About Us

HearYa is an indie music blog that gives indie music enthusiasts a destination to cut through the clutter when discovering new music. We’re a community of fans that want to see the music we love reach the ears of new friends and survive. Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed and encouraged. In addition to providing album reviews, South By Southwest coverage, and offering daily mp3 downloads, we also record live sessions at Shirk Music and Sound in downtown Chicago.

Click here to contact us.

Contributors include:

Oz, Atlanta
Woody, Chicago
Stephen Shirk, Chicago Producer
That Guy, Chicago
SafariMan, Chicago

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timmy martin January 16, 2011 at 2:52 pm

Killa mix your guys did for my boy Daxx.

timmy martin January 16, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Dax w/ one x, my bad

shirk January 17, 2011 at 9:33 am

Thanks for the kind words, Timmy Martin. I was really happy with the way that one came out. Dax and his band did a great job!

Jon Szostak March 11, 2011 at 11:59 am

This is a great site! Just recommended by Greg Danziger! I caught Cameron McGill and What Army at the JBTV studios yesterday. Fantastic! Check them out! Flogging Molly tonight at the Congress, then Warpaint at Lincoln Hall in 2 weeks! March is gonna be a good month.

Jordan April 10, 2011 at 8:10 pm

Thanks for being here for this community. All of these artists deserve the notoriety you give them, and I’m glad there’s someone out there who will do it. Let me know what you think of my latest release.

Chris April 11, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Hey-O!

A friend turned me on to your site a five or so years ago. I thought it was good then, but as way leads to way, I fell out of the habit of visiting. Its been at least a year since I checked in and you’ve still got it rockin’ strong without selling out.

I just wanted to say ‘nice work’… I like the way you’ve kept it straight forward, no-frills, and with a minimum of annoying ads. More importantly, ya’ still never fail to turn me on to something good that I’d likely not have found otherwise ~ Which is a big plus for an ol’ dog like me.

Unlike the most of the internet, Hear*ya is one of few places on the net that actually performs a practical and useful function in my everyday life ~ So, thank you for that!

Chris

Sugar Shack records April 20, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Just enquiring as to email/postal address for review material please?

Martyn May 18, 2011 at 9:34 pm

Read your posts about Deep Dark Woods & The Sheepdogs. As an old Saskatoon boy now living in Wisconsin you made me proud and homesick.

Jason Gaffner September 4, 2011 at 10:21 pm

Hey Guys

I would like to submit my music for a write up or a simple MP3 post, what is the best way for me to do that? I don’t want to send you guys an email to the wrong place and make you have to read more stuff (as I’m sure you already read a ton)

Thanks and hope all is well

Jason Gaffner

Lee Coulter September 10, 2011 at 5:43 pm

G’day,

I love what you guys are doing here and, as an indie musician myself, really appreciate what you’re doing for music fans and artists alike. I was wondering if you accept submissions for review?

I have a new album coming out next month that I’d love to send your way. In the meantime, you can check out the first single on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh-f0Xfq_gA

Cheers.

Lee

Marcus Dearbone October 7, 2011 at 8:11 am

Hello Everyone,

I really appreciate your pro indie stance. I just started an indie label called Temposetta Entertainment, LLC in Alexandria Louisiana and am working hard to gain exposure. Our first release is called MY CHULA and I am the featured artist. Please check it out on youtube at: http://youtu.be/C_qxujIWKcY

It is available for download on iTunes and MySpace Music, if you feel inclined to purchase it….

Thanks for all you do. Keep getting after it!!!

Marcus

Lindsey Charles October 25, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Hello! I’m in a Chicago band called The Cell Phones. We just finished our Halloween music video (featuring a song from our 30-minute haunted house soundtrack). We want to get this video on as many sites as humanly possible! If you need a good video to get your readers into the Halloweeny mood, this is it, guys!

Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PM8lbEYIm4

And our bandcamp site (where you can find our music) http://cellphonesband.bandcamp.com

Thank you!

L.

Aaron Lynde December 2, 2011 at 10:35 am

Hey there, I didn’t see anything about music submissions so I’m sending you a link with this message. Love the bands and the music and would like to be included, basically. Our EP “Second Life” is very close to being released, and here’s a link to my favorite song off of the EP; “Past The Edge” – http://dl.dropbox.com/u/51105419/02%20Past%20The%20Edge.mp3

We’d be willing to offer a free song download from: http://www.soundcloud.com/TripEffect
We really hope you decide to take the three minutes to give us a listen, and more, we hope you like it. It’s sites like yours that give independent musicians a chance to be heard. We’d love to do a live gig or whatever works for you guys (interviews, reviews, etc.), it’s awesome how many contributors you guys have. We play all over Chicago. Thanks a lot for you time, it’s much appreciated. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to make your job easier.
plur (peace love unity respect),
– Trip Effect

Diligent December 13, 2011 at 4:14 pm

I released my debut album yesterday, would love for more people to find it since the music is struggle music…

http://www.diligentsound.com its FREE…

God Bless

Teenage Daydreams January 19, 2012 at 5:02 pm

Hello! I’m trying to change the world of music-it’s totally possible, so listen to my music please! it might totally change your life, it did mine! I just wanna love

http://soundcloud.com/teenagedaydream

I love you

Johnny Diamond January 31, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Free mp3 from Eternal Spiritus

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57854352/01%20-%20Fight.mp3

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