“Give me liberty or give me death” is a famous line spoken by an early Colonial in America’s fight for freedom, all the while slaves […]
Does Music Belong in the Music Industry?
Somewhere in the sea of websites, streaming, videos, vlogs, blogs and Facebook live, I have to lift my head up to ask an important question: […]
Where is Music Innovation Coming From?
Innovation in the music industry is guided by non-music companies: Apple, YouTube, etc. Technology companies. To use an old metaphor, technology is the horse, and […]
Blogging Like It’s 1999
In 1999 there were about 20 blogs on the internet. It’s since gone up, way up. According to an article, “Currently there are over 3 […]
As seen in Chicago Music Guide: Jason Ferg: “Woke + Righteous” Album Elevates Cultural Dialogue with Open Eyes
As seen in Chicago Music Guide. Article by Hannah Frank. Rapper Jason Ferg weaves together soulful influences from Chicago with his new, elevating album Woke + […]
Anne Harris (Violinist): Creating New Worlds
In her music video for the song ‘Waves”, Anne is a mermaid—a mix of the sea and land. Two worlds are also inhabited by her […]
Music Frozen Dancing– Coolest Festival in Chicago
Twenty-five degrees, four bands and plenty of beer… One of the things that make Chicago a great city is the outdoor concerts and street festivals […]
Show Review: Anthrax at Aaragon Ballroom supports new album For All Kings
A band heard worldwide, and even on the moon (yes, really), for thirty five years and counting, Anthrax is now raising the bar. They hit […]
Guitarist Kaki King Merges Music and Visual Art with “The Neck is Bridge to the Body”
“Veni, Vidi, Vici” is Latin for “I came, I saw, I conquered” and Kaki King’s multimedia show conquers perceptions. Combining sound and projected images, the […]