top of page


From House Music to Atmos, Vince Lawrence Keeps Reinventing Sound
How a pioneer of Chicago House Music has maintained an international influence since he was 15 years old.
Oct 239 min read


Almost There But Not Really's Love Letter to Fans from Riot Fest
ATBNR makes their first appearance at Riot Fest.
Sep 234 min read


Interview with Chase Walsh of Worry Club: From Music to Movies to…
Chase talks about his role in a new movie about Rancid and his band Worry Club
Sep 223 min read


Atlanta's GRIP on Creating from Scratch with Scattrbrain
GRIP compares the hip hop world to the punk scene through the eyes of his new project, Scattrbrain
Jul 295 min read


Mexico City’s Austin TV Brings Math Rock to Chicago
No one was singing but everyone was wearing a mask - the crowd and Austin TV
Jul 263 min read


Tanner Dane v. Chicago Parks & Rec
What's going on at Belmont Harbor / AIDS Garden? Is Tanner Dane also in Hollyy?
Jun 265 min read


Interview with Ed Cuozzo of University Drive: Finding Authenticity Through Grief and Sonic Experimentations
Their EP, First Stage Separation, "feels like you’re in the room with a fucking rock band."
Jun 185 min read


Interview with Zoe Garcia of Sunday Cruise
Zoe Garcia talks about how she created Chicago's pop punk band, Sunday Cruise.
Jun 56 min read


Fuel for Thought
How do fuel prices impact musicians, fans and the industry? A look back on when oil prices surged in 2006.
Apr 255 min read


Interview with Joey Valence & Brae: Can They Succeed Without the Music Industry?
How old are Joey Valence and Brae? What we should be asking is whether it's possible to maintain success without a label.
Feb 254 min read


Whatever Happened to Lebanon's Mashrou' Leila? (Part 3): Mashrou' Leila Goes Dark
What happened to Lebanon's Mashrou' Leila?
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Getting to Know Elliott Smith...Elliott
On the anniversary of his death, Simmons shares her journey in getting to know Elliott Smith, from his music to seeing him live to meeting his friends.
Jan 21, 20255 min read
bottom of page
