• What So Not reveals Anomaly tracklist, shares “As One” ft. Herizen

    Anomaly out Sept. 16 via Counter / Sweat It Out: Pre-Save/Order A shimmering deviation from archetypal electronica, the journey for Australian producer What So Not from his early beginnings to 2022 has been one lined with eyewatering collaborations, countless explosive live shows on some of the world’s biggest stages, and, as of Friday, September 16,…

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  • INTERVIEW: What So Not Talks “Not All The Beautiful Things”

    Not All The Beautiful Things is out now on Counter Records It’s been nearly a year since we saw Australian DJ/producer What So Not rip through an iconic set in the desert of Indio, California. It was the final hours of Coachella 2017 — a pair of weekends immortalized with performances by Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Lady…

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  • What So Not Releases Debut Album, Announces World Tour

    Not All The Beautiful Things is out now via Counter Records. Stream the album below. Last year, What So Not closed out our fourth consecutive visit to Coachella. The rattling future bass set was absolutely incredible, and one of the best ways to end another unforgettable weekend in the desert. At the time, the Australia-born artist was touring…

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  • Babehoven shares enchanting song “Ella’s From Somewhere Else”

    New York-based indie duo Babehoven is back with an enchanting new single, “Ella’s From Somewhere Else.” The tender ballad, which serves as the closing track of their upcoming album, Water’s Here In You, is a poignant exploration of memory, love, and longing. Inspired by a performance by Ella O’Conner Williams of Squirrel Flower, Maya Bon,…

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  • Review: For Thee Sacred Souls, love is always in the air [Photos]

    The Sacred Souls (album) is out now on Daptone Records With a mix of Chicano, Philly, Chicago, Memphis, and Panama soul, all sewn seamlessly together by Josh Lane‘s angelic vocals, Thee Sacred Souls’ music has filled rooms for people of all different backgrounds, sharing one common emotion: Love. Tonight, The Fillmore Silver Spring was just an…

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  • Review: Sylvan Esso @ The Anthem – 8/11/2023: Photos

    Wild analog electronic wizards, Sylvan Esso are at it again. Thanks to last year’s No Rules Sandy, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn’s third show at The Anthem was their most fun yet. Their fourth album is the duo at their most improvisational and musically liberated, splicing chopped-up vocals and synths alongside acoustic guitars and field…

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  • Kelela’s “Raven” Unleashes a Sonic Revolution in Chicago: Photos

    In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Kelela emerges as an unparalleled force, a visionary who has seamlessly woven the threads of alternative and electro-R&B into a mesmerizing soundscape. With each boundary-defying release, she challenges conventions. Her latest creation, Raven, is a beautiful culmination of this ongoing journey. Recently, the stage at Chicago’s Thalia Hall became…

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  • Conan Gray soars on Max Martin, Ilya gem “Never Ending Song”

    “Never Ending Song” is out on Republic Records The reserved teen of Sunset Season is long gone. Today, Conan Gray graces our ears with his latest single, “Never Ending Song,” and it’s further establishing his place as a fully polished pop star at the top of his game. Co-written and co-produced by the legendary Max…

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  • Review: Riovaz brings sold-out ‘RIORAVE’ to Schubas [Photos]

    Following a string of six sold-out shows in major cities, including LA, Houston, Atlanta, and Brooklyn, 18-year-old breakout artist Riovaz brought the ‘RIORAVE’ to Chicago venue Schubas for a high-energy, tour-closing show. Arriving on February 25th, the night after his new EP, Disturb The Norm, was released by Darkroom/Geffen Records, the young artist had a…

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  • 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss North Coast Music Festival 2023

    North Coast returns September 1-3: Tickets North Coast Music Festival has revealed its Phase One lineup for 2023, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible experience. From September 1st to 3rd (Labor Day Weekend), the festival will host some of the world’s best electronic music acts at Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus. With more artists…

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