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The Lollapalooza Experience

The Lollapalooza Experience – The Artist’s Perspective

On: June 18, 2021
The Endeavorist Weekly - E2

The Endeavorist Weekly – E2

Tab Benoit

Tab Benoit at City Winery Chicago with Special Guest Alastair Greene

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Lollapalooza Full 2021 Schedule

Lollapalooza Full 2021 Schedule Announced!

On: June 10, 2021
1-Day Tickets

Lollapalooza Announce 2021 Lineup By Day Plus 1-Day Tickets!

On: June 2, 2021

New Releases

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  • Strange Illusion

    Jay Nash – Strange Illusion (Single)

    Jay Nash releases “Strange Illusion” and we have it for you right here! Check it out on Chicago Music Guide!

  • Birdseye

    I M U R – Birdseye (Single)

    OUT TODAY! The new single, Birdseye, by the one and only, lovely I M U R! Check out the great new song right here on Chicago Music Guide!

  • Trust Fund Baby

    Sweetjane X – Trust Fund Baby (New Single)

    Check out the great new single Trust Fund Baby by Sweetjane X right here on Chicago Music Guide!

  • Date a Star

    LIL WEST – Date a Star (Single)

    Check out the new single from LIL WEST for Date a Star and many more new songs right here on Chicago Music Guide!

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  • The Creeps

    Garbage – The Creeps (Official Music Video)

  • Don't Hold Back

    DRAMA – Don’t Hold Back (Official Video)

  • It Don't Matter

    Alok, Sofi Tukker & INNA – It Don’t Matter (Official Lyric Video)

  • Nightwitch

    Vicious Attack – Nightwitch (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

  • Abyssal Trip

    Spelljammer – Abyssal Trip (Official Music Video)

  • Trying

    Elissa Mielke – Trying (Official Lyric Video)

  • DC, Knucks - Bobby and Rowdy

    DC, Knucks – Bobby and Rowdy (Official Video)

  • Snow Globe

    Waterparks – Snow Globe (Official Music Video)

  • Danielle Juhre - Burning | Mahogany Home Edition

    Danielle Juhre – Burning | Mahogany Home Edition

  • Wolf Rd – As Good As It Gets (Official Music Video)

Interviews

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Making Music For Mental Health

Bryan Joseph Kuhn – Making Music For Mental Health [Interview]

By: Dennis Kelly
On: May 17, 2021

Bryan Joseph Kuhn – Making Music For Mental Health – Watch the interview and hear clips of his music right here on Chicago Music Guide!

Inspirational Life of Jennifer Zhang

Unveiling the Truly Inspirational Life of Jennifer Zhang [INTERVIEW]

On: April 26, 2021
Conversation

A Sweet Conversation With Chicago’s Sweetie [INTERVIEW]

On: April 14, 2021

Featured Artist of the Week

YASIR

FEATURED ARTIST – YASIR

By: Ethan Barnedo
On: June 21, 2021

The featured artist this week is YASIR. Learn all about him and check out some music right here on Chicago Music Guide!

Wic Whitney

FEATURED ARTIST – Wic Whitney

By: Ethan Barnedo
On: June 14, 2021
Don Staxks

FEATURED ARTIST – Don Staxks

By: Ethan Barnedo
On: June 7, 2021

Gallery

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Eric Gales Live at Piazza [GALLERY] 1

Eric Gales Live at Piazza [GALLERY]

By: Roman Sobus
On: June 20, 2021

Photos of Eric Gales live at Piazza taken by Roman Sobus. Check them out here on Chicago Music Guide!

Rochaus Endeavorist Weekly

Rochaus Endeavorist Weekly E3

By: Brian Christian Adam
On: June 15, 2021
The Endeavorist Weekly - E2

The Endeavorist Weekly – E2

By: Brian Christian Adam
On: June 9, 2021

Apple Music Top 25: Chicago

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The Lollapalooza Experience

The Lollapalooza Experience – The Artist’s Perspective

By: Dennis Kelly
On: June 18, 2021

The Lollapalooza Experience – The Artist’s Perspective. Featuring Elohim, Larkin Poe, Bayonne and Payday, get their views on Lollapalooza here!

Global Music Podcast

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Global Music Podcast 09

Global Music Podcast 09 – Music That Moves You

By: Dennis Kelly
On: May 18, 2021

Global Music Podcast 09 – Featuring Maggie Rose, Ariel Ryder, I M U R, Sweetjane X, Emma Mae, Biscay, Jazzy Chill, Flostate, and more!

Sounds of Chicago

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2nd Annual Fundraiser For CIMA

SOUNDS OF CHICAGO – 2nd Annual Fundraiser For CIMA

By: Dennis Kelly
On: June 1, 2021

SOUNDS OF CHICAGO – 2nd Annual Fundraiser For CIMA – Listen on Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio, and more! Donate at savechicagomedia.org

Reviews

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Alex Bracy

Melodic Hard Rock Studio Project, Alex Bracy, Releases new single “Song 2”

By: Ethan Barkman
On: May 21, 2021

Melodic Hard Rock Studio Project, Alex Bracy, Releases new single “Song 2”, check it out here on Chicago Music Guide!

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