Noname is super popping right now. You probably knew that already, however. And if you’re an artist deserving enough to land a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, then you’re really super popping. Duh. Well today, the good people at NPR just released Noname’s 15-minute set, which features the Chicago star performing a medley of “Diddy Bop,” “Yesterday,” […]
Finally, the day has come! After months of anticipation from Detroit's Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas over when their sophomore album would be arriving, the wait is just about over. Jessica Hernandez and her faithful Deltas' new album, Telephone/Teléfono, will arrive June 23 via Dead Owl Music / Instant Records. When we caught up with Hernandez [...]
Curator Justin Farrar from playlist publication The Dowsers posted a Spotify playlist of Chicago underground musicians.
"...for this playlist, we focus primarily on musicians, bands, and oddball geniuses who stalk the back alleys, linking DIY elect... Read More...
John Opera, Double Slit (yellow), 2017 Cyanotype, acrylic and vinyl paint on canvas 33 x 26 in
Reception: April 15, 5-8pm
Document is pleased to present Technical Images, John Opera’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. This exhibit cont... Read More...
"Female-fronted" is often treated like its own musical genre, talked about with a groan and a sigh, the conversation shifting from the music itself to the stigma many women musicians continue to face despite their multitudes of talent: what it's li...
Last fall, Wilco announced a new tour in support of their most recent album Schmilco. Now, the band have extended that tour, with new summer dates in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and more, as well as several festival appearances in Europe. Find the band’s most up-to-date tour itinerary below.
Maxwell has also announced a new tour; Ledisi and Leela James will support, while Common will also join for select dates. Find the full list of tour dates below.
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