May, 11 2012
Peoria-based rockers South Side Cindy release new video.
These greater-Chicagoland area rockers have released a brand new video to the song 'We The People' & which is part of their latest album titled 'State of Mind'.
The band is led by Cindy Youngren, a Brimfield, IL native who decided 6 years ago that a cover band wasn't the route to follow to achieve her dreams, so she put together her own team to collaborate, record, perform and the result is South Side Cindy.

For additional information on South Side Cindy, their new album and upcoming show/tour dates, visit them online at  http://www.southsidecindy.net

May, 11 2012
BATTLE OF THE EFFN ROCK SERIES II is announced.
The now completed and successful 1st season of the Battle of the Effn Rock Series has announced that it will return for a second installment of the event starting on July 6, 2012 and running through September 28, 2012. The event will feature bands in the rock, hard rock, alternative and metal formats of music. To register and qualify, rock bands need to submit an MP3 of original music  to effnrock@airadionet.com

Registration runs thru June 4, 2012. Qualified bands will be notified by June 10, 2012 with series details and schedule.

April 11, 2012
LOUDER THAN LOVE: THE GRANDE BALLROOM STORY
While the West Coast was groovin’ to the sounds of the “Summer of Love” in 1967, Detroit was pumping out a hard-driving, gritty, raw sound that was “Louder Than Love.” At the epicenter of this seminal music scene stood The Grande Ballroom, Detroit’s original rock and roll palace. “LOUDER THAN LOVE: The Grande Ballroom Story,” a new film by producer/director Tony D’Annunzio, relates the story of the hallowed halls that started it all, as told by the artists and fans who helped fuel The Grande phenomenon.
The film will make its Chicago screening debut this Saturday April 14th at The Logan Theatre (2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL). Showtime is 3 PM
Click HERE for additional information and tickets to the show.

April 10, 2012
EARTHEN GRAVE celebrates release of their 1st album.
CHICAGO – Metal band Earthen Grave is celebrating the release of its 1st full-length album, titled Earthen Grave, as a physical CD on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, and also as a special digital-only release on Sunday April 22nd in honor of Earth Day with a concert on Saturday, April 28th at Reggie's Rock Club (2109 South State Street, Chicago, IL) alongside Question Of Madness and Deep Space Pilots.
Earthen Grave (the album) is produced by Ron Holzner, and will be released on Holzner’s independent label Claude and Elmo Music.  It features the single “Blood Drunk,” which explores themes of love, trust, lies and revenge and features guest vocalist Kristin Joy Elane.  The Earthen Grave album influences include metal legends Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Metallica and Slayer. "We are very proud of this CD.  The whole band played at such an extreme level with amazing results. This has been one of the best musical experiences of my life,” says Holzner. Mark Weiner adds “It’s an overall record that explores the walks of life good and bad.”
Earthen Grave’s sound is driven by the unique alchemy of its members: Ron Holzner on bass (formerly of Trouble), classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine on extended range electric flying V violin, Mark Weiner on vocals, Jason Muxlow and Tony Spillman on guitar and Scott Davidson on drums.
For additional information, visit them on Facebook or their official website.

April 5, 2012
MisMatch visits the Chicago's Rock studios.
Members of the Chicago band MisMatch visited our studios a few days ago & not only gave us an insight into their band, upcoming album & live show, but also did an impromptu "unplugged" performance of some of the songs coming up. Check out the clip below & show your support by visiting them online to say 'hey'.

March 20, 2012
AN EXCLUSIVE interview with FIST TO THE SKY.
By reader/viewer request through our Reader Interest Poll, we caught up with the Chicago band Fist To The Sky prior to their show at the Battle of the Effn Rock at Shark City in Glendale Heights & got an update into the happenings in their world. Watch the clip below.

March 10, 2012
VILLAINS COMPANY releases NEW album.
The Chicago band Villains Company released their brand new, self-titled album on March 2, 2012. They celebrated the milestone with a show in the city and have announced they will be playing more shows to support the new album. You can read a review on the new album in our ALBUM REVIEWS section.
For information on the album and how to buy click HERE.

March 5, 2012
The Haymakers reunion is a HUGE success.
The 2012  reunion of fans, bands & staff of the former Haymakers nightclub in the NW Chicago suburbs -which took place on February 26th-, was a tremendous success with everyone from bands to charities involved to fans past & present, walked away feeling like winners. Watch the video report below for a glimpse of the event, a few stories & see if  you recognize anyone...

Feb. 29, 2012
NEW take on Battle of the Bands concept.
A company by the name of Quest Broadcasting has taken the concept of 'Battle of Bands' into a new direction, giving this particular type of event the credibility it so lacked & a boost of excitement to the Chicago original music scene. I had the opportunity to speak with Jon Orozco, President of Quest Broadcasting in the following clip:

Feb. 21, 2012
"Why Club Owners Are TOTALLY Lost & Some Advice For Them From A Professional Musician"
A very interesting article written by Dave Goldberg about the L.A. live music scene, but incredibly relevant to our Chicago music scene, and that in most cities across the U.S.A.
Click HERE to read article.

Feb. 21, 2012
WEST 34 celebrates release of 'Road To Nowhere'.
The Brookfield-area band West 34 released its 1st all-original music EP on February 17, 2012. The following night, they held an event to celebrate such an occasion with fans, friends & great music at their headquarters. Click HERE to read & watch all about it.

Feb. 20, 2012
DENIAL MACHINE returns.
After a year off the Chicago Metal band Denial Machine returns. Eamon Skube (vocals) Mark Anderson (guitar) and Brad Heilman (bass) are now joined by drummer Mike Tignino (ex- SOiL) and Chris Sampey on guitar. The band was recently in the studio with Producer Chris Wisco at Belle City Sound finishing up 2 new songs. The songs are to show but a glimpse of what is to come later in 2012 when the band plans to release it's next full length album. (Check out a radio interview vocalist Eamon Skube did on 105.5 FM in Kankakee, IL at http://soundcloud.com/denialmachine/eamon-skube-radio-interview-on)

Jan 6, 2012
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