Halamays have come a long way from open mic adventures in Ohio
The story of electro-pop duo the Halamays is a love story. Katie and Pat Watkins met cute — as college kids playing open mic nights in Bowling Green, Ohio, where...
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Blisters abandon kid stuff in pursuit of adult artistry
For better or worse, most people know about the Blisters for reasons other than their music. The teenage quartet boasts some local rock royalty — drummer/co-founder Spencer Tweedy is the...
Special Consensus lives to tell of bluegrass in city
By virtue of being a band for 37 years, Special Consensus has outlasted its detractors, Kentucky boys and purists who said if it's from Chicago it can't be real bluegrass....
Beak trying to shout loudly enough to be heard
The members of the Timeout Drawer they knew it was time for a change. Something new, something where their voices could be heard — literally. No more restrained instrumentals —...
The Runnies driven by Farfisa
While Mary McKane and fiance Russ Calderwood each are busy with their respective bands, Outer Minds and Radar Eyes, they still find time to be creative together — something that...
Advance Base a chance for Ashworth reinvention
For musicians, the dream is always to leave the day job behind. For Owen Ashworth, being a full-time musician and supporting himself by touring was no longer the be-all and...
Daniel Smith diversifying all over the musical map
In Chicago, it would be hard to name someone who is doing more to invigorate the scene than Daniel Smith. Smith is one half of Neon Marshmallow, an umbrella operation...
South by Southwest a rite of passage for Chicago bands
South by Southwest, the weeklong music industry festival in Austin, Texas, is in its 26th year. The festival is a chance for bands to showcase their talents for managers, labels,...
Pretty Good Dance Moves makes long-distance magic with record
Pretty Good Dance Moves is no stranger to long-distance collaboration. The electronic duo divides its time between Aaron Allietta's Chicago home studio and Jimmy Giannopoulos' studio space in Brooklyn. The...
Kid Color loves to work a crowd
Kyle Woods' youthful enthusiasm shows when he is behind the DJ decks. The 23-year-old Lakeview-based DJ, who performs as Kid Color, says moving a crowd and sharing his passion for...