Start your day with a balanced playlist, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: Conor Gains brings a whole lot of soul to your day with just one song. Luckily for us, he gave us a whole EP to play on repeat. Three dropped on April 16th and it already has us pining for more new music from Gaines. What: Kick off listening to Three with “Light Shine In”. Why: “Light Shine In” is one of those songs that just makes you feel good. It fills you up with energy in a way that reminds you why you love… Read more »
Shows featured this week: Sasquatch, Cruel Summer, Life in Color with David Attenborough, Stowaway, Rutherford Falls, Shadow and Bone, The Nevers
Grab a cup of coffee and your best pair of headphones, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: Action/Adventure has teamed up with Pure Noise this year to bring us music that makes our Pop-Punk hearts full. The Chicago-based band has been making magic for seven years, but now they are really leveling up, their first EP, Pulling Focus, drops April 30th. What: “Poser” gives us a taste of what to expect on the upcoming EP. Get ready for the release with this killer sound. Why: You will immediately be living your best Pop-Punk life when you turn up… Read more »
Arlo the Alligator Boy is simply beautiful; nuanced in ways that are accessible to kids no matter their age.
Shows featured this week: My Love: Six Stories of True Love, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, The Circle, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Arlo the Alligator Boy, The Year Earth Changed, Frank of Ireland, Van Helsing, The Nevers, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Two estranged childhood friends reconnect while trying to save Chicago with newly acquired superpowers.
[Left Clockwise: Photo via Julien Baker Twitter, Photo via Invictus Games Foundation, Photo via Build-A-Bear Twitter, Photo by Jered Martin] Today we’ve got the scoop on Prince Harry’s and Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal, Julien Baker’s tour announcement, Build-A-Bear’s collab with Animal Crossing, and MxPx’s next online event. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have signed a deal with Netflix that covers documentaries, feature films, scripted TV series and children’s shows. Their first project, through Archwell Productions (founded by the two), will be “Heart of Invictus” which follows various competitors through their training and path to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020… Read more »
America stood with Steve Rogers. Would America do the same for Sam?
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Derek Chauvin’s trial.
