of our favorite upcoming and veteran artists we had a chance to explore this year.
Hey Nonny hitting pause on bistro after New Year’s, postponing shows through Jan. 27
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s also a time to be
Saturday’s Lincoln Hall show, new release are an escapist haven for I Fight Dragons, fans
Chicago chiptune rock band I Fight Dragons issues an epic fantasty quest to fans: Come see them play a release show at Lincoln Hall this weekend.
Indie rockers Midcentury Llama carve out a niche on Chicago’s music scene
Growing up on the North Shore, the members of the Chicago indie band, Midcentury Llama, spread out to other cities until all four of them returned to Chicago’s North Side in 2019.
Schaumburg native’s ‘Luminare’ puts holiday music in a high-energy rock show
Schaumburg native John Blasucci comes back to town this weekend with his new creation — “Luminare” — an arena-style holiday concert he’s putting on stage at the Des Plaines Theatre.
Interview: Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward bring indie-folk festivity to She & Him ‘Christmas Party’
“When you’re singing about Santa Claus, it’s hard to be sad,” says actress Zooey Deschanel, as she and Matt Ward bring holiday favorites to the Chicago Theatre Tuesday.
Northbrook’s Ben Tatar performing drive-up concert to close out Hanukkah celebrations
The name of his band, Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots, reveals his focus — songs about food, meant for children of all ages.
Dan Asio strives for growth through his ‘Still Jaded’ EP
On the Underbelly Hours podcast with Adela Skowronski, Dan Dick is in the habit of
Celebrate the holidays with TomCat Trumpet’s new Christmas EP
Growing up in the touring lifestyle as the son of a Broadway musician, Glenbrook South
Sarah Brightman, The Lawrence Arms, Chris Isaak and a holiday season full of musical cheer
The season is shining a little brighter this year as the warm glow of stage lights illuminate the musical artists celebrating the holidays at Chicago and suburban venues again after last year’s shutdowns.
Interview: Refreshingly honest ‘Mind Games’ brings Northbrook pop singer JORDY back home on tour
Glenbrook North grad JORDY leaves nothing unsaid on his gleefully moving debut album, “Mind Games.”
Interview: Goodness gracious! Dennis Quaid sharing songs, stories at solo acoustic performance Wednesday
Actor and musician Dennis Quaid will take the City Winery stage Wednesday, Nov. 10, for a set of acoustic songs and stories from his lifetime of musical, movie and TV careers.
Interview: Overclocked taps its heavy side with the recent ‘Architect 2’ EP
Who doesn’t love a good sequel? Last week, Chicago rock band Overclocked wrapped up the project it started last fall with the “I Wanna Be an Architect 2” EP.
Interview: ‘Runaway’ reflects loss, disenchantment in new animated Broken Robots video, single
“Runaway,” Broken Robots’ newest single and video release, mirrors overlapping facets of a story with electro-grunge flourishes, disenchanted charm and just a hint of aggression.
The next big thing? Durty Nellie’s in Palatine launches ‘Future Stars’ series
Suburban teen bands are excited to perform at the first “Future Stars” event hosted Sunday at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine. The monthly concert series is open to musicians up to age 18.
Interview: Libertyville’s Ike Reilly explores human nature, flaws and hope in his new album
Ike Reilly is a champion of the little guy. He’s not afraid to address touchier subjects. And he excels at telling a good story. Reilly revels in all three in his new album, “Because the Angels.”
Premiere: The Footlight District’s new single ‘War Paint’ is a battle cry for change
The in-your-face delivery with its heavy-duty riffs and driving, rhythmic battle drums belies a softer message that makes up the core of The Footlight District’s philosophy: Be kind.
Premiere: Violet Crime turns the tables on ‘Bad Habits’ with new video
Violet Crime’s new soul-pop single and video explore our patterns and proclivities and how we can be better.
Past inspirations, present relationships inform the music of Kali Masi
Sam Porter and John Garrison discuss the band’s latest album and growing up as young musicians out in the suburbs.