Editor’s Take: Militarie Gun Has a Legion of Fans. I Am Now One of Them By: Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photos by James Scully A massive swell of applause filled Metro before Militarie Gun had played a single note. Frontman Ian Shelton walked onstage, surveyed the packed room, and offeredContinue Reading
The Linda Lindas brought generations of punk fans together at Chicago’s House of Blues for a night that was loud, joyful, communal and surprisingly powerful. Polished without losing their homemade spirit, the quartet delivered a performance that showed why their music belongs just as much to the kids discovering punk today as it does to the adults who grew up with it.Continue Reading
Stephen Day Releases Self-Titled Album Ahead of October 4 Lincoln Hall Show Photo Credit: Gabe Dreshler Soft rock’n’soul songwriter Stephen Day has released his fourth full-length album, Stephen Day, today via Riser House. The 13-track album marks a deeply personal chapter for the Nashville-based artist, who says he had wantedContinue Reading
Lalah Hathaway Releases Made in Chicago Photo by Lyndon French Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Lalah Hathaway has released her new album, Made in Chicago, via Hathaway Entertainment/SRG-ILS/Virgin. Rooted in warm, intimate, soulful vocals, the nine-track album grew out of a single image: Hathaway saw herself in aContinue Reading
Cavetown and opening act Chloe Moriondo turned the Salt Shed into a celebration of earnestness, acceptance and connection. From colorful knitwear and powerful singalongs to moments of vulnerability and silliness, Robin Skinner and his band gave Chicago fans a night where being completely themselves felt right at home.Continue Reading
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
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
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
