‘We need to fail’: Alex Santilli reminds us what’s on the other side of a fall with new single ‘Try Again’
Artists have a way of latching onto pivotal moments, alchemizing them into inspiration and motivation.
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Fresh tracks: OK Cool, Nia Kay, Ignescent, Magic City Hippies, Electric Sheep and more
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Young Detectives’ new singles showcase a growing versatility in the alt-rockers’ toolbox
With two new tunes released over the weekend, indie alt-rockers Young Detectives explore where they’ve been as reference points marking the path to their futures.
Fresh tracks: DuPage, Night Spice, Caroline Lucius, Divisor, Grace Coletta, Violet Crime and more
Fresh new music and videos from the Chicago and suburban scenes
Discoveries of 2021: The Playlist
Take a spin through some of our favorite discoveries of the past year, all in one playlist.
Discoveries from 2021: Some of our favorite releases and the new (to us) artists behind them
2021 was packed with new music. Here are some of our favorite upcoming and veteran artists we had a chance to explore this year.
Fresh tracks: Summer Curse, Ryan Argast, Colleen Wild, Kate Fagan, Blue Car, Park & Main and more
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Fresh tracks: TLB, Fluorescents, Pino Farina, Colleen Wild, Sir Mango, Capital Soiree, The O’My’s, Birthdayy Partyy and more
New music and videos from the Chicago and suburban music scenes … including some fresh holiday tunes!
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.
Fresh tracks: The Mild West, Isaiah Grass, Brontë Fall, Hollyy, Nehemiah, Walcot and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago and suburban artists
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
Sound check: RubyGld Smoke plays Underbelly spotlight; Black Friday’s Local Nation showcase
Underground spotlight series Underbelly Hours podcast hosts Adela Skowronski and Dan Dick take to the
Fresh tracks: Beach Bunny, La Armada, Naked Raygun, Nude Bodies, Neal Francis, Dan Wade, Camp Edwards and more
New music and videos recently released on the Chicago and suburban music scenes
Fresh tracks: Buck773, Til Morning, Eddie Fay, Jude Shuma, Ngozzi, Static Palms, Olivia Ports and more
Recent music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban music scenes
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.”
Fresh tracks: Stewart Arp, Iris Marlowe, Hot Alice, Neal Francis, Polarizer, Sean McCole and more
New music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes
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.
Fresh tracks: Demi Clara, Superkick, Alleys and Gangways, DangerWayne, MICH, Revolt Coda and more
Recently released videos and music from the Chicago and suburban scenes
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.