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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…
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Experimental keyboardist and composer Kelly Moran gives you something to reflect on with Don’t Trust Mirrors - Chicago Reader
Kelly Moran Sun 4/5 at Constellation The post Experimental keyboardist and composer Kelly Moran giv…
Parlor Greens, “Emeralds”
The organ trio's latest is Instrumental jazz-funk at its explosive, groovy best. Read full story on…
ListN Up Playlist: Keren Abreu (March 26, 2026)
Keren Abreu is a singer-songwriter whose music is a multilingual blend of folk lyricism, pop melodi…
Anna Calvi: Is This All There Is? EP
Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius, and Matt Berninger guest on the UK singer-songwriter’s l…
Anne Hills carries folk music’s Chicago heyday in her head and heart - Chicago Reader
One of my favorite ways to discover a local artist is to study the liner notes of a thrift-store LP…
Experimental bass clarinetist Emily Rach Beisel drops a new album of heavy winds - Chicago Reader
Emily Rach Beisel Fri 4/10 at 8:30 pm The post Experimental bass clarinetist Emily Rach Beisel drop…
Three Music Thingz with DI LEO
Oouuuuoooouuu, it's another rendition of Three Music Thingz, the blogseries where I ask musicians f…
New Release ‘Electric Rebound’ from Ricardo Formoso
Fusing the freedom of jazz with the drive of progressive rock, this record delivers dynamic rhythms…
Fire-Toolz – “Balam =^..^= Says IPv09082024 Strawberry Head”
Fire-Toolz, a Chicago-based experimental electronic producer, has released a lead single titled ‘Ba…
The Best Performances of 2026's Love Rocks NYC » PopMatters
Love Rocks NYC promised an all-star lineup, one that wouldn't have been out of place at Newport Fol…
Maisy Grace ‘Stepping Stone’ | Right Chord Music
Cornish singer-songwriter Maisy Grace releases ‘Stepping Stone,’ a song that explores the challenge…
Maisy Grace ‘Stepping Stone’ | Right Chord Music
Cornish singer-songwriter Maisy Grace navigates the uncertainties of adulthood in the city. Maisy G…
Alex James drops his powerful new cut, “Figure It Out Now”
Coming out of the north-east of England is Alex James, who is a singer-songwriter, backed up by a t…
Fake eyes and forklifts - Chicago Reader
“I got a fake eye that a guy gave to me. He wants it back,” says comedian and singer-songwriter Rya…
The New Ways Drops The Danceables Collection on Dysfunct
The New Ways, also known as electronic artist Shelbric Fuller, has just released his new House Tech…
Juanma Trujillo — A Cantaclaro in Barcelona | The Tonearm
‘Música Para Quinteto: Live at Jazz Cava’ captures Juanma Trujillo's Barcelona quintet at full burn…
On Their Own Terms: How the AACM Built a New American Music
For 50 years, The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians Has Redefined Jazz & Be…
Jonivan Jones reveals new offering, “Take my heart (to its grave)”
Jonivan Jones is back with his exciting new offering, “Take my heart (to its grave)”. The song is h…
Preserving the French Underground: A Guide to Souffle Continu
The label spotlights artists who crafted visionary music blending free improvisation, jazz, prog ro…
Ben Wendel's ‘BaRcoDe’ Is Unique and Uniquely Excellent » PopMatters
Ben Wendel has played with groove-oriented rhythms, electronics, and unusual instrumentation, as if…
Jim Lauderdale Aims to Make Us All Smile and Be Happy » PopMatters
Americana singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale aims to make one smile, and he understands the best way …
Victoria George Shares Gratitude On ‘Every Little Bit’ | RCM Blog
Victoria George releases ‘Every Little Bit,’ a deeply personal track inspired by her journey of res…