Fresh tracks: The Walters, James the Boneless, Chimbo Willy, Leonora, Til Morning, The Parker Story and more
New music and videos straight from the Chicago and suburban music scenes
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Fresh tracks: RubyGld Smoke, Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club, Stewart Arp, Bad Planning, Reilly Downes and more
Brand new music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes
Fresh tracks: Emi Be Like, Next Day Air, RubyGld Smoke, In Time, ALIGN, Counterpunch, Demi Clara and much more
New music and video releases you need to check out from Chicago and suburban artists
Sound check: Chicago Children’s Choir, Pino Farina, Brontë Fall, MER, The Mild West with Marina City and more
The Dropkick Murphys celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early; the swing revival hits Raue Center with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; The Mild West and Marina City play a benefit concert; plus, local appearances by Brontë Fall, MER, Pino Farina, Brad Redlich and more.
Sound check: Benefit shows with Gerald Dowd, Mavis Staples; Josh Turner opens Rialto’s holiday season
The Rialto Square Theatre is unwrapping its holiday season with Josh Turner and many other festive shows; Gerald Dowd & Friends benefit two local food pantries; Mavis Staples’ Beyond Hunger benefit shows; Blue Oyster Cult headlines the Des Plaines Theatre and much more.
Fresh tracks: Acoustic Truth, Local H, Jessica Ever, Phillip-Michael Scales, Jeff Mills, Sir Mango, Stingray Central and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago and the suburbs
Brad Redlich offers a noncommittal take on a breakup with new single ‘Ain’t It a Shame’
“I feel like I’m always learning something about life.” Bolingbrook’s Brad Redlich blends rock and country — his favorite genres — for his new single “Ain’t It a Shame.”
After 2020’s COVID detour, Homegrown music fest is back in full bloom this weekend
Homegrown’s Aaron Williams had to pivot online when the pandemic threatened to shut down the annual local music celebration last summer. This weekend, the fest returns in person to Lisle with favorite alums and plenty of new music.
Fresh tracks: Dennis DeYoung, Ngozzi, Lunar Statues, Jordy, Liz Phair and more
This week’s new music and videos from Chicago and suburban artists.
Fresh tracks: Rain Rabbit, Beach Bunny, The Mild West, ZORILA, The Fold, CELLRS, Rachel Ewe and more
New and recent music and video releases from Chicago and suburban artists
Brad Redlich revisits what made a relationship great with new single ‘Bottle Down’
Brad Redlich explores not the animosity after a split but the fire that built the relationship in the first place in his new single “Bottle Down.”
Fresh tracks: Adam Eleven, Stellar West, The Wild, Validity, Alexander 23 and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago-area artists.
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v7
Explore this month’s Spotify playlist for our favorite recent releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
Fresh tracks: Rise Against, Sean McCole, Brad Redlich, Dan Asio, Knuckle Puck, Phor, Tsunami and more
A collection of great new music and videos from our friends on the Chicago and suburban music scenes.
Fresh tracks: Eugeine Grey and the Bad Habits, Cox’s Army, Grace Coletta, Brad Redlich, Guy Meets Girl, Emily Blue and more
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Fresh tracks: Sean McCole, Ego Mechanics, Wilmette, The Bellow & the Whale, The Bank Notes and more
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