The sounds and sights of the Chicago and suburban music scenes

Nick Sky

New Music

Fresh tracks: Sean McCole, Ego Mechanics, Wilmette, The Bellow & the Whale, The Bank Notes and more

By Sound Check 1 month ago

Sean McCole Ego Mechanics Wilmette Girl Named Nino The King of Mars Bryan Joseph Kuhn

New Music

Fresh tracks: Love in October, Noah Childs, Johari Noelle, Meagan Hickman, Blood People & more

By Sound Check 5 months ago

Love in October Meagan Hickman Johari Noelle The Darling Suns Noah Childs Observing With Annie

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2018 Chicago Sound Check vol. 7

By Brian Shamie 1 year ago

The next2rock edition, featuring Friday Pilots Club, Like Language, MIDWAVE, Take the Reins, The Giving

The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.

Nick Sky

Fresh tracks: Sean McCole, Ego Mechanics, Wilmette, The Bellow & the Whale, The Bank Notes and more

Fresh tracks: Love in October, Noah Childs, Johari Noelle, Meagan Hickman, Blood People & more

2018 Chicago Sound Check vol. 7

Concert highlights 9/20-9/26: Avett Brothers on Northerly Island; Punk the Burbs 3 in Lisle

Fresh tracks: The Shades, Sleep On It, Microcosms, Dan Tedesco, PÖZZI and more

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