Once a week, Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. Here's a recent mix.
Latest illinois tracks
Lifeguard - I know I know
Chicago ReaderFollow “Great Chicago indie label Born Yesterday Records announced on Thursday, January 19, that it would cease operations. Cofounders Kevin Fairbairn…” on Jan 30th →
Sincere Engineer - California King
Chicago ReaderFollow “Local singer-songwriter Deanna Belos specializes in the kind of roughed-up, showing-its-scars pop punk that germinated all over Chicagoland during the…” on Dec 11th, 2023 →
Lala Lala - I'm So Tired (Fugazi cover)
The FaderFollow “The song appears on FADER & Friends Vol. 1, our 44-song compilation benefitting transgender charities available exclusively on Bandcamp until…” on Nov 21st, 2023 →
Modex - Nairoosh
Bolting BitsFollow “Perfect imperfections come one as Swiss producer Modex journeys through an array of hypnotic melodies and driving basslines, culminating in…” on Nov 17th, 2023 →
Lala Lala - HIT ME WHERE IT HURTS
The FaderFollow “It’s her first release of the year.” on Sep 27th, 2023 →
Ganser - What Me Worry?
Post-TrashFollow “by Emmanuel Castillo (@thebruiseonwe) Ganser’s latest studio offering is both a welcome glimpse into the band’s continued creative vitality after…” on Jun 20th, 2023 →
SABA - hue_man nature
Dansende BerenFollow “Chicago, stand up! Het Amerikaanse underground hiphopfenomeen Saba werkt samen met sterrenproducer NO I.D. aan een nieuw project. De rapper…” on Jun 2nd, 2023 →
Spectacular Diagnostics - Class (feat. Curly Castro, Illogic & Defcee)
OkayplayerFollow “Teller Bank$, JPEGMAFIA x Danny Brown, Navy Blue, WateRR x Lupara and more this Mixtape Monday. Teller Bank$ returns with…” on Mar 27th, 2023 →
Kara Jackson - dickhead blues
Chicago ReaderFollow “This weekend is a big one for Ensemble dal Niente vocalist Amanda DeBoer Bartlett. On Sunday, February 26, she’ll sing…” on Feb 21st, 2023 →
the brokedowns - Obey The Fumes
Chicago ReaderFollow “Chicago punk four-piece the Brokedowns emerged from the same Elgin underground scene that gave us Ian’s Party, a homegrown humdinger…” on Jan 25th, 2023 →
Side Hug - Level-Headed
Obscure SoundFollow “Level-Headed by Side Hug Chicago-based trio Side Hug exude a jangly charm throughout their new single “Level-Headed,” yearning to be…” on Jan 11th, 2023 →
Kweku Collins - Tangerine
electric sound of joyFollow “A dazzling array of ideas and lyrical conceits assail the listener to ‘Tangerine’ a new release by Chicago artist Kweku…” on Jan 5th, 2023 →
harris cole - Distractions (feat. Danny Dwyer)
Revista Marvin Follow “Un EP para terminar la semana, o emepezar el fin, en las necesidades básicas de la música down tempo. Bases…” on Nov 18th, 2022 →
Fort Frances - A Billion Drums
Add To Wantlist Follow “The most listened to song by Chicago-based band Fort Frances is their relaxed cover of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The…” on Nov 17th, 2022 →
Pivot Gang - Aang
The Deli MagazineFollow “Main Artist you are covering (it will be added to our charts): Pivot Gang Link to Artist's Bandcamp or Soundcloud…” on Oct 28th, 2022 →
Marina City - Feelings
UpToHearFollow “Marina City was brought into our lives by the wonderful PR firm known as Lady Savage Management. One thing we…” on Oct 24th, 2022 →
Vic Spencer - Cedric Ceballos' Weed Stash
OkayplayerFollow “Heat from open mike eagle, Camouflage Monk, El Gant, Cormega, AJ Suede, and more this Mixtape Monday. open mike eagle…” on Oct 10th, 2022 →