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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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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 /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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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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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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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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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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americana-uk.com /2 weeks ago

Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”

Well that’s it from us for this week. It’s PAYDAY for many people and if you’re dreamimg of a future when you can actually go out the of house without a wall of unbearable heat hit...

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earmilk.com /1 week ago

Mike DFG cements his place in the Chicago rap scene with new LP 'Heisman' [Interview]

Chicago is shaping up to be one of the hottest rap scenes of the 2020s, and Mike DFG sits at the nexus of it. After scoring one of his most…

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allaboutjazz.com /1 month ago

Charlie Ballantine Trio

Indianapolis-based guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to our stage and to our program--this time in front of a live audience. Charlie released two albums in 2021; Cold Coffee is...

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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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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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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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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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sf.funcheap.com /1 week ago

7/10/26: All Your Friends - $27.72

All Your Friends is the indie sleaze DJ dance party remixing all your favorite 2010s indie hits from Passion Pit, Grouplove, and LCD Soundsystem and more! Join the modern undergrou...

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edmtunes.com /2 weeks ago

Burning Man’s Mayan Warrior Lands in Union Park In Chicago

The next Summer stop in the coveted Mayan Warrior‘s tour is none other than the Midwest city of Chicago. The nonprofit organization and Art Car’s debut comes after prior fundraisin...

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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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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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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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indiedockmusicblog.co.uk /1 month ago

YACOVELLI – Since Emilia

Punk died. Grunge died. Alternative rock, we were told with the weary authority of a dozen retrospective documentaries, got swallowed whole by streaming playlists and politely file...

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eartothegroundmusic.co /3 weeks ago

Three excellent brand new indie rock tracks that will have you jamming through the rest of the year

Andrew Cushin – “Goodbye”-If you’re a fan of hard driving pop rock energy, definitely check out this new song from Andrew Cushin. The electric guitars are lush, providing a full so...

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stereogum.com /22 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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303magazine.com /1 month ago

A Legendary Post-Punk Sound Meets Colorado Jazz This Thursday

For fans of moody guitars, cinematic melodies and timeless post-punk anthems, this week’s stop at Denver’s Mission Ballroom…

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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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