Farm Aid 2020 announces its virtual lineup
Willie Nelson and the Boys, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews top the lineup for Farm Aid’s virtual 2020 festivities. Performances will be streamed for free online at Farmaid.org […]
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Q&A Interview: Noam Weinstein on his folk-pop ode to the complexities of middle-age ’42 ½’
From the angst of the teenage years to the reflective nature of the elder era, musicians have been known to explore the ups and downs of various ages through their […]
Watch: Regina Spektor performs ‘Prisoners’ on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Last night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert featured a breath-taking performance of “Prisoners” from singer-songwriter Regina Spektor. The footage – filmed following Spektor’s 2019 Broadway run – features tap […]
Watch Sufjan Stevens’ new music video for ‘Video Game’ featuring Jalaiah Harmon
Sufjan Stevens recruited “Renegade” dance creator Jalaiah Harmon to star in and choreograph his new music video “Video Game” which will appear on his forthcoming eighth studio album, The Ascension. […]
Metallica to share their first show of 2020 at Encore Drive-In Nights events across North America
Metallica has announced their return to the stage for a special concert event recorded at the group’s Northern California headquarters – and then edited and mixed – to be shown […]
The Who launch ‘Join Together @ Home’ in support of Teen Cancer America & Teenage Cancer Trust
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have announced that The Who, in partnership with Eagle Rock Entertainment and in collaboration with YouTube, will host a six-week celebration of the band’s live […]
Tim Heidecker announces new album ‘Fear of Death’
Actor, comedian, musician Tim Heidecker has announced that his next album, Fear of Death, will be released on Sept. 25 via Spacebomb Records. Natalie Mering (Weyes Blood), Drew Erickson, Brian […]
Smartbar to stream Diamond Formation URL event curated by Ariel Zetina
Music is returning to Chicago’s Smartbar! On Aug. 1, Diamond Formation URL is bringing a day-to-night livestream media festival extravaganza – curated by Ariel Zetina – to the beloved nightclub. […]
Check out The Veronicas’ new video for ‘Biting My Tongue’
The Veronicas have unveiled a self-directed music video for their new single, “Biting My Tongue.” Not only did Lisa and Jessica Origliasso write and direct the project, they also star […]
Watch Dave Specter’s new video for ‘March Through the Darkness’
Chicago blues guitarist Dave Specter found inspiration in living-legend Mavis Staples when writing the protest song “March Through the Darkness,” the video for which was released earlier this month. The […]
Check out the trailer for ‘Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Place’
On July 23, Nick Cave will share his new concert film, Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Place, as a global streaming event. The film features the legendary musician […]
John Mulaney to bring two ‘Sack Lunch Bunch’ specials to Comedy Central
Comedy Central has announced a deal with two-time Emmy-winner John Mulaney to bring two original Sack Lunch Bunch specials to the network. One of the specials will be holiday-themed and […]
Björk & Iceland Airwaves to livestream performances for charity
This August, Björk, in association with Iceland Airwaves, will livestream three matinee performances to raise money for domestic women’s charities worldwide. The shows are set to take place with a […]
Local H announces drive-in concert on June 25
***Update: Local H has added a second date! The duo will now be performing at Harvest Moon Drive-In in Gibson City, IL on June 25 and June 26. Tickets for […]
Brandi Carlile to perform virtual birthday concert to benefit her band and crew
Brandi Carlile will celebrate her 39th birthday on June 1 by performing her Grammy Award-winning album, By the Way, I Forgive You, in its entirety. The virtual show – which […]
Tim Larson shares two new singles from upcoming release ‘Flickering Headlights Illuminate the Way’
Chicago musician Tim Larson’s upcoming album, Flickering Headlights Illuminate the Way, won’t be released until September 18, but today he has shared two songs, “The Field Where I Watched You […]
Johnny Burgin shares the sounds of Chicago and Japan on ‘No Border Blues’ (out June 19)
Chicago guitarist Johnny Burgin is set to release the collaboration-filled album No Border Blues on June 19 via Delmark Records. The project is the first-ever American/Japanese collaboration featuring the talented […]
The National’s Matt Berninger to release debut solo album this October
Matt Berninger has announced that his debut solo album, Serpentine Prison, will be released on Oct. 2 via Book Records, a new imprint formed by The National frontman and the […]
Handsome Naked to release new comedy music video ‘Hat/No Hat’ tonight (May 1)
To accessorize or not to accessorize, that is the question posed in Handsome Naked’s brand new music video “Hat/No Hat” which premieres on May 1 at 5:30 p.m. CT. The […]
Chicago Independent Venue League joins forces with National Independent Venue Association
The music industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and independent venues in Chicago and across the country are joining forces to fight for these beloved stages, staff, […]
Florence and the Machine share ‘Light of Love’ to benefit health professionals
Florence and the Machine have shared “Light of Love,” a previously unreleased track recorded for High as Hope, with all proceeds from the song being donated to the UK’s Intensive […]
SPACE announces virtual concert series beginning April 13
The good folks over at SPACE – a live music venue and recording studio in Evanston, IL – have announced a new string of performers participating in the virtual concert […]
Watch At Home with Farm Aid Tonight (Saturday)
Tonight, Saturday, April 11, Willie Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, are hosting At Home with Farm Aid, a live streaming event. Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews […]
Chicago’s The Hideout launches Hideout Online streaming platform
The Hideout, one of the most beloved independent venues in the City of Chicago, has announced that it is launching Hideout Online bringing dancing, bingo, talk shows, music comedy – […]