Soft and Dumb have just dropped a new single titled “Be Better.” It’s a short little fuzzed-out lofi rock track with an instantly catchy chorus. I also love the transitions between the chorus and verses …
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The Urbana Hootenanny celebrates 10 years today
Today, March 28th, 2022, the Rose Bowl Tavern’s Urbanna Hootenanny celebrates 10 years. The event is an open stage where any musician is welcome to bring an instrument — or just their own voice — and …
The Overture: March 28-April 3
Head into April with some great shows from LUNA LUNA, Castle Finn, Chicago Farmer, and more.
LLYN’s new song is dreamy, sparkly goodness
LLYN have just released a new single, the first off their upcoming EP Careful Now. The track is titled “And So On,” and has a dreamy, shoe-gaze, bedroom rock feel to it, with some delicious …
Curb Service’s new single takes us back to the 90s
Curb Service — the musical project of Larry Gates — has released a new song titled “Take It From Me.” The track is grunge, 90s, Nirvana-esque, but still feels modern — and it kicks butt. The track …
Registration for Girls Rock C-U is now open
Girls Rock C-U’s 2022 camp is now open for registration. The camp will run July 25-July 29, with the final concert happening on July 30th at Rose Bowl Tavern. The camps have previously been held …
Check out the new music video for “Illini Anthem”
The music video for Jarrel Young and Lamont Holden’s “Illini Anthem” has just dropped, and it’s a lot of fun. The video, filmed at the State Farm Center, features Young and Holden performing the track …
The Overture: March 21-27
Lots of big names in the area this week, including Jukebox the Ghost, Todd Snider, Asleep At the Wheel, and more.
Check out Mermaid Heaven’s submission for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest
Electro-pop group Mermaid Heaven have just shared their submission for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, a new track titled “You.” The gorgeous live performance features the three members of the band in a living room, surrounded …
The Overture: March 14-20
We've got improvisational, psych-rock, punk, and more, all this week in live music.