2020 in Review: What We Liked in Music
Much like everything else in 2020, music was a little weird. Amazing albums came out bereft of the typical touring cycle and songs got lost under the weight of COVID […]
Old Joy Shares the Gift of Music with Monks Aflame
There is something special about sharing music with music lovers, friends, family, and fellow fans. In a way, sharing music in a world where we feel so distant from one […]
Ric Wilson Turns Up “Trunk Music” for All to Hear
Last year, Ric Wilson took the stage at Pitchfork Music Festival and wowed the early Saturday crowd with an incredibly fun performance that I still think about. Whether he was […]
Feature: Chris Porterfield Is Surviving, and That’s Enough
Chris Porterfield sings with a kind of howl. On his songs, recorded with the folk-rock band Field Report, his words come out with a ferociousness that charges the poetry with […]
It’s the Final Bandcamp Friday of the Year, So Let’s Support Some Local Musicians
December is here and 2020 is finally coming to an end. That also means that it’s the last Bandcamp Friday of the year. This new tradition of Bandcamp waiving their […]
It’s the Penultimate Bandcamp Friday of the Year, Let’s Support Some Local Acts
We’re nearing the end of the year and Bandcamp Friday is coming to a close. This new tradition of Bandcamp waiving their fees on the very first Friday of the […]
3CR’s Guide to Record Store Day Drop 3 2020 in Chicago and Beyond
Hey folks, before we jump into the Record Store Day Drop 3 details, I should warn you that there are an annoying amount of COVID-19 reminders throughout the post. We […]
It’s Another Bandcamp Friday, So Let’s Support Some Local Acts!
First Friday of the month? It must be Bandcamp Friday! The online music platform Bandcamp has been waiving their fees on the site on the very first Friday of the […]
3CR’s Guide to Record Store Day Drop 1 2020 in Chicago and Beyond
Hey folks, before we jump into the Record Store Day Drop 1 details, I should warn you that there is an annoying amount of COVID-19 reminders throughout the post. We […]
The Hideout Online Finds a New Home at NoonChorus
When you think of the top places to see a show in Chicago, it would be obscene to neglect The Hideout. The small tucked away venue has been one of […]
Bandcamp Friday Is Back and We Have Some Local Music Suggestions for You!
At this point, Bandcamp Fridays should be ingrained in every music fan’s minds. The online music platform Bandcamp has been waiving their fees on the site the first Friday of […]
Support Local Artists as Bandcamp is Waiving Their Revenue Share Today
It’s another round of Bandcamp Fridays as the online music platform has decided to waive their fees on the site for the day, directing their cut of the profits to […]