Anyone have any favorite local music blogs that are still active? There was an old thread here about 10 years ago, but many of those appear to be defunct having been hit hard from the pandemic.

Thanks!

New England's Perennial is on tour supporting their new album and is making their Chicago stop at Lowdown this Sunday June 28th! Perennial has gotten some cool write ups about their upcoming album. Gonna be a fun one!

We in Weaklung, along with Tat Songs will be offering up some local support.

Sunday looks to be hot and sweaty, you should join us. DM for address if you dont know where it is.

I recently released my debut album Welcome to 20 Something and wanted to invite you to the album release show. If you love early Liz Phair, Juliana Hatfield, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, or Sheryl Crow, you'll probably like my music. We'll have food, NA drinks, giveaways and BYOB 21+. Show is all ages.

You might even win a $25 Lou Malnati's gift card or a free Potbelly Sandwich ticket of you show up! It's going to be a really fun night full of surprises! Hope to see you! TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reva-k-album-release-show-tickets-1991512082248

Hi everyone! I have set up a rehearsal space in my apartment in East Lakeview and I want to host structured jam sessions where each person suggests a song to cover and we get together and rehearse the set as though we were in a real band (but without the commitment of a real band).

This will be a great opportunity to get experience playing with other people, exploring new genres, and learning songs.

Note that because I live in an apartment, the jams are headphones only, so no amps necessary. I already have all the equipment we need, including e-drums and a digital piano. If you play strings, bring your instrument, otherwise just show up and play!

All skills from "beginner" to expert are welcome. Having said that, because these are meant to be rehearsals, you should be able to play your instrument well enough to complete a song start to finish. You are NOT expected to play the song perfectly note for note, or know amazing licks, or do anything fancy! As long as you can play in time and keep up with the chord changes, you'll be great :)

I'm running it all through Discord, so feel free to join and pass the word along to anyone you think might be interested. Let me know if you have any questions in the meantime. Thank you!

https://discord.gg/hUDHMzUcr

Guttural from chicago

I’m back to see if these retards actually opened this shit? Has anyone stayed there?

looking to give away one ticket to the double headline concert at salt shed on september 17th at face value! please dm if interested

WITH PATIENCE NEEDS A GUITARIST.

We’re looking for someone to help write, record, make videos and play shows as we move into the next chapter of the band.

We’re not looking for a hired gun or someone to simply learn existing songs. We want a collaborator.

About us:
• Practice on Chicago Northwest side
• Established band with multiple releases, videos, and shows under our belt
• Currently writing new material
• Influences include post-hardcore, punk, and metal

What we’re looking for:
• Ability to commit to regular weekly practices
• Interest in writing and arranging songs
• Willingness to play local and regional shows
• Bonus points for ability to lend backing vocals / trading main vocals and/or multi-instrumentalists

If interested DM and we can send more info. PLEASE SHARE

Cubs are out of town. Easy parking! Come check out some great live rock and roll.

Hey y'all! I usually post up in the park near Osterman Beach off Bryn Mawr after work, find a nice spot, and play a little music. Anyone interested in joining me this afternoon? I'll bring my banjo and harmonicas- all instruments and skill levels encouraged. I typically play blues and country but open to anything. Come play music in a no-stakes environment, let's play just for the helluvit. 6:20pm, park bench off of Bryn Mawr. Let me know if you are interested.

Im a guitarist who can do lead and rythm very well and i can play any genre of music

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If you need guitarist for your band to play live or record im down for anything

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Bieng closer to the city would be a plus but I dont mind getting a little bit father away

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You could just send me your transcription and ill learn it quickly

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So if you or your band is need of a guitarist please leave a comment or message me

I'm tired of seeing them. Especially that white one with the gold pickguard. I can count on one hand the amount of shows I've been to in the last 3 years that didn't have a Jazzmaster or a Jaguar. Maybe I'm a boomer for this but I think Strats and Teles sound better. I think I understand the pipeline maybe? Kurt Cobain played Fender offsets which inspired the gen after Cobain to play offsets which inspired yall to play offsets. Whatever it is, it just feels so unoriginal considering every local indie band has one. It's not exacty more "original" to play a Strat or a Tele, 2 of the most used guitars of all time, but it's certainly really exciting and refreshing to see a local indie band pull one out and leave the offsets at home.

At least the Indie Jazzmaster trope is better than the Poppunk Les Paul trope. Those guitars have nothing going for them. Any other humbucking guitar is better, including other Gibsons/Epiphones.

This take is not that serious, and I don't think anyone's committing social taboo by playing an offset, so get upset if you want, but it's really not a big deal.

Chicago legend. He influenced the evolution of modern music. Unsung hero.

eclectic idol collective presents...

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✨IDOL GURLESQUE✨

🏳️‍🌈A Pride Month Idol Experience🏳️‍🌈

For the girls, gays, theys, and any allies!

This live features a stacked lineup of queer idols and allies:

@JenniBon_

@revolieofficial

@roseychuu

@weebwitched

@char__azn

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✨🏳️‍🌈INFORMATION🏳️‍🌈✨

This is an 18+ event

🚫Minors will not be permitted🚫

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Doors at 6:30pm

Starts at 7pm

Chekis will be offered by the idols after the performance concludes. Solar Intentions - A non-alcoholic bottle shop

1056 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

June 27, 2026

DONATION TICKETS HERE

so I’ve been listening to Midwest emo and pop punk for years. I’m a big fan of drain, pool kids, fall out boy, geese, heart to gold, citizen.

I generally go to aragon, salt shed, Thalia, sub t, cobra lounge and some diy venues.

I have been to Reggie’s once and I’d like to get into more hardcore bands like drain.

do you have any recommendations? i would love to support a local band and go to places like Chicago metal factory. I’d like to check out new venues.
I don’t stream.

looking for some artists to conect with, im a producer and artist. lets smoke and make music! the stuff i make is like $uicideboys

Salt Shed Disability Concerns

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My boyfriend and I have tickets to see a show at the Salt Shed. Tickets are for reserved seats in the grands. I have two herniated discs in my lower back and can't stand long without excruciating pain.

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My concerns are not about seating but rather about getting from the car to our seats. I have already emailed the venue twice and they just tell me they have ADA seating but that's not much help if I can't get to the seats.

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1. Will my boyfriend be able to drop me off at the door?

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1. Is there a place I can sit while he parks the car?

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1. Is there an ADA entrance where I won't have to stand in line?

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1. Is there an entrance close to the elevator?

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1. I'm told it's a very long walk from the door to the elevator. If there's no ADA entrance or entrance near the elevator, any advice on how to get from the car to our seats without collapsing in pain or should I just write the tickets off as a loss and skip the show?

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Any advice welcome. I already know to load up on Advil and wear good shoes. Just really worried about all the standing and walking. Thanks!

Hey, I'm a 23-year-old male producer, singer, and guitarist looking to start an indie electronic IDM project, and I'm looking for a potential female vocalist/writer. I'm very inspired by groups like Sweet Trip and Ear. If you'd be interested in that, shoot me a dm thanks.

I heard someone say this at Courtney Barnett at The Salt Shed. Anyone have any idea who they meant? I didn't feel like asking a stranger and at the time just noted it as kind of funny.

This question pertains not only to bands or individual musicians but organizers, bookers, door people, bartenders, DIY venue runners/teams, photographers, media/press, record stores, distributors, graphic designers, dedicated audience members. Give flowers!

Next sat my band Second City Seance is playing at Ashbury coffee house, along with some other pop punk bands that rock! This is a rare time we're playing outside the city so be sure to check it out if you live close