Songwriter and violinist Andrew Bird announced a new album, Echolocations: River, to be released October 6.The eight-track LP follows Echolocations: Canyon, released in 2015, making it the second release in a series of instrumental albums where Bird writes and records music in a specific outdoor setting.For Echolocations: River, Bird literally stood in the Los Angeles...

Chicago record shoppers were recently given sad news that Permanent Records, the renowned record store in Ukrainian Village, would be closing its doors to relocate to L.A.With Permanent Records lease ending at the end of September, locals were awaiting a void to be left by the closing of the store, which existed in...

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks. Here are our favorite new records from September 22. By: Alex WoodJosh Ritter Gathering [9/22]After releasing the outstanding Sermon On The Rocks in 2015 and helping Bob Weir record Blue Mountain in 2016, all eyes are on folk-rock songwriter Josh Ritter for this next...

In a news statement that no Zappa fan saw coming, the Zappa Family Trust have announced a hologram tour with the late, iconic guitarist.Pairing with Eyellusion, the company that was in charge of Ronnie James Dios recent hologram tour, the hologram will go back out on tour playing his most well-known music as...

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit.Jason Isbell on Jimmy Kimmel LiveAlternative-country favorite Jason Isbell continues to promote his excellent new album The Nashville Sound, this time bringing his rocking live show to Jimmy Kimmel. He performed two tracks with the 400 Unit, If We Were Vampires and Cumberland...

Spafford capped off a day that started in the afternoon at North Coast Music Festival on Saturday and ended in the wee hours of Sunday morning.While the daylight set offered plenty to and their sound was suitably huge for the big stage, the jammers were totally in their element in the nightclub, too.  ...

Photos / Video: John "Nunu" ZomotJoan Osborne's latest release Songs Of Bob Dylan contains 13 takes on the Nobel Prize winner's songbook of hundreds of beautiful and impactful songs.So you didn't expect her to stick to the album when she stopped by Chicago for two dates at City Winery at the beginning of the month,...

The music scene in Chicago never slows down, and were here to keep you on track. Here is a list of Tomorrows Verses favorite shows in town this week.Father John Misty @ Auditorium Theatre 9/20Still on a seemingly endless promotional tour for the excellent Pure Comedy, folk-rock mastermind Father John Misty will perform at Auditorium...

Foo Fighters Concrete & GoldDave Grohl and the Foo Fighters seem to be back with a vengeance, their newest record containing an energy that hasnt been seen from the alternative rockers in a long time. Almost entirely upbeat, the songs range from bombastic arena-rock tracks to grunge to punk. Its everything fans could want from...

Oaktoberfest September 15 & 16Headliners To WatchMonophonics California five-piece Monophonics have a sound described as psychedelic soul. The lush arrangements of songs bring to mind Marvin Gaye, but the effects-drenched guitar and sprawling compositions have a 60s psych touch. With a unique, bass-driven sound with plenty of energy, these guys are set to bring a good...