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nwitimes.com /4 weeks ago

Chicago bands to perform concert to benefit locked-out BP Whiting Refinery workers

Three Chicago punk bands – one described as essential by the late legendary producer Steve Albini – will perform a benefit concert in Griffith to support the BP Whiting Refinery wo...

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undertheradarmag.com /1 month ago

Premiere: Widemouth Share New Single “Raincoat”

Chicago indie rock band Widemouth first formed in a Northwestern University dorm basement, with fellow singer/songwriters Mak Carnahan and Jamie Eder playing Paul Simon and Big Thi...

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stereogum.com /1 week ago

Slowcore Bands imy3 & towhead Announce New Split EP: Hear Two Tracks

Philadelphia-based duo imy3 and Bay Area trio towhead are two bands who mess around with '90s slowcore sounds, combining them with the playful and experimental home-recorded electr...

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undertheradarmag.com /1 month ago

Mumford &amp; Sons @ Wrigley Field, Chicago, US, June 11, 2026

Late Night at the Friendly Confines: Mumford & Sons Weather the Storm at Wrigley

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stereogum.com /21 hours ago

Band To Watch: Swapmeet

It's the songs. A lot of indie bands these days are filtering '90s alt-rock inspo through the lens of Alex G-era Bandcamp, but Swapmeet have the tunes to set them apart from the pa...

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indie88.com /1 month ago

Win Tickets to Styx & Chicago

Indie88 welcomes Styx & Chicago: The Windy Cities Tour to RBC Amphitheatre on July 28th, 2026! From power ballads and singalong classics, the nigh...

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millennialmagazine.com /1 month ago

The Most Influential Indie Music Artists to Discover in 2026

The most interesting question in music has never been which song is at the top of the chart. It is which indie music artist has built the kind of sustained creative practice that s...

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allaboutjazz.com /1 month ago

Reclamation Band

Founded in Chicago and led by bassist Kevin Robert Martinez, Reclamation Band is modern jazz with an open rural backdrop... [ read more ]

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Indie Songs From the 90s That Indie Fans Still Put on Their Playlists

The 90s were full of indie gems. Here are some of the staples that I still see on playlists from time to time. The post 3 Indie Songs From the 90s That Indie Fans Still Put o...

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rollingstone.com /3 weeks ago

All the Eerie Parallels Between Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago

Both bands rose out of Chicago in the late 1960s, had a horn section, reluctantly went disco, hired songwriter-producer David Foster, and soldiered on after the most famous member...

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allaboutjazz.com /3 weeks ago

Calligram Records: Chicago Meets the World

Chicago-based Calligram Records was founded in 2023 by trumpeter Chad McCullough and saxophonist Geof Bradfield... [ read more ]

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Riot Fest 2026 Lineup Features Headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette

The Sept. 18-20 event in Chicago's Douglass Park will also feature Nas, The Format, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Pixies and more.

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stereogum.com /3 weeks ago

Band To Watch: Ultra Lights

Last summer John Robinson and Leela Hoehn went to see the impressive young Chicago noise-rock trio Lifeguard at the Masquerade in Atlanta. It was an incredible show, but the bracin...

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edmtunes.com /1 month ago

Chicago’s Acclaimed Philanthropic Festival Summer’s Last Dance Unveils Phase 1 Lineup

Chicago’s acclaimed independent and philanthropic music festival Summer’s Last Dance has officially unveiled the Phase 1 lineup for its 2026 return, led by nationally Grammy-lauded...

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undertheradarmag.com /1 month ago

Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival, The Salt Shed, Chicago, US, May 23-24, 2026

The 2026 edition of Warm Love Cool Dreams festival took place at the Salt Shed in Chicago last month with performances from The Jesus & Mary Chain, Tortoise, Courtney Barnett,...

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stereogum.com /1 month ago

Bad Bad Hats & Party Nails Launch New Band Megasound, Announce Self-Titled Debut

New indie-pop supergrou alert! Since 2012, Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge have been the main members of the cult-favorite Minneapolis group Bad Bad Hats. Last year, they released a...

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electricliterature.com /1 month ago

Your Next Read, Based on Your Favorite ’00s Indie Songs

Researching my debut novel, The Maidenheads, which is set in the DC music scene from the late 1990s until 2012, sent me down some curious rabbit holes. I toured backstage at venues...

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undertheradarmag.com /1 day ago

Friko on “Something Worth Waiting For”

The sophomore album by Chicago indie rockers Friko, Something Worth Waiting For, lives up to its name with youthful anticipation.

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redfin.com /1 week ago

10 Hidden Gems in Chicago

From mouth-watering restaurants to hidden murals around the city, locals dish their favorite hidden gems in Chicago. The post 10 Hidden Gems in Chicago appeared first on Redfin | R...

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nwitimes.com /1 month ago

X-Rock to host Rock the Region at Hard Rock Casino

X-Rock 103.9 will host local bands for the Rock the Region local music showcase at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue.

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edmtunes.com /3 weeks ago

[Event Review] RÜFÜS DU SOL Illuminated Wrigley Field In Chicago

After a close encounter with Mother Nature, GRAMMY-award-winning band RÜFÜS DU SOL made their Chicago stop on their 2026 North American tour one to remember. The sky opened up on F...

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eugeneweekly.com /1 month ago

This Band Sux

Two Pacific Northwest punk bands celebrate new releases June 12 at Campbell Club, the oldest student housing cooperative at the University of Oregon. Seattle-based band … Continue...

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twangville.com /2 days ago

Monday Morning Video – Al Green and Chicago

Chicago, the rock band known for hits like “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday in the Park,” are joined by soul legend Al Green in this 1973 performance. Green sings his own hit “Tired of...

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undertheradarmag.com /1 month ago

Belle and Sebastian @ The Salt Shed, Chicago, US, May 29, 2026

On Friday May 29 2026, Belle and Sebastian hit the stage at Chicago’s Salt Shed for the second night of 30th Anniversary Tour. While the previous evening was dedicated to their deb...

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