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15/02/2023

As the doors opened and people began entering , we found a big empty space with risers at the far edges. The black curtains at one end eventually drew our attention, but folks were happy to sit on the risers and gather in the back. The chatter was loud and the tension was thick by the time the curtains drew back.

The lineup was and . Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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10/02/2023

The fact that it was a school night, the Beat Kitchen was a great setting for a show. That didn’t stop folks from crowding the room with knit hats, pints of beer, and chit-chat between sets. The evening showcased three great math rock bands from Chicago all bringing a special flavor to the stage.

The lineup was , , and , all amazing bands who brought power to the stage. Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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08/02/2023

There was a house show vibe as folks chatted not just in the twos or fours you usually see, but in growing gaggles and with the bands on stage. It was a local show with local vibes. But don't think that means sparse. From the first band, the crowd was thick.

The lineup was , , and , all amazing bands who brought power to the stage. Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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01/02/2023

There was a crisp edge to the friendly atmosphere of the Bottle, as little clusters of happy chatting formed, pulled together for the warmth. It was the kind of cold that gets me excited to move, like bouncing while waiting for the bus.

The lineup was , , and and they were primed for moving. Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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22/01/2023

It was a dark and rainy evening sneaking up on Lincoln Hall on January 18th but that didn’t stop the throngs of people piling to the front of the stage for a triple stack of bands ranging from jazz to hip-hop to rock ‘n’ roll.

The lineup was a Chicago quartet .night.laundry, Detroit artist with Late Night Dive Home from El Paso rounding out the night.

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05/12/2022

The moody interior of was perfect for a blustery Tuesday evening in Chicago. We couldn’t ask for a better night to hear some live music and shake it with friends and loved ones.

The lineup was a Chicago powerhouse with headlining and opening the evening. Madison, WI duo was in the middle of the hometowners sandwich.

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05/10/2022

It’s been a hot minute, but we’re making our way back onto the scene. What better way to get back into the swing of things than with Live, Vol. 1!

There were so many great bands, DJs and vendors. We’d love to hear what live music y’all are enjoying out there. Leave a comment or hit us in the DMs.

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31/10/2021

Happy Halloween, ghoulish surfers! We had the pleasure of going to the
single release celebration at the last Tuesday night. They brought a party vibe wrapped in an incredible seven-piece band.

opened the evening evoking the macabre.

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15/10/2021

Check out our latest photo essay from taken inside the on October 2nd!

Three bands took the inside stage and slayed! and brought out a great evening of garage rock!

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05/10/2021

We saw two prolific song weavers making great use of the Thalia Hall stagescape on September 29th.

started the night off bathed in red light and draped in a bedazzled denim gown. took to the stage and gave an unbridled delivery of modern American rock.

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22/09/2021

Wanna hear about some awesome live music from a Chicago band?

takes an avant-garde mentality and fuses it with a musically eclectic storm, expressing emotional syncopation.

They are the Arias brothers and have been playing together for years. Their talent comes from hard work and a family background steeped in music and entertainment.

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19/09/2021

Got in some live music last Wednesday!

Saw two killer bands and it was amazing!

kicked off their tour with a seriously slick rock band called .

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08/09/2021

Still hitting up those live shows!

Last Thursday night at Schubas was 🔥!

and took the stage and gave the crowd a high energy mix of rock, psych, and grunge.

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02/09/2021

We’ve got another live show review!

Saturday night at Lincoln Hall was a flourishing of style and charisma taking us on a fantastic ride.

Coming back to live music “after” COVID - which is seriously still a thing - is a journey. There is a shimmering of excitement when it's someone's return to the stage or audience.

Every show is someone's first and it will likely be months before we see the end. This journey included four of the brightest musical talents in Chicago.

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08/08/2021

It’s live music time people!

Our very own went to the triple album release from , and at . Her retelling of the night will put you in the room.

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02/08/2021

We have a new video premiere for you!

Chicago has a stable of indie prog pop acts all bringing their own flavor to the table but collectively championing a standard in the industry as a whole.

is at the tip of that charge with their latest self-titled album that dropped last month. On said album is the single, “Backdrop Painters” which is described by the band as being about, “some of the frustrations of being an amateur artist.”

