Side Hug Unveil Darker, Bolder Sound with Debut Album New Language

Chicago’s Side Hug returns with New Language—a brooding, shape-shifting debut album out October 31 on Easy Does It Records. Fueled by swirling guitars, raw emotion, and post-punk textures, it’s a fearless reinvention forged from personal upheaval and quiet resilience. Lead single “Biweekly,” out now, offers a hypnotic glimpse into the band’s darker, bolder new sound.Continue Reading

Amaarae Ignites Global Dance Floors with Seductive New Single & Video “Girlie-Pop”

Amaarae Ignites Global Dance Floors With Super Seductive New Single & Video “Girlie-Pop” — New Album BLACK STAR Arrives August 8th Photo by Salomé Gomis-Trezise Boundary-pushing pop icon Amaarae returns to turn up the heat with her hypnotic new single and video, “Girlie-Pop.” Drenched in airy, sensual vocals and wrappedContinue Reading

Ax and The Hatchetmen Drop New EP Constant Change Featuring Rare Rivers Cuomo Demo & Collaboration with Albert Hammond Jr.

Ax and The Hatchetmen have officially released Constant Change, a fresh blend of jangly indie rock, garage grit, and sunlit harmonies. With special touches like a long-lost Rivers Cuomo demo and help from The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr., this EP promises pure summer escapism. Dive in before they hit the road with Fitz and the Tantrums! Continue Reading

Live Blues & Lakefront Views: Tall Ship Windy’s Concert Sails

Step aboard Chicago’s iconic Tall Ship Windy and discover the city like never before! Feel the breeze as you glide past the stunning skyline on a historic four-masted schooner—the first of its kind built in the U.S.A. since 1921. Whether it’s the spellbinding Monday Night Concert Series with blues legend Michael Charles, a romantic sunset sail, or a dazzling fireworks cruise, every Windy adventure promises unforgettable views, live blues, and a living history. Ready to chart your course for summer magic?Continue Reading