The Right Now Stories

FESTIVAL WATCH | Fulton Market Harvest Fest

 Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Fulton Market Harvest Fest September 30-October 1Headliners To WatchTortoise Chicago post-rock legends Tortoise will headline the festival Sunday. Truly one of the citys most talented group of musicians, their instrumental capabilities and creative compositions...

Album Reviews | February 2017 Releases

By: Alex WoodMoon Duo- Occult Architecture, Vol. 1 [2/3]A concept album of sorts, Occult Architecture is intended to represent the dark parts of the cyclical nature of the seasons. Though this may be the inspiration, the record comes off as another set of skuzzy, droning psychedelic songs consisting of simplistic, chugging rhythms and effects-drenched guitars. The...

Album Review | The Right Now - "Starlight"

By: Alex WoodFive years since their last record, Chicago soul revivalists The Right Now return with a new album and a new sound.Starlight, the bands third full-length release, doesnt simply build off of the nostalgic soul sound of their past work, but transcends the blueprint entirely, melding genres to create something truly their own.2012...

Video Playlist: Janis Wallin & Friends' Stevie Wonder Set - 10/27/12 @ Abbey Pub

Watch this ensemble take on "Living For The City", "I Wish", "Tell Me Something Good", and "Signed Sealed Delivered, I'm Yours" at their blowout set Saturday night at the Abbey Pub. Some nice work all around. That's The Right Now's Stefanie Berecz and Jaik Willis nailing the vocals and the Genome horns for extra funk....

Wonder Woman: Janis Wallin Takes On Stevie At Abbey Pub

One thing I've long admired about Chicago music scene is the community. Fairly removed from music industry bigshots on the coast, there is not an overwhelming sense of competition, no ruthless fight to seize some limited opportunity for a big break. Talent, creativity and social graces correlate to your happiness and ultimately success.Bassist Janis...

Time For Livin': JC Brooks, The Right Now Among Acts To Pay Tribute To MCA / Beastie Boys @ Lincoln Hall 7/2/12

We're still not over the loss of Adam Yauch, but Lincoln Hall and a smattering of Chicago's coolest bands are doing their part to help the healing process, paying tribute to MCA's legacy and furthering his humanitarian mission in the process.One Monday, July 2nd, Lincoln Hall will host Time For Livin', a one-of-a-kind multi-media...