OPTION: Neti-Neti (Amirtha Kidambi and Matt Evans)
With Amirtha Kidambi on vocals and electronics and Matt Evans on drums and electronics,…
Past Events
A collection of past ESS programs, performances, and exhibitions available for reference and research.
OPTION: Kieran Daly
Described as one of the most “interesting and radical composers working in America today,”…
OPTION: Stefan Gonzalez/Ben Lamar Gay/Dave Rempis Trio
Kicking off the 2026 OPTION season, Dallas-based Stefan Gonzalez is joined by Chicago’s Ben…
New Music Chicago Presents: OLEA Ensemble
Join us Tuesday, May 19 at ESS for a special evening presented by New…
Clark w/ Mode Hexe
ESS is excited to partner with Outset on a special evening with Clark (Throttle,…
New Music Chicago Presents: Priya Fink Trio
Join us April 21 at ESS for a special evening presented by New Music…
Navigations: One’s Position (and a route) – Opening Reception
Experimental Sound Studio and Roman Susan are pleased to announce Navigations: One’s Position (and…
Navigations: One’s Position (and a route)
Experimental Sound Studio and Roman Susan are pleased to announce Navigations: One’s Position (and…
Patchbent: Building an Open Wave-Receiver w/ Shortwave Collective
In this workshop, participants will follow the build instructions and guidance of Shortwave Collective…
Patchbent: Handmade Electronics for Noise and Feedback w/ Bonnie Han Jones
In this workshop, participants will work with Bonnie Han Jones to build electromagnetic inductor…