Discoveries of 2020: Today’s Trade & Nora Marks – Andy King
Today’s Trade and Nora Marks won over podcast host and podcast network founder Andy King.
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Fresh tracks: Chance the Rapper, The Mild West, The Bellow & the Whale, Madina Lake, Secret Colours, Splits and more
New music and videos from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
When the venue lights went out: Covering local music during a pandemic
When live performances make up a bulk of your entertainment coverage and then a pandemic strikes, you learn to pivot.
Fresh tracks: Mike Maimone, Early Sixes, Old Joy, Better Love, City Mouth, Charlie Otto, War is Over and more
New music and videos from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
Fresh tracks: RubyGld Smoke, Isaiah Grass, Alayne May, Kaskade, DangerWayne, TLB, Life of Death and more
Great new music and video releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
Concerts: Fitz & the Tantrums play Lakeshore Drive-in; Umphrey’s McGee in Schaumburg
Drive-ins, livestreams and in-person shows you don’t want to miss.
Fresh tracks: Adam Eleven, Stellar West, The Wild, Validity, Alexander 23 and more
Recent music and video releases from Chicago-area artists.
Fresh tracks: Ballroom Boxer, The Early Sixes, Moore, Matt Derda, Stellar West, Stupid Girl and more
Brand new and recent releases straight out of the Chicago and suburban music scenes.
Fresh tracks: Superkick, Mackenzie O’Brien, Bentley Dean, Austin Fillmore, Milk N Cooks, Wilmette, Hollyy and more
Brand new and recent releases straight out of the Chicago and suburban music 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.
Concerts: Crown Vic Royal livestream; Whitney, Beach Bunny play drive-in show
Chicago’s Crown Vic Royal plays a livestream this week, as does J. R. Richards from Dishwalla, Dan Mangan and Brian Fallon; Beach Bunny and Kweku Collins join Whitney at the Lakeshore Drive-In; and much more.
Andrew McMahon to play three nights at Boomers Stadium
Andrew McMahon will celebrate his Jack’s Mannequin days with three nights at Boomers Stadium. Tickets go on sale Wednesday.
Gallery: School of Rock Glenbrook Grand Opening — 8/30/20
The School of Rock Glenbrook played its opening act this week in Northbrook. See our gallery of talented young artists.
Concerts: Way Down Wanderers play drive-in show; Nellie’s Summer’s End parking lot party
The Way Down Wanderers and Henhouse Prowlers team up for a drive-in show in Chicago; Nellie’s hosts its two-night Summer’s End Parking Lot Party; and more.
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v6
Hit PLAY on this Spotify playlist of some of our favorite recent releases out of Chicago and the suburbs.
Concerts: Guster livestreaming, Mackenzie O’Brien, Fletcher Rockwell play patio shows
Catch Guster livestreaming, while Mackenzie O’Brien, Fletcher Rockwell, the Judson Brown Duo and more play outdoor shows in the suburbs.
Fresh tracks: OK Cool, Align, Capital Soiree, Eastern Leaves, Jake Stopar, Knuckle Puck, Knockout Kid and more
Recently released music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene.
Fresh tracks: The Von Tramps, The Giving Moon, Mel Senese, Bruges, The Lawrence Arms, Jaclyn Heuser and more
Check out some new music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene.
Jonfin plumbs new depths with ‘Rocket Science’ EP
Fans of the Jonfin sound — old-school garage rock with a bouncy, modern alternative flair — are in for a treat as the trio showcases their range as artists.
Riot Fest postponed until 2021; My Chemical Romance still on board
The good news is My Chemical Romance still plans to headline Riot Fest. But the bad news is it’ll be in 2021.