Chicago – British electro-R&B artist Vicktor Taiwò first caught the attention of music lovers with “Digital Kids.” Two years after the release of that sultry, soulful single, Vicktor Taiwò is finally unveiling his debut EP JUNO. The Nigerian born, London raised photographer turned singer has created a beautiful, heartfelt album, that has had critics comparing
Chicago – This May, eighteen year-old U.K. singer-songwriter Sofia Donavan not only finished her first year of college, she also released the EP Left to the Clouds, filled with plenty of country, folk, and pop. Even more surprising: this isn’t her first EP! While in high school, a teacher took notice of Sofia after hearing
Manchester Tennessee – The final day of Bonnaroo was a slow, hot one. People moved at a snail’s pace. The sun burnt shoulders, arms, and noses. Dust blew in every direction. But despite it all, good vibes and happiness seemed to spread through Centeroo, especially over at the waterslide. Bonnarooians soaked up all they could,
Chicago – Monday night marked the last show till the end of summer at The Riviera Theatre. The humidity seeped through the ornate walls. Sweat dripped down faces. But the heat didn’t seem to bother fans one bit. Flocks of Chicagoans, dressed like they were ready for Coachella, were excited to see Canadian electronic art-rock
Chicago – Everyone get excited because the LA synth-pop connoisseurs of Corsica Arts Club are releasing their debut, self-titled EP just in time for summer! The fresh four-song EP is perfect to add to your mix for pool parties, late night bonfires, and weekend road trips with your BFFs. Long-time besties Brendan Thompson (vocals/guitar) and
Chicago – L.A. glam rockers Mini Mansions have been making the rounds lately, in support of their sophomore album The Great Pretenders (Capitol Records). Good friends Zach Dawes, Tyler Parkford, and Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman formed Mini Mansions back in 2009, while Queens was on a break from touring. After a
Chicago – Jackson-X, the alter ego of Jackson Begley, is a 17-year-old high school senior from Oshawa in Ontario, Canada, who began singing at age three. “I remember that my dad would play cassettes in the car, and I would sing along to them.” Begley’s father noticed he was actually singing along on key and
Chicago – Marlon Rabenreither is a magical man of many talents. The Los Angeles painter and mixed media artist turned musician first drew attention to himself with his persona Johnny Ruby, the founding member of Sister Ruby Band. Now he’s taken on a new alias with his brilliant solo project. As Gold Star, Rabenreither seems
Chicago – The end of winter marks one of our favorite things: festival season! In your best Oprah voice, let me hear you say, “Bonnaroo!” Okay, now that you’ve gotten that of your system, Best New Bands is here to help weed through the line-up for some of the bands you might not be hip
Chicago – Every so often an album comes along that takes your breath away and knocks you to your knees. Dark Days does just that. This remarkable album is the debut from Gold Star, better known as Marlon Rabenreither. Although the former model and painter has previously released music as Johnny Ruby, the founding member