Tag: Chicago music scene

Emily How, a talented musician from Peoria, has been making waves with her fresh take on alternative rock. Growing up, she was inspired by...

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,...

Last Friday, Tasha Viets-VanLear, a singer-songwriter from Chicago, released her third album, "All This and So Much More." This album showcases her gentle indie-rock...

J.R.C.G. is a band that knows how to bring the energy to their live performances. With a unique blend of percussion instruments like maracas,...

Twin Talk is a unique jazz trio based in Chicago, consisting of Dustin Laurenzi on saxophone, Katie Ernst on double bass and vocals, and...

Erica Dawn Lyle is a well-known guitarist and DIY enthusiast who has been a part of the punk and activist scenes for many years....

Souled American, the Chicago country eccentrics, have recently made a comeback after 13 years with their first live shows and reissued albums. The band,...

Chicago R&B singer Ravyn Lenae has been captivating audiences for nearly a decade with her mesmerizing music. From her early self-released EP Moonshoes to...

Derya Y?ld?r?m & Grup ?im?ek is a band that brings a unique blend of Anatolian psych-pop music to the global stage. The band, formed...

The recent announcement of the MacArthur Fellows, also known as the “genius grants,” did not include any Chicago theater artists this year. However, Chicago...

Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival is a new music festival that draws inspiration from a line in Nelson Algren's novel, The Man With the...

Never Better is a musical production that delves into the difficult topic of terminal illness and grief. The story revolves around college girl Davy,...

These times are tense, and the temperatures of summer are still lingering, adding to the confusion of the season. But as fall approaches, some...

Maybe you've been enjoying the warm weather and feeling like summer will never end, but the astronomical end of the season is approaching. However,...

Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival is a new music festival that draws inspiration from a line in Nelson Algren's novel, The Man With the...

These are turbulent times, no doubt about it, and the lingering high temperatures of summer (Climate change? What climate change?) add to the seasonal...

It was a warm day in Chicago when I visited the Tala gallery to see Vana Aguilar's exhibition titled "Blinked Twice." This is Aguilar's...

Dean’s A-List Interviews: The Beach Boys Delve into Chicago ConnectionsChicago, IL - In a recent interview with Dean Richards, The Beach Boys opened up...