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 […]
“SHOTGUN Remix” Shows How Much Matt Muse and femdot. Love Their Friends
Last year, Matt Muse released his EP Love and Nappyness, a fantastic snapshot of the rapper’s incredible flow and unique outlook. The small collection of songs focused on different types […]
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 […]
Preview: Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Quartet and Music of the Baroque to Perform In-Person Concerts in Skokie
As part of its Out Back Summer Sessions, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting the Chicago Philharmonic Chamber String Quartet and Music of the Baroque […]
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 […]
Interview: Alex Stoitsiadis of Dogleg Is Ready to Perform a Proper Show of Melee for an At-Home Audience
From a bedroom project to a full band, Dogleg have been making waves with their hyper referential and energetic sound. Back in March, Dogleg released Melee to critical acclaim and […]
Interview: True to Their Music–Introducing Patrick Bale & The Pale Ales
“If you try to be something you aren‘t people will see right through you. If you stay true to who you are you can‘t go wrong.” Two winters ago, the […]
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 […]
Interview: A Summery Delight, Soul Honey Records Debuts The Family Barbecue
One of my favorite musicians of all time, Nile Rodgers, has a quote that couldn’t be more applicable to our worldly situation. What do great artists do when they see […]
Review: The Old Guard Is a Grown-Up Action Flick with a Ferocious Kick
First published in 2017, the highly popular Image comic series (and later graphic novel) The Old Guard concerns a small group (meaning four) of immortal warriors who live in secret, […]