Tag: Chicago music scene

Mariachi Herencia de México: A Modern Twist on Traditional MusicIn the heart of Chicago, a musical revolution is taking place, blending the rich history...

Exploring the Fusion of Hardcore Punk and Rave Music with Machine GirlMachine Girl, the brainchild of Long Island producer and vocalist Matt Stephenson, is...

Foodman: Japanese Producer Crafting Innovative and Playful TracksTakahide Higuchi, better known as Foodman, is a Japanese producer who is redefining the boundaries of music...

Minneapolis trio Prize Horse is making waves with their pensive and moody posthardcore sound featured in their first full-length album, Under Sound. Released in...

Florence Price, a pioneering Black female composer, has been gaining recognition for her symphonic work, including being the first Black woman to have a...

Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...

In June 2023, the city of Chicago designated a historic landmark status to a brick factory building at 206 S. Jefferson, where the legendary...

Leroy and Lucy is a play by Ngozi Anyanwu that delves into the world of music, myth, and magic in a unique and captivating...

Natalie Finfer, known as Fingy in the music world, is a talented Chicago producer and DJ who is blending chill downtempo house with pop...

Sascha Deng and Wesley Park, along with their band Sunshy, have recently released their debut album, "I Don't Care What Comes Next." The album...

Nashville singer-songwriter India Ramey has a powerful story that fuels her music. Growing up with financial struggles, familial mental illness, and witnessing abuse, Ramey...

Dani Dobkin and Matt Sargent are a unique musical duo that came together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both instructors at Bard College, Sargent, a...

Ashlee Bankz, a rising star in Chicago's music scene, has been making waves with her latest EP, "Go to Hell." In a recent interview,...

Damager, a Chicago-based rock band, is making waves with their new album "Forever or Else." Fronted by Dan Stewart, the band draws inspiration from...

Noriko Sekiguchi, known as Poison Girl Friend, is a talented Japanese artist who has made a name for herself in the world of downtempo,...

Alex E. Chávez, a scholar and musician, has released his debut solo album, Sonorous Present, which is a deeply personal and introspective work that...

Souled American, the Chicago country eccentrics, are making a comeback after 13 years with their first live shows and reissues of their albums. The...

William Parker, Hamid Drake, and Cooper-Moore make up the talented trio known as the Heart Trio. Their debut album has recently been released on...

The Love Object at Story Theatre is a modern adaptation of a Greek tragedy, specifically Hippolytus, that delves into the dark side of the...

When I think about the state of hip-hop, Vince Staples always comes to mind as a shining example of talent and authenticity. Interestingly enough,...