Netherfriends is the solo project of Chicago musician Shawn Rosenblatt. Sometimes Shawn is joined by other musicians but most of the time he's alone roaming the country on a perpetual tour.

Chicago hip hop artist Hollywood Holt has been an unstoppable source of energy (literally) since he first emerged in Chicago's rap scene about seven years ago, and has earned him international buzz.

In only its second year, North Coast Music Festival has established itself as one of the premier festivals in the city.

Chicago's Ill Legit is one rapper who hasn't received the attention he deserves. It's not for lack of trying- he's released more than 250 songs highlighting his original, diverse style. He's known to collaborate with hip hop artists like Wes Restless but also rock bands like Loyal Divide.

Chicago's psychedelic punks Rabble Rabble are back but this time with something slightly different - slightly cleaner, slightly more complex - a new single out on Gimme That Sound.The two songs "Why Not" and "Long Hook" were recorded last summer at a barn-studio in New York by a producer known for w

Despite having released 7 albums in the last 6 years and performing at large festivals like Lollapalooza, Helicopters are still very much an underground entity in Chicago.Their 7th release The Honey and The Hiss is out now.

Chicago's pop rock NES playing super heroes I Fight Dragons are back with another release due late this summer / early fall.The band joins Jesse Menendez on Vocalo's MusicVox to talk about the origins of their chip tunes infused music, and how these 8-bit sound