Chicago Music & Ruby Hornet: Artists feature and a chance to record at Pressure Point Studio
Chicago Music and Ruby Hornet are looking to select 10 ReverbNation artists to showcase in front of local labels and A&R representatives. All selected artists will receive a photoshoot and feature on both Chicago Music and Ruby Hornet. One (1) artist will also be given the chance to record a 1 or 2 song demo at Pressure Point Studios in downtown Chicago.
You already have a ReverbNation account? Great, you’re halfway there. Just visit our page on ReverbNation (a convenient link has been placed at the bottom of this post) and submit your profile to us for review. Chicago Music is an equal opportunity promoter. We do not discriminate genre. In fact, we welcome diversity with open arms.
Let’s say you don’t already have a ReverbNation account. Get one! The ability to submit your work to Chicago Music isn’t the only perk. ReverbNation is a great place for artists to build fan bases and community among other musicians.
Artist Submissions Here
Chance The Rapper releases new album 'Coloring Book'
Chance The Rapper just dropped his best work yet with his highly anticipated third album, Coloring Book.
Formally known as Chance 3, Chance's Coloring Book features heavyweights like Kayne West, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Future, T-Pain, and Justin Bieber. Chicago talent is also present with features from Saba and Towkio.
The fourteen track album is Chance's biggest and most anticipated work. Chance's Acid Rap, his album that catapulted him into the limelight of new age hip-hop, was just released three years ago. In those three year Chance has continued to break records as an independent artist.
Working on it almost in secret Chance has been featured in some of the best songs of the year. Fresh off his appearance debuting 'Blessings' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Chance has been hard at work making the release of Coloring Book a big one.
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With little to no information on his latest mixtape Chance has left the world waiting for his next album. Chance has had quite a number of local blessings. Chance dropped one of the best Chicago music videos ever shot. The music video for his song “Angels” ft. Saba is one of the best videos to take place in Chicago, definitely taking advantage of the cityscape and signature ‘L’ train system.
Chance has been a staple of Chicago excellence as he continues to break records as an independent artist.
Chicago's own Piece of Cake releases new song "Rusted"
Everybody loves A Piece of Cake right? This indie act, featuring Brynn Bixby, Dave Nolden, Mark Alletag, Paul Karnatz, and Rob Lejman, is from Chicago and are gearing up to release their self-titled debut in May. But the band are giving you a taste of the new material with their latest single "Rusted." The track is an upbeat mix of pop, indie rock, and folk sure to put anyone in a good mood. "Rusted" is a sweet taste of what's to come from this band and if this single is anything to go by, the album should be a real treat to look forward to.
Check out "Rusted" for yourself here
Noted launches a new social music discovery app
With the digital age, making a mix CD (or tape if you’re old school) is a lost art. Different platforms have attempted to recreate this youthful experience but few have come close. However, the newly launched app from Noted, formerly known as Nusiki, makes it easier and more enjoyable for friends to share and discover music with each other.
The self-described “smart social discovery music platform” blends the best of social media and technology for its users. Noted combines a user’s music library with their friends’ music listening on the app for a smooth, interactive experience. Users can post songs from different sources and follow friends to discover the music they’re listening to. Best of all, the app learns from a user’s activity to provide a more customized listening experience with its “secret sauce.
I know you are asking yourself where can I get Noted, visit www.Noted.fm or download the app in the App Store or Google Play and follow us RubyHornet.
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Lollapalooza 25 Year Anniversary Lineup Announced
Celebrating 25 years as a world-renowned festival, Lollapalooza 25 Year Anniversary delivers an all-star lineup with Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole, Lana Del Rey, Future, Ellie Goulding, Major Lazer and Disclosure topping the bill. The diverse lineup also features performances from G-Eazy, Chris Stapleton, Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Miike Snow, Kurt Vile & The Violators and much more. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Lollapalooza will bring four full days of music and over 170 performances to Chicago's beautiful Grant Park, July 28- 31. View the full lineup and lineup-by-day here.
Legacy acts from the early days of Lollapalooza will be front and center with the return of Jane's Addiction, fronted by Lollapalooza creator and founder Perry Farrell - with a set full of surprises, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers, who headlined the festival in 1991 and 1992 respectively.
"I've immersed myself in this experience for 25 years now, but it's in a constant state of evolution, living and breathing. As long as we always try to find the eye of the hurricane, the epicenter of the music that is truly connecting right now, I think we can go for another 25 years! And we'll do it by always making sure to keep it fresh. Four days this year, over 170 of the best bands, including acts from all over the world as the music community connects globally more than ever; the best sound, staging and lights. We promise the festival will always strive to be the 'lifeblood' of the music scene," says Perry Farrell.
This year's collection of fresh faces include ZHU, Aurora, Bryson Tiller, Oh Wonder and Låpsley as well as heavy-hitting female artists including HAIM, Grimes, Alessia Cara, Lindsey Stirling, Kehlani, Melanie Martinez, and a highly anticipated return from Halsey following last year's breakthrough performance.
