January 25th, 2011 | by Andy Whