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Swatches Is Brewing Up Something New

Swatches Is Brewing Up Something New With Upcoming EP “An Early Afternoon…”

By: Greta Waits
On: March 3, 2021
When The Sun Sets Releases New Video

When The Sun Sets Releases New Video “Inside Out.”

Opshional Crisis

PREMIERE! Opshional – Crisis (Official Lyric Video)

Music News:

  • Kali Uchis Nominated For Her First Latin American Music Award For Favorite Pop Album

    By: Dennis Kelly
    On: March 3, 2021
  • Industrial Metal Band Dead Animal Assembly Plant To Release Album Bring Out The Dead via Armalyte Industries

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: March 1, 2021
  • SG Lewis Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album Times – OUT TODAY!

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: February 19, 2021
  • Canadian Alt-Metal Favorites SUMO CYCO to Release New Album, Initiation on May 7, 2021 via Napalm Records

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: February 11, 2021
  • VANS Unveil a new digital livestream network, Channel 66

    By: Makayla Bullard
    On: February 10, 2021
  • Capra reveals details for debut full-length, ‘In Transmission’; launches video for “The Locust Preacher”

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: February 3, 2021
  • The 61st University of Chicago Folk Festival Goes Online, Feb 12-13, 2021

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: February 3, 2021
  • Gorgon City Begin A Major Year of Releases Teaming Up With Chicago’s Drama For A 2nd Time On You’ve Done Enough

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: February 2, 2021
  • Gibson – Emerges As Music Industry Leader

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: January 24, 2021
  • Melodic Hardcore Upstarts SETYØURSAILS Sign Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records

    By: Chicago Music Guide
    On: January 22, 2021

New Music

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  • Feather Shares Her Debut Single

    Chicago-Based R&B Sensation Feather Shares Her Debut Single, “Juke”

  • It Will Get Better

    Eddy and the Arsons Releases their first song of 2021, “It Will Get Better.”

  • Adem - Sixth St

    Adem Dalipi – Sixth St. (New Single)

  • Aubrey Haddard

    Aubrey Haddard – Portuguese Red (New Single)

  • Lines of Loyalty

    Lines of Loyalty Releases Debut Single, “I’m Not the One”

  • duet for Valentine's Day

    Solitaire Miles and Howard Levy duet for Valentine’s Day

  • Lucky Daye

    Lucky Daye – On Read Featuring Tiana Major9

  • Burning

    Danielle Juhre – Burning (New Single)

  • Soleil Bleu - Alma Page

    Soleil Bleu – Alma Page (Official Audio)

  • cEvin Key

    cEvin Key w IAMX – Anger is an ACID

Music Videos

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  • When The Sun Sets Releases New Video

    When The Sun Sets Releases New Video “Inside Out.”

  • Lever Live

    Lever Continuing To Keep Live Music Alive Amidst Pandemic

  • Opshional Crisis

    PREMIERE! Opshional – Crisis (Official Lyric Video)

  • Lines of Loyalty

    Lines of Loyalty Releases Debut Single, “I’m Not the One”

  • Aid and Abet

    Slow Crush – Aid and Abet (Official Music Video)

  • Eight46

    EGXBH – Eight46 (Official Video)

  • Nervosa

    NERVOSA – Under Ruins (Official Video)

  • Tribulation Releases Video For Funeral Pyre; Graces Cover Of Decibel Magazine

  • Demon Head launches video

    Demon Head launches video for new single, The Feline Smile

  • Delilah Bon

    Delilah Bon – School (Official Music Video)

Interviews

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Swatches Is Brewing Up Something New

Swatches Is Brewing Up Something New With Upcoming EP “An Early Afternoon…”

By: Greta Waits
On: March 3, 2021

Swatches Is Brewing Up Something New With Upcoming EP “An Early Afternoon…” – Read our interview with them here on Chicago Music Guide!

Jessica Lynn Interview And Contest!

Jessica Lynn Interview

By: Dennis Kelly
On: January 27, 2021
Trevor James Interview

Shining Some Light on Chicago’s Trevor James [Interview]

By: Dennis Kelly
On: December 11, 2020

Previews & Reviews

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It Will Get Better

Eddy and the Arsons Releases their first song of 2021, “It Will Get Better.”

By: Ethan Barkman
On: March 5, 2021

Eddy and the Arsons Releases their first song of 2021, “It Will Get Better.” Check it out here on Chicago Music Guide!

Lever Live

Lever Continuing To Keep Live Music Alive Amidst Pandemic

By: Ethan Barkman
On: February 23, 2021
duet for Valentine's Day

Solitaire Miles and Howard Levy duet for Valentine’s Day

By: JM Reid
On: February 12, 2021

The Turnout

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Chris Crack

Ranking Every Chris Crack Song Released in 2020

By: Caleb Sowle
On: February 2, 2021

Ranking Every Chris Crack Song Released in 2020 When an artist releases five albums in a year, it’s often followed by questions about consistency. The common understanding being that in order to achieve quantity, one must sacrifice quality, and vice versa. The exception is West Side Chicago’s Chris Crack. In

Open Mike Eagle

It’s October and I’m Tired: Open Mike Eagle’s “Anime, Trauma, and Divorce”

By: Caleb Sowle
On: October 28, 2020
drake

In An Attempt to Listen to Anything But Drake

By: Caleb Sowle
On: September 2, 2020

Gallery

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Mel Senese Live

Mel Senese Live at Chicago Music Guide [GALLERY]

By: Dennis Kelly
On: November 2, 2020

Photos of Chicago Pop extraordinaire, Mel Senese live at Chicago Music Guide by Dennis M. Kelly. Check them out here on Chicago Music Guide!

Paul Ramirez Live

Paul Ramirez Live at Chicago Music Guide [GALLERY]

By: Dennis Kelly
On: October 19, 2020
Jon Babin Live

Jon Babin Live at Chicago Music Guide [GALLERY]

By: Dennis Kelly
On: October 19, 2020

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Articles

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Lever Live

Lever Continuing To Keep Live Music Alive Amidst Pandemic

By: Ethan Barkman
On: February 23, 2021

Lever Continuing To Keep Live Music Alive Amidst Pandemic Since the beginning of the pandemic, live music has practically disappeared from artists large

Global Music Podcast

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Best of 2020

Global Music Podcast 08 – Best of 2020

By: Chicago Music Guide
On: December 27, 2020

Arelys Jimenez of Chicago’s Matianak brings you the Best of 2020 on this episode of Global Music Podcast. Listen here on Chicago Music Guide!

Sounds of Chicago

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Chicago Metal

SOUNDS OF CHICAGO – Remembering Chicago Metal of the 80’s & 90’s

By: Dennis Kelly
On: February 25, 2021

Host, Dennis Kelly looks back on some of the great Chicago Metal of 80’s and 90’s with guest speakers, Nick Sanzeri and Corporate Death.

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Low-Cal Alcohol 101: The Best Ways to Limit Calories in Your Drinks

If you’re looking for a way to incorporate an occasional alcoholic beverage into your wellness routine (who can say low in calories but high in flavor?), here are several options that will keep you on track without sacrificing taste and fun.

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Find Your Focus

Find Your Focus: 6 Reasons to Start Meditation

If your 2021 goals include wellness, then meditation might be on your list to try. Find out the benefits of adding a meditation practice to your new year routine!

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Good for You Inside and Out: 5 Must-Have Vitamin C Skincare Products

Is it time to update your skincare routine? Make sure that you add vitamin C to your regimen for brighter and more even-toned skin. Here are 5 products you can easily incorporate into your morning routine today!

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4 Delicious Winter Soups for a Healthy 2021

4 Delicious Winter Soups for a Healthy 2021

Are you ready to start the new year with healthy, filling meals? These four winter soup recipes are delicious and nutritious, so go ahead and have seconds!

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Upgrade Your Work

5 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Work-From-Home Office

Many of us have had to pivot from a traditional office to a work-from-home set up this year, and while there can be advantages to working from home, having a dedicated space for work can feel impossible to create. Luckily, just a few simple and affordable upgrades can improve your work-from-home experience dramatically, helping to improve both your productivity and happiness!

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Hot Tech Trends

Did You Know Your Home Could Be This Smart? Hot Tech Trends for 2021

You’ve spent so much time at home in 2020 – why not give it a refreshing update for 2021? These smart home tech additions will make it truly feel like a home sweet home.

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St. Patrick’s Day Twist

10 Savory & Sweet Snacks with A St. Patrick’s Day Twist

These green goodies add the perfect holiday flair to your St. Patrick’s Day table. With a mix of both savory and sweet, these snacks are good for school treats and family eats!

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Effortless Entertaining

7 Must-Have Items for Effortless Entertaining

As we begin a new year, it’s time to outfit your home for the upcoming holidays, celebrations, and parties. Here are 7 gadgets and accessories that’ll make for effortless entertaining in the months ahead.

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