OPTION: Karen Ng
Following the highly anticipated release of her debut LP on boutique label Halocline Trance,…
Past Events
A collection of past ESS programs, performances, and exhibitions available for reference and research.
Experimental Garage Sale
Free and open to the public. No RSVP Required. Experimental Garage Sale is moving…
OPTION: Neti-Neti (Amirtha Kidambi and Matt Evans)
With Amirtha Kidambi on vocals and electronics and Matt Evans on drums and electronics,…
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…