The Big Beat
Monday Nights at 10pm
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. Hosted by XRT’s Marty Lennartz, tune in each week to hear “what’s next” in Chicago’s Finest Rock.
The Big Beat: May 13, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad.
It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream.
2013/05/13
Live Music: ‘Off The Record’ With JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound has been exciting XRT listeners for the past couple years with new music and vigorous touring throughout the country. The band is set to release their new album Howl [...]
2013/05/09
The Big Beat: May 6, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
2013/05/06
The Big Beat: April 29, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
2013/04/29
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Live At XRT [Watch]
Before taking the stage at their sold-out show at Lincoln Hall Friday night, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down dropped in to play a few songs and sat down to talk with Marty Lennartz. [...]
2013/04/22
The Big Beat: April 15, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
2013/04/15
The Big Beat: April 8, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad.
2013/04/08
The Big Beat: April 1, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
2013/04/01
Kurt Vile In ‘A Pretty Daze’ Live On XRT’s The Big Beat [Watch]
With his highly anticipated album release on April 9, it’s only fitting that Kurt Vile would have a parade back in his hometown of Philadelphia. This Saturday, the “city of brotherly love” is welcoming Vile [...]
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The Big Beat: March 25, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
2013/03/25
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