Arts & Entertainment
Local Live Music Recommendations for Dec. 11-17
Danish songwriter ML Buch (credit: ML Buch)
Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
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Wednesday, Dec. 11:
ML Buch, Dorothy Carlos at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
The Danish songwriter’s lush tunes go into experimental and adventurous places.
Thursday, Dec. 12:
Hemlock, Tenci at Constellation. Tickets.
“444,” the new album from folk and indie rock artist Carolina Chauffe, is one of 2024’s best.
Morpho, Rat Tally, Sprite at Schubas. Tickets.
The Chicago artist Kristyn Chapman celebrates the release of a new EP.
Friday, Dec. 13:
Sima Cunningham, Max Subar at Constellation. Tickets.
The Finom member performs her new solo LP “High Roller.”
REZN, Lume, Wretched Blessing at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The local metal outfit plays their 2023 album “Solace” in full.
Neal Francis, Smushie at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
The Chicago rocker and pianist has become a darling of the jam band scene.
Saturday, Dec. 14:
REZN, Bosses, Dead Sun at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The local metal outfit plays their 2024 album “Burden” in full.
Neal Francis, Liam Kazar at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
The Chicago rocker and pianist has become a darling of the jam band scene.
Melkbelly, Paper Mice, Gerund at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
Local post-punks thrive on palpable energy and unpredictable songs.
