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July 14, 2008

 

merFrom the description on YouTube: "An acoustic performance of the song "Here," written and performed by Chicago artist, Mer. Listen to more Mer at merplay.com. "

(02:54) | Source: YouTube

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June 30, 2008

 

prowlersFrom the user's description: "Mike Kara Presents... Cable Television Show - The Prowlers Segment - Mike Kara Presents Segment - http://www.mikekara.com
featuring The awesome Original Rock N Roll Band - The Prowlers http://www.prowlers-music.com"

(08:52) | Uploaded: Mike, Woodridge

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June 27, 2008

 

white tie affairChicago-based pop band, The White Tie Affair's video for their single, "Allow Me To Introduce Myself...Mr. Right"
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(03:09) | Source: MySpace

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June 26, 2008

 

cool kidsThe Chicago Reader recently named The Cool Kids the Best Hip Hop Act in Chicago. Find out more about them. From the descriptions on KarmaloopTV: "Part 1: Fresh off the release of their EP "The Bake Sale," The Cool Kids talk music making with Red Foxx in part 1 of a 2 part interview. Part 2 The Cool Kids talk cereal (yes, cereal) and future plans in part 2 of their interview with Red Foxx."
(03:08) | (02:49) | Source: Karma Loop TVTV

Warning: Language

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eternalsThe Chicago Reader recently named The Eternals the Best Pop or Rock Act in Chicago. From the YouTube description: "The Eternals playing 'Billions of People' live at the Empty Bottle on 2/16/07 for their record release show, entitled 'Heavy International'"

(03:52) | Source: YouTube

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June 25, 2008

 

blonde sings obama songFrom the user's description: "This is a slightly sexier version of the 'Yes We Can' song by Jeanine Haffner of Oak Park, Il band, The J's. For more on The J's check out their website www.thejsband.com "

(02:17) | Uploaded by: Jeannine, Oak Park

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obama songFrom the user's description: "This is a video of Jeannine Haffner & Jon Jenkins of Oak Park, Il band, The J's, performing Jeannine's new folk rock anthem inspired by Barack Obama's campaign. It's called 'Yes We Can'. For more on The J's check out their website www.thejsband.com "

(02:57) | Uploaded by: Jeannine, Oak Park

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June 24, 2008

 

chicago gay men's chorusChicago Gay Men's Chorus perform on WGN's morning show.
(03:08) | Source: WGN

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June 4, 2008

 

lupe fiascoChasity Chaos from NBC 5's Street Team interviews Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco backstage at the Glow in the Dark Tour. Pharrell Williams and Chris Brown also make appearances. For more on the interview, visit The Street Team's Blog.


(05:29) | Source: Daily Motion, NBC 5

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April 30, 2008

 

bmr4The members of the jazz band BMR4 don't play jazz in the traditional sense. Watch their version of Black Sabbath's Ironman.
(03:21) | Source: Metromix

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April 23, 2008

 

top modelLake Zurich native and former America's Next Top Model contestant Sarah Vonderhaar discusses what it was like being on the hit reality TV show and also performs a song from her debut album.
(03:39) | Source: WGN

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April 10, 2008

 

redwallsFrom the description on Yahoo! "The official music video for Game of Love by The Redwalls, featuring The Windy City Rollers of Chicago, directed by Ruth Leitman."
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(03:37) | Source: Yahoo Video

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April 9, 2008

 

officeMusic Fix With Pogo: Chicago's Office is set to have a big year. Well, maybe more like a continuation of the big year that began for them in '07. 2007 saw them in a high profile appearance at the South By Southwest Festival, and the release of their latest record, 'A Night At The Ritz.' In essence, they're now breaching that distinction between "local band", and national profile indie group. The music is infectious, it urges you to clap (or jump..or both) right along, and they pull all of it together during their spirited live shows.

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April 4, 2008

 

flowersMusic video for "Love Remains" by Flowers for Dorian

(03:50) | Source: MySpace

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March 20, 2008

 

flip the scriptFrom the user's description: "Acoustic rock band from Chicago suburbs. Just starting up trying to gain a fan base"

(03:21) | Source: MySpace, Suggested by: Mike

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March 19, 2008

 

1997 music videoChicago based indi pop band 1997 and their music video for the song "Garden of Evil."
(03:59) | Source: Heavy.com

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March 12, 2008

 

bible of the devilFrom the description on YouTube: "Bible Of The Devil "Orphans Of Doom" 2/11/07 - Double Door, Chicago."

(04:59) | Source: YouTube

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sybrisMusic video for Chicago band Sybris's song, "Good Internal Clock." From the description on YouTube: "Artist: Sybris www.sybrismusic.com Song: Good Internal Clock (3:11) Album: (self-titled) Label: Flameshovel Records www.flameshovel.com"

(03:42) | Source: YouTube

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March 11, 2008

 

tub ringFrom the description on YouTube: "The first music video from Chicago-bandTub Ring's album Zoo Hypothesis. Fun with puppets! "
(03:36) | Source: YouTube

Continue reading "Tub Ring music video for Habitat" »


 

officeMTV News profiles the Chicago-based Indie pop band Office.
(03:05) | Source: MTV

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