Flosstradamus, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Duke Dumont, GRiZ, Big Gigantic, Marshmello and more will bring the beats for Lollapalooza's beloved dance music fans.
4-Day General Admission Tickets sold out on March 22. A limited number of 1-Day General Admission Tickets ($120) and 1-Day VIP Tickets ($650) will be available for purchase today,March 23 at 10am CT. 4-Day VIP Tickets ($2,200), 4-Day Platinum Tickets ($4,200) and Official Hotel Packages are also available now at here.
Lollapalooza welcomes music fans of all ages, including kids. Children 10-years-old and younger will be admitted free of charge with a ticket-holding adult.
Fans worldwide who can't make it to Grant Park can watch The Official 2016 Lollapalooza Live Broadcast exclusively on Red Bull TV, which is distributed digitally for free on the web, connected TV platforms, smartphones and tablets as well as Lollapalooza.com. A full schedule of performances will be announced this July on Lollapalooza.com.
Lollapalooza 2016 is generously sponsored by: Samsung, Red Bull Sound Select, Bud Light, Pepsi, Toyota, BMI, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Citi and Cupcake Vineyards.
Coors Light Soundtrack reFRESH Chicago
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Wednesday night (11/14) Chicago’s Park West opened its doors for the final stop on Coors Light’s 100% free Soundtrack reFresh tour hosted by Hustle Simmons. The Coors Light team partnered with hip-hop DJ and producer, DJ Mustard for its Soundtrack reFRESH tour, which launched in Charlotte with special guest Fabolous.
Anticipation filled the air in Lincoln Park as the crowd stood in line waiting for doors to open. At the start of the show fans had the opportunity to sip on Coors Light and vibe to the beats of Chicago’s own DJ Sean Mac and DJ Toure, who served hot hip-hop tracks during his set. His set included mixes of various songs such as Fetty Wap’s current classic “My Way” and Drag On’s “Down Bottom”. During Mac’s set the concert quickly turned into a hip-hop wonderland as artificial snow fell from the ceiling, covering the hyped crowd as OT Genesis’s turn up anthem “Coco” thumped through the speakers. Park West’s power went off while he was playing Kendrick Lamar's Alright but was soon turned back on and led the party to another high.
As the crowd prepared for the main act, people bustled to the front of the stage. Fabolous eventually jumped onto the stage paying homage to the Chi wearing a Bulls jersey with Sox hat. Fab kept the crowd jumping performing new music from his latest album, The Young OG Project. The crowd sang along as he performed his hits “You Be Killin ‘Em,” “Foreigners” and “Cuffing Season.” The surprise was when Jeremih came through and met Fabolous on stage. They performed their hit song Planes. Fabolous looked tired after 2 songs or so. It felt like he didn't bring his A game. However at the end, he preached to the Chicago fans "he loves Chicago".
Chicago Music, ReverbNation, and Urban Fetes Present: Recess Saturdays featuring Stunt Taylor
Our affiliates over at Chicago Music are teaming up with ReverbNation and Urban Fetes to throw a special installment of Recess Saturdays with Stunt Taylor on October 11th. Other artists performing include Biz, Young Global Kings, Citi Boi, Tastee, and Ric Jilla. You can check out more information on the event below, as well as on Chicago Music. You can check out Stunt Taylor's video for "Fe Fe On the Block" below.
Chicago Music, Urban Fetes and REVERBNATION Presents: Recess Concert Series featuring Stunt Taylor.
Performances by: Biz, Young Global Kings, Citi Boi, Tastee and Ric Jilla
Doors open at 9p l Party til 3a
21+ with valid ID
Riff Musical Lounge l 2239 S Michigan l Chicago, IL
Free Entry Before 11pm l Free Champagne w/ Bottles
RSVP: Here
Tables & Bottle Service Inquiries: reservations@urbanfetes.co
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[RH Photos] North Coast Music Festival 2014 Recap
This post was originally published by our affiliates at Chicago Music. Photos by Alex Lapenia and Jesse Pizano of Three Card Photography. Recap by Kevin Baker.
North Coast Music Festival 2014 took over Chicago Union Park last weekend as thousands of people came to see some of the world’s best EDM and hip hop acts perform their greatest hits. Labor Day weekend set the perfect stage for festival goers as the 5th Annual North Coast was looking to be a big success. Friday was a beautiful day as the sun came out from the cloudy skies to drench the stages waiting for the likes of Keys N Krates, ProbCause, Showtek, Alesso, Bassnectar, and many more to perform. Saturday and Sunday continued the party with performances from Adventure Club, Nicky Romero, STS9, Talib Kweli, Little Dragon and Kid Cudi on Saturday, and Porn and Chicken, Riff Raff, Ookay, Zeds Dead, and Snoop Dogg closing on Sunday.
North Coast Music Festival 2014 was a huge success, and we look forward to seeing what 2015 has in store. If you missed out this year, make sure you get your tickets early for next year’s festival, as North Coast Music Festival will only get bigger and bigger. Read on as we share our recap from North Coast Music Festival 2014.