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
Broken Robots
Sound check: Catch some ’Sunshine’ at Broken Robots release show
Broken Robots releases a new single with a show at Martyrs’; plus shows with Family Vacation, LOUDERNOW, Blue Car, Joe Piscopo, Haley Reinhart and The North 41 with The Mild West.
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
Premiere: Broken Robots’ new single, video ‘Who Am I?’ turns the page on who they were
“We have changed, and it’s a good thing for people like us to see.” Through their new Broken Robots single and video “Who Am I?” Wood Dale’s Kat and Tony Baker close a chapter on their past struggles with addiction.
Sound check: RocHaus hosts Chicago-area showcase; Pop-Punk X-mas at Subterranean
This weekend sees lots of Chicago and suburban talent hitting area venues — including Broken Robots in West Dundee, The Darling Suns in Yorkville and a Pop-Punk X-mas at Subterranean to name a few; plus, how to win free concert tickets.
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
Sound check: Lucky Boys Confusion reunites the scene this weekend
A decade since the last Songs from a Scene concert, Lucky Boys Confusion is bringing the showcase back with two nights of nostalgic faves and hot up-and-comers at Bottom Lounge. Plus more shows you should check out this week.
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.
13 concerts for a lucky Halloween weekend
With a full bag of Halloween concerts this weekend, it can be hard to choose which one to see. Here are 13 picks to guide you.
Sound check: New Nora Marks music, show; Martin Garrix, Excision head Autumn Equinox
Autumn Equinox brings electronic music to the fall; Nora Marks plays a release show at Chicago’s Golden Dagger; Fuel headlines a free show at Palatine’s Nellie’s courtesy of 101-WKQX.
Broken Robots faces life head-on with powerful EP ‘The Escape Artist’
The Broken Robots trio has seen its share of struggles in life, and the rock band’s new EP comprises their stories as they fight to beat them.
Sound check: Get happy with outdoor Warp Corps; Samantha Fish in Aurora
Warp Corps holds its second annual outdoor music festival in Woodstock’s Town Square, and Samantha Fish plays the blues at Piazza.
Fresh tracks: Colleen Wild, TLB, Liz Phair, Emily Blue, Fredo Disco, Sean McCole, Isaiah Grass and more
Recent releases from Chicago and suburban artists
Video premiere: Sometimes you need to ‘Burn It Down,’ says Broken Robots
Broken Robot’s video, “Burn It Down,” celebrates escaping from the struggles people are quietly fighting in the shadows.
Discoveries of 2020: The Playlist
Take a spin through some of our favorite discoveries of the past year, all in one playlist.
Discoveries of 2020: 8 Chicago, suburban musical acts that made 2020 feel a whole lot better
Last year, the local music landscape was obscured by the haze of the pandemic. But some bands cut through the fog with stellar releases, making them acts to keep an eye on.
Fresh tracks: Broken Robots, Friday Pilots Club, Joshua, Ember Oceans, Alexander 23, Prizefighter and more
Enjoy some new music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene.
Sound check: Lollapalooza shuts down, but patios open up
Some of the summer’s big music festivals have officially been called off, but suburban patios are open for live performances.
Fresh tracks: Mel Senese, Beach Bunny, Bryan Joseph Kuhn, Adem Dalipi, Neat Freak, Alexander 23 and more
Fresh new music from Chicago and suburban artists
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v2
Explore this month’s Spotify playlist for some excellent new releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes.