How Ben Arguelles and a team of volunteers put on DZ Fest every summer
Now in it’s ninth year, Ben Arguelles is looking to make this weekend’s DIY music event DZ Fest in Hickory Hills even better than before.
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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.
Premiere: With ‘DEARMAN Down’ EP, Mitchell Jay is tired of feeling helpless
The Weekend Run Club frontman Mitchell Jay’s new solo EP, “DEARMAN Down,” is a deep dive into the Naperville musician’s psyche.
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.
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.
Premiere: Mitchell Jay’s ‘I Don’t Know’ leans into healing, catharsis
With his new solo single, “I Don’t Know,” Mitchell Jay hopes to stir more conversation and understanding about LGBTQ issues.
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.
Gallery: The Weekend Run Club, Violet Crime, August Hotel, Splits – Beat Kitchen 2/7/20
The Weekend Run Club headlined a sold-out album release show at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen Friday, Feb. 7, with Violet Crime, August Hotel and Splits.
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v2
Explore this month’s Spotify playlist for some excellent new releases from the Chicago and suburban scenes.
Sound check: Draft Week’s Lincoln Hall debut; Coren McLeod tribute show
Draft Week’s Lincoln Hall debut; Grammy-winning Richard Marx (acoustic style) at the Arcada Theatre; The Weekend Run Club’s release show at Beat Kitchen; bands pay tribute to Coren McLeod in West Chicago; and more.
Weekend Run Club’s debut LP ‘Zoo’ a menagerie of members’ truths
The Weekend Run Club’s debut LP “Zoo,” out today, chronicles the time the young band spent honing itself and its music since its last release in 2018.
Playlist: Chicago Sound Check 2020.v1
Featuring: New Nights, Blaqrock, Dead Lucid, Camp Edwards, Nehemiah Heckler, Primal Moon, The JAB, Foo
Fresh tracks: Caleb Butcher, Dauber, The Bellow & the Whale, Hot Alice and more
Find some fresh, new music and video releases from Chicago-area musicians.
Enter to win to see Weekend Run Club, Violet Crime, August Hotel and Splits
Chicago Sound Check is giving away free tickets and a merch pack for the Weekend Run Club album release show. Enter to win!
Fresh tracks: D Liva, Grey Shore Avenue, Alex Bracy, Beach Bunny, Million Miler, Capital Soirée, Vinyl Pop and more
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Fresh tracks: Fluorescents, Space Gators, Chnnll, Grace Coletta, Pözzi, Small Places and more
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Premiere: Weekend Run Club plays silly in new ‘Play Nice’ video
If you’ve been to any Weekend Run Club shows recently, you’ve no doubt seen Samuel.
The Sounds of Homegrown 7
Featuring: Aaron Williams Band, Ember Oceans, August Hotel, Gazebo Effect, Like Language, The Weekend Run
Concert highlights 5/3-5/9: Adelita’s Way at RocHaus, Jake Miller at Chop Shop, Dennis DeYoung in Rosemont
The Sane Abandoned: 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Grandpa’s Place, 1868 Prairie St., Glenview.