I’ve been taking a deep dive into the Chicago music scene lately, and have been super impressed by what I’ve been hearing. Chicago has a very dark and unique sound (there’s a reason why all the recent signed artists by Matador have come from this city). But mostly, the sound isn’t commercial, and artists choose to build off of each others experimentations. Check it out, and let me know what you think!
For a girl who wants to always be in Chicago…especially a good list for vinyl listeners, club enthusiasts, stationery and design nerds. Merz Apothecary
Parachute
Robey Hotel
The Warbler
Smartbar
606 Records
The Green Mill
Dusty Groove
Giant Penny Whistle
Greer Chicago
Atlas Stationers
Oak Park FLW Walk
Garfield Park Conservatory
Modern country that’s actually amazing. It’s the perfect mix of pop country. I recommend listening to the album Golden Hour (an album that even people who don’t like country music like.)