Johari Noelle Wants to Find Peace and “Get Free”
Back when Johari Noelle released her debut EP Things You Can’t Say Out Loud (or TYCOL as it now appears on spotify), I was immediately hooked on her incredible voice […]
Quiet Pterodactyl and CIVL Support Local Music with Situation Chicago 2
Last year as the pandemic was completely changing the way we live and entertain ourselves, Quiet Pterodactyl released Situation Chicago. The compilation album brought together 25 tracks by local artists […]
Split Single Returns and Announces New Album Amplificado
Whether you know Jason Narducy from his work with bands like Bob Mould Band, Superchunk, or Verbow, there’s one thing that’s plainly obvious: Narducy know how to craft a good […]
Preview: Bach Week Festival 2021 and Fundraiser Set to Return Following Pandemic Hiatus
Planning continues for an abbreviated version of Evanston’s Bach Week Festival to celebrate the music of the baroque master, Johann Sebastian Bach. Last year’s event was a COVID-19 casualty. This […]
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 […]
Interview: Luke Ray Debuts EP, “Thank You, Anyone”
The liveliness of music is what moves people. An authentic, simple, yet warming tone is what Luke Ray creates when he picks up his guitar. Ray grew up in a […]
3CR’s Guide to Record Store Day Black Friday 2020 in Chicago and Beyond
Hey folks, before we jump into the Record Store Day Black Friday details, I should warn you that there are an annoying amount of COVID-19 reminders throughout the post. We […]
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 […]
Preview: New Music Chicago to Celebrate 15 Years with Virtual, Live Concerts
New Music Chicago will be celebrating their 15th anniversary with Anniversary Bash, including two live, virtual concerts broadcast from the new Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago this Saturday […]
“Groceries” Leads the Way to Rich Jones & Montana Macks’ Collaborative Album How do you sleep at night?
Despite all the bad news piling on in the past few weeks, the announcement of a new album from Rich Jones and producer Montana Macks is a breath of relief. […]
3CR’s Guide to Record Store Day Drop 2 2020 in Chicago and Beyond
Hey folks, before we jump into the Record Store Day Drop 2 details, I should warn you that there are an annoying amount of COVID-19 reminders throughout the post. We […]
Growing Concerns Poetry Collective Make Themselves Heard with “Shout Across Mountains”
It’s been three years since Chicago-based group Growing Concerns Poetry Collective released their fantastic debut album WE HERE: Thank You For Noticing. That album was not only an immensely enjoyable […]