Sound check: JORDY, Louis the Child, Night Spice and more
JORDY’s back With a joyful and uplifting view on life (and just a light touch
Demi Clara
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
Sound check: Neverafter EP release show, Ludo at House of Blues
Ludo brings its punky St. Louis power-pop to Chicago; John Mayer hits the United Center for two nights; and Elevation Worship makes a joyful noise in Hoffman Estates. Plus, Lynne Jordan at the Raue, April’s Underbelly Hours showcase, Neverafter’s EP release show and Nora Marks in Elgin.
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: 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: Demi Clara, Superkick, Alleys and Gangways, DangerWayne, MICH, Revolt Coda and more
Recently released videos and music from the Chicago and suburban scenes
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.
Sound check: Tina Jenkins Crawley at Gospelfest; Puddle of Mudd, Shallow Side bring rock to Lombard
Post-grunge/nu metal rockers Puddle of Mudd head the lineup at Afterlife Music Hall; the Bitter Jester summer concert/contest series returns; Underbelly Hours host a local showcase; and Tina Jenkins Crawley inspires at Gospelfest.
Fresh tracks: Gazebo Effect, OK Cool, Align, Million Miler, Demi Clara, Opshional, Chevelle and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago and suburban artists
Fresh tracks: RubyGld Smoke, Flowers for Dorian, Obs3rve, Demi Clara, Jimmy Chamberlin Complex and more
New music and videos we don’t want you to miss from the Chicago and suburban music scenes.