Sunshine Benzi has released her new single “BARRACUDA,” accompanied by an official music video directed by Dak. The Pontiac, Illinois rapper also made her festival debut at Lollapalooza 2026.Continue Reading
Los Angeles indie-rock artist brookelen has released “omen,” the first single from her forthcoming third EP, dark side of the sun, due October 23 via Soliloquy Records. The track’s music video features Jessicka Addams of Jack Off Jill and Scarling.Continue Reading
With “Ain’t In LA,” Slovak pop artist Adéla looks beyond Los Angeles to examine the American Dream, success, and the cultural forces that shape where we believe our dreams can come true.Continue Reading
Jane Remover returns with “Beauty Sleep,” her first new single since last year’s Revengeseekerz and ♡ EP, accompanied by a new music video directed by Brendon Burton.Continue Reading
Riot Fest 2026 – A Muddy, Magnificent Finale By: Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photos by Wendy Davis Rain, reunions, and rock ‘n’ roll brought Riot Fest’s final day to a memorable close. By Sunday, September 20, Chicago’s Douglass Park had become a music festival that felt like a scene fromContinue Reading
CHVRCHES Returns With New Single “Roses” Photo credit: Jody Evans Five years after the release of their last album, acclaimed synth-pop trio CHVRCHES—Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook—have announced their return with a new single, the bold, caustic rock anthem “Roses.” Premiering as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, “Roses”Continue Reading
Isabel Dumaa will release her new EP Reverie October 23 via Lucille Records/Republic Records. The new single “James Dean” arrives September 25, with Dumaa performing at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen on November 4.Continue Reading
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Photos of William Shatner performing live at Riot Fest taken by Wendy Davis. Check them out right here on Chicago Music Guide!Continue Reading
Carly Rae Jepsen’s ninth album, Day and Night, moves between symphonic pop, dreamy psychedelia and high-octane disco, with new focus track “Versailles” leading the way.Continue Reading
Violet Grohl takes the Metro stage during a Riot Fest aftershow in Chicago.Continue Reading
