SNEAK PEAK | HOLLUS - STRANGE PARADISE

Directed by Spencer M. Rohan - an inside look at Hollus as they record the fourth Album Strange Paradise due out this summer. An intricate piece in Chicago's Americana Rock scene - Hollus' sound will take you back to a time when loving was free, war was a culture and music was a way of life. Oh wait . . . guess that's not much different from these days.

Hollus Production Diary | Strange Parade | 1.16.10 from Spencer M. Rohan on Vimeo.

EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW | TREATY OF PARIS

Chicago Music Project got backstage access (for the first time!) at Chicago's Metro for the EP release show (Currents). After spending the last few months recording and writing, the boys talk about maturing, recording an EP independently and searching for a new label.

Thanks guys, for a hell of a show! Can't wait to see what the future holds.

CMP Backstage with...Treaty of Paris from Chicago Music Project on Vimeo.

EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW | BAILIFF

CMPtv got exclusive access to one of Bailiff's final Chicago shows at Chicago's brand new Lincoln Hall before their plans take them to the studios (and hopefully a stint at Austin's SXSW festival). Check out the interview, feel free to leave your comments.

CMPtv Backstage with....Bailiff from Chicago Music Project on Vimeo.

NEW BAND WE JUST HEARD THAT WE LOVE - STREETS ON FIRE

So Chicago Music Project hasn't been the best at checking out their myspace page, claiming it's now almost a defunct medium full of crap. When I insisted that it was still a worthy way to find new music and talent, my boss said "fine, then you take care of it."

So now I'm in charge of myspace. Lesson learned, I'll keep my thoughts to myself.

So today I embarked on my duties and started cleaning out the inbox and came across Streets on Fire - and I personally haven't been so into a band's sound since I first heard Bailiff's "What I Was" back in 2008.

1964 got me moving where I sat - and each song continued to impress me. Grimy beats, bravery-esque vocals and all out danceable grooves made this band stand out above everyone else.

Do yourself a favor and check them out - you won't be dissappointed. I'm going check them out at Debonair on the 19th of February, I'm hoping they sound just as good live!

REVIEW COMING SOON!!

UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS

CMPtv's crews are a buzz in February - doing a number of interviews and events/shows. Here's a quick rundown of what to look forward to!

ONE NIGHT STAND 02/12/10 @ THE METRO

This month is going to feature exclusive access to UR Chicago's One Night Stand - a monthly 18+ dance party hosted at the Metro. CMP's crews will be capturing live performances by Moneypenny and Gemini Club as well as backstage interviews and more!

DRE DAY 02/19/10 @ THE DARKROOM

Chicago Music Project has hooked up with Ground Lift Media to celebrate one of Hip Hop's greatest artists of all time, Dr Dre, for his birthday - nationally syndicated as "DRE DAY" - hosted by Chicago's very own, and critically acclaimed, Psalm One and live covers by The Jordan Years, fronted by Wes Restless. We'll bring you exclusive interviews, performance footage and much much more! CHECK OUT THIS OLD SCHOOL PICTURE OF DR DRE I STUMBLED ACROSS - HOLY SHIT!

CMPtv INTERVIEWS
1773 & QWEL & MAKER

Our crews will be sitting down for some in depth interviews with the guys from 1773 (of CMPtv IN THE STREETS infamy) as well as hip hop gurus, Qwel and Maker.

THE DIRTY ROOKS
ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
02/14/10

One of the first bands we discovered a couple years back, we've had the pleasure of watching them grow and help them put together their second album, Sugar Mama. Check out the promo video produced, shot and chopped by CMP's Leo A. Flores.

Dirty Rooks Promo from Chicago Music Project on Vimeo.

And this is just the start. You'll be seeing much more of Chicago Music Project in 2010 - bringing you the best that Chicago's local music scene has to offer. Keep checking back!

CMPtv's HAITIAN RELIEF SERIES

I sit here on a Monday evening, calmly collecting my thoughts and reflecting upon the events that have had a global effect . . . as the entire world is aware of, a devastating blow was delivered to Haiti a couple of weeks ago - leaving only death, destruction, agony and pain in its wake. The world's of those people were completely turned around, the entire nation virtually destroyed with hundreds of thousands of people left dead.

The image of the Presidential Palace left in ruins serves as a representation of the devastation that occurred in Haiti.

We have decided to dedicate the next couple of weeks to bringing you event coverage of several live music benefits featuring local artists throughout the city. Brought to you, of course, only in the fashion that Chicago Music Project can deliver under the guise of CMPtv's HAITIAN RELIEF SERIES.

Please be on the look out for updates and more information and videos coming to you soon!

Israel Fernandez III