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Fresh tracks: Rise Against, Sean McCole, Brad Redlich, Dan Asio, Knuckle Puck, Phor, Tsunami and more

By Brian Shamie 2 days ago
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Premiere: Fluorescents grows into a new era with ‘Dead End Conversations’ EP, new video

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The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.

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Concerts: Crown Vic Royal livestream; Whitney, Beach Bunny play drive-in show

By Daily Herald 3 days ago
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Homegrown Infinity TV, Lisle fest devise a safe way to showcase local music during the pandemic

By Brian Shamie 5 days ago

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