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Chicago rapper Taylor Bennett on his free show Friday, lessons he learned from big brother Chance
While rapper Taylor Bennett was crossing the country on his recent “Be Yourself, Be A Champion” tour,
Chicago rock band RELEASE(R) reflects on ‘Vicious Cycles’ single ahead of Friday show with Filter
With strains of industrial leading off its latest single “Vicious Cycles,” Chicago band RELEASE(R) walks a razor’s edge between hard rock and comforting alternative. The band showcases its new music with Filter Friday at The Piazza in Aurora.
Sound check: Get back to our musical roots with FitzGerald’s American Music Festival
FitzGerald’s 39th American Music Festival celebrates the U.S. through its music this weekend with four days of Americana, roots, folk and jazz; Waco Brothers play in Aurora; Charlie Otto hits Hey Nonny; and Broken Robots share a new single at Chop Shop with Girl Named Nino and HLDAY MAGK.
Fresh tracks: Four Stars, Take the Reins, Meat Wave, Friday Pilots Club, Crandelion, Marina City, Curious Grace & Black Rabbit, Broken Robots, ZORILA and more
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Chicago podcaster Case Kenny harnesses music and mindfulness to make self-exploration fun
Love yourself? Case Kenny just might have some mindfulness tricks for you — set to uplifting dance music by Martin Garrix and other popular stars.
Northwest suburban Isaiah Grass advocating for mental health with recent single
Isaiah Grass’ recent single “I Need You” channels the importance of reaching out and conversely being there for others.
Chicago’s Da$Htone drops weighty new album for release show Friday
Darien Pasulka’s new Da$Htone release looks back on how our decisions and behaviors make us who we are.
Fresh tracks: Wolf Rd, Claude, Releaser, 8-bit crEEps, Al Rose, Ravyn Lenae, Annie’s Takeout, Navidson and more
New music and videos you need to check out from the Chicago and suburban music scene
Fresh tracks: Way To Go Radio, The Darling Suns, Family Vacation, Love In October, The Footlight District and more
Hot new music and video releases from Chicago and suburban artists
Reilly Downes balances a zest for life, introspective honesty on her country-influenced debut ‘Spent’
Reilly Downes came to Chicago for the musical theater, but she stayed for the music scene. Today she releases her debut album, a heartfelt rumination on love and finding your place.
Stewart Arp pages through memories on his new solo album ‘Marigold’
“Is it too late to say I’m sorry now?” Stewart Arp works through his past and muses about the future on his new solo album “Marigold.”
Fresh tracks: Neal Francis, Totally Cashed, Caitlin Edwards, Andrew Bird, Sir Mango, Horsegirl, Tommy Kessler, John Summit and more
Hot new releases by artists in and from the Chicago-area music scene
Schaumburg’s Christian Moreno waxes nostalgic with new Geekd single
Former Schaumburg artist Christian Moreno balances his musical life with his Broadway musical life as he releases the new Geekd single “Astraethesia.”
Fresh tracks: Take the Reins, Emblems, Chance the Rapper, Local Motive, Aunt Kelly, 8-bit crEEps and much more
Brand new and recent music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban music scenes
‘Unknowing’ reflects a child’s curiosity in Kevin Andrew Prchal’s new album
Hoffman Estates musician Kevin Andrew Prchal had no idea exactly how much inspiration lay ahead of him when he stepped back to start writing “Unknowing,” his fourth full-length album out Friday, just before the pandemic hit.
Fresh tracks: Isaiah Grass, Better Love, Violet Crime, Sammy Cannillo, Jake Larson, Everyday Fantastic, Hanging Cities and more
New music and video releases from Chicago and the suburbs
Fresh tracks: Beach Bunny, Bad Planning, Iris Marlowe, BigKayBeezy, The Thin Cherries, Joe George, Andrew Robert Palmer and more
Hot recent releases from Chicago and suburban artists
The Million Reasons explores new musical ground with latest release ‘Haven’
Chicago rock band The Million Reasons follows up “If Not for the Fire” with “Haven,” an 11-song album that captures the intensity the band is known for while dabbling in new musical territory.