In its sixth year, SUMMERSONIC is undergoing a metamorphosis: we've stuffed three weekends worth of concerts into one blow-out afternoon of music by some of the most fascinating musicians working in Chicago right now.

A new collaboration between Jon Mueller (Volcano Choir) and Jaime Fennelly (Mind over Mirrors) premieres in the garden, with support from post-punkers Toupée and Matthew Schneider's Moon Bros. project, at SUMMERSONIC 2015.

Retro folk songwriter Ryley Walker, psychedelic rockers The Singleman Affair, and pop trio Weatherman play in the garden at SUMMERSONIC 2015.

Twisted rockers Dead Rider, mystical enchantresses Spires That in the Sunset Rise, and metal saxophonist Bruce Lamont play in the garden at SUMMERSONIC 2015.

SummerSonic is coming at you with double the talent as it enters its fourth year. Each lineup features not two but four cutting-edge acts from Chicago (and beyond) performing in our beautiful garden: up features not two but four cutting-edge acts from Chicago (and beyond) performing in our beautiful garden: on the 30th, you'll enjoy the expansive sounds of Pillars & Tongues, Mind Over Mirrors, Kwaidan, and Quicksails. Get your tickets in advance (a mere $25 for a series pass), and join us for what has proven to be the most excellent and intimate outdoor music event of the Chicago summer!

SummerSonic is coming at you with double the talent as it enters its fourth year. Each lineup features not two but four cutting-edge acts from Chicago (and beyond) performing in our beautiful garden:  the 16th is chock full of experimental rock served by Health&Beauty, Circuit des Yeux, Ahleuchatistas, and m!nes. Get your tickets in advance (a mere $25 for a series pass), and join us for what has proven to be the most excellent and intimate outdoor music event of the Chicago summer!

Now in its third year, our popular SummerSonic series has returned with what is arguably its most impressive lineup yet—this show features veteran experimentalists CHEER-ACCIDENT and kranky shoegazers Implodes.

Now in its third year, our popular SummerSonic series has returned with what is arguably its most impressive lineup yet—this show features the outré dance music of Chandeliers, and ambient kalimba-pop artist Bastardgeist.

Now in its third year, our popular SummerSonic series has returned with what is arguably its most impressive lineup yet—this show features Joshua Abrams (with his hypnotic Natural Information Society), and Drag City drone rockers Bitchin Bajas.

Last year's inaugural SummerSonic series was so much fun that we've brought it back for another run of three parties with live music in our lovely garden. This year's lineup features some of Chicago's finest songwriters and most cutting-edge bands, including Volcano!, John Bellows, Judson Claiborne, Victor Villarreal, CAVE, and Wume. Beer will be served, and good times will be had!

Last year's inaugural SummerSonic series was so much fun that we've brought it back for another run of three parties with live music in our lovely garden. This year's lineup features some of Chicago's finest songwriters and most cutting-edge bands, including Volcano!, John Bellows, Judson Claiborne, Victor Villarreal, CAVE, and Wume. Beer will be served, and good times will be had!

We are excited to introduce SummerSonic: a series of three casual parties at ESS, featuring live music in the agarden by some of the most accomplished experimental bands in Chicago, and new video work by filmmaker James Fotopoulos projected in Studio A.

We are excited to introduce SummerSonic: a series of three casual parties at ESS, featuring live music in the agarden by some of the most accomplished experimental bands in Chicago, and new video work by filmmaker James Fotopoulos projected in Studio A.

We are excited to introduce SummerSonic: a series of three casual parties at ESS, featuring live music in the agarden by some of the most accomplished experimental bands in Chicago, and new video work by filmmaker James Fotopoulos projected in Studio A.