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.
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Schaumburg’s ALIGN puts his feelings on display in hypnotic new electronic EP
Northwest suburban native James Fisher channels the calming energy of his live performances in the new EP, “Vista.”
Kevin Farris looks ahead optimistically with new single, upcoming show
Mount Prospect singer-songwriter Kevin Farris reflects on the past while looking excitedly to the future with his new single “Love You Up” and a show at West Dundee’s RocHaus.
OK Cool takes frustrations, connections head-on with sophomore EP ‘Surrealist’
Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist already knew they could play well together, as their years in The Weekend Run Club showed. But with their side project’s second EP, they prove to themselves they can also write.
Pop-punk SNÜZFEST is back (virtually) for its five-year anniversary
Guardrail’s annual pop-punk pajama party SNÜZFEST wasn’t missing a chance to celebrate its five-year anniversary, so it’s going online this weekend.
Lockdown exploded with a new project, debut EP for DuPage’s Dan Milligan
When COVID-19 hit, Dan Milligan of the Joy Thieves and Libido Funk Circus turned his energies to a new project with a virtual bandmate.
From NIU to Zamunda: Joliet native is Murphy’s maestro for ‘Coming 2 America’
Film composer and NIU grad Jermaine Stegall brings drama, action and more to Eddie Murphy’s sequel “Coming 2 America.”
Marina City’s ‘Trust Fund Baby’ launches the band’s new phase
West suburban Marina City presents a powerful new pop song for fans.
Sound check: Ramsey Lewis’ launches new streaming jazz series this week
Jazz legend Lewis Contemporary jazz just got a little more modern. Grammy-winning Chicago icon Ramsey Lewis is
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.
The Giving Moon hones new maturity with fresh full-length album ‘Bloom’
With the new release “Bloom,” West suburban alternative rock band The Giving Moon pushes the limits of its sound.
Lawrence Arms, Jingle Ball 2020, Barenaked Ladies and more bring the musical jolly to your holidays
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as artists bring their musical acts streaming to you this year.
Sound check: Join Hellogoodbye for an anniversary livestream
Pop band Hellogoodbye marks the 10-year anniversary of “Would It Kill You?”; Matt Keen; and The Waco Brothers
Halloween weekend concerts from your car or couch
Halloween is going to look a little different this year because of restrictions on bars and music venues in the Chicago suburbs. But here are a few shows you can catch to bring some entertainment to your witchy weekend.
Premiere: Piece of Cake serves up a tasty new single, video and an outdoor release party
West suburban rock band Piece of Cake dropped a new single and video Tuesday in advance of Friday’s release show in Aurora.
7th heaven, Kashmir headline ‘Rock the Lot’ this weekend
A two-day “Rock the Lot” concert series headlined by local favorites 7th heaven and Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir is coming to the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg’s parking lot this weekend.
Andrew McMahon celebrates Jack’s Mannequin’s ‘Everything In Transit’ in Schaumburg
Relive the Jack’s Mannequin release, along with favorites from Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness, at three drive-in concerts.
Premiere: Guardrail’s new EP ‘Yikes’ sums up the state of things
Chicago-area punk band Guardrail takes on adulthood in the new EP, “Yikes.”
Homegrown Infinity TV, Lisle fest devise a safe way to showcase local music during the pandemic
Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams has found a way to work within health guidelines to bring the annual fest to life again — both in person and streaming around the world.
Sound check: Push Puppets finally get a release show
Celebrate a new release with Push Puppets, livestream folk-rocker Ike Reilly or check out some outdoor blues at The Venue.