Click the link in our bio to see the video in full and link to buy tickets for the upcoming Dream Version show at

13/07/2021

We’re getting back to live music!

What a way to come back to the . To welcome us back was one of the last bands we saw at EB pre-COVID, Chicago’s own maniacal post punk machine .

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22/04/2021

There are album drops a-plenty from Chicago this week!

The sounds and feels are all over the place this week and we love it! Take a look at the list and let us know if you’re more on the hip-hop sounds Mother Nature just put out or do you prefer jovial whimsy of E.R. Jurkin.

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08/04/2021

We’re still feeling that love out of Chicago!

This list sums up the cultural diversity we see here in the Windy City. Everything from pop and folk that soothes the soul, to rabble rousing rap that can chuff even the tightest of asses.

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02/04/2021

So many records are coming out of Chicago we couldn’t fit 'em all in this week's post!

From neo-soul to funky jams, from old time acoustic to indie rock darlings, Chicago has it all and these are some of the local records we just can’t wait to dig into.

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01/04/2021

Spring is set to bring a whole boatload of Chicago music!

Many of the following singles are from albums dropping this week and throughout the next several months. Like always, our scene stretches the genre pipeline and there is sure to be something here for all persuasions, from pop and soul to hip-hop and indie rock, Chicago refuses to bend to just one taste.

Click the link in our bio to see and hear the singles we’re digging!

31/03/2021

Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist, former members of The Weekend Run Club, deliver a clever emo indie-rock EP with Surrealist as .

Opening with a ‘meow’ and closing with a ‘bark’- this record is filled with whimsy and upbeat riffs that backdrop angsty, anxiety-filled lyrics that are easy for listeners to relate to.

Click the link in our bio to read the review and link to the new album.

26/03/2021

The music of could be categorized simply as art rock. Their sound is strummy, clean, filled with delicious holes, and smothered in droning poetic vocals.

The nine tracks of Voyage Out seem to roll by in a flash, passing seamlessly from one to the next.

Click the link in our bio to read the review and link to the new album.

25/03/2021

There’s plenty of love coming out of Chicago this week!

As we scan upcoming release lists, singles and endlessly scrolling through Instagram, we are still very much interested in hearing from you about Chicago music on the horizon. Hit us up!!!

12/03/2021

Glen Echo is the latest release from longtime indie singer and multi-instrumentalist . Our very own gives her take on the melodic guitar and deep vox on the album.

Click the link in our bio to read the review and link to the new album.

11/03/2021

Not much is coming of Chicago this week but we did manage to find some pretty amazing music from around the country and the world.

We had our ear on quite a bit of good old fashioned garage rock this week, so hit our list and see what sounds good to you.

04/03/2021

We promised you plenty of Chicago music was coming, and this week the musicians of our fine city have delivered.

Shout out to

Plenty of excellent albums are hitting the airwaves this week, click the link in our bio to see what new records are coming at ya!

01/03/2021

Oh man! February was a singles bonanza out of Chicago! As many acts gear up for spring releases, there were 20 singles that came out this month that you gotta hear!

Click the link in our bio to see and hear the singles we’re digging!

25/02/2021

There is no shortage of GREAT music this week!

We’ve got a couple of local artists who made the list and we’re excited that Chicago’s South Side is getting a lot of traction this year so far.

There’s also a rather deep cut into the international flavor at the bottom of our list with nine bands not from the U.S. who are tickling our eardrums these days.

Click the link in our bio to see what all the fuss is about.

18/02/2021

We’re back with more new tunes!

Variety is the spice of life this week, from psychedelic pop to southern indie rock to jazz-fused hip hop: there’s something for everyone as we brace through another week of bitter cold.

Click the link in our bio to see what all the fuss is about.

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Seeing live music gives us joy, and it is our mission, in these trying times, to spread some of that joy to you. We don’t just want to spread it, we want to share it; which is why we are a crowd-sourced publication. We want you to join us: to write about, and share pictures of, the shows you attend, the new albums you love, the bands you adore, and any other thing that has to do with seeing, performing, or experiencing music in Chicago. We are always looking for more contributors! Please send an email to [email protected] to get started.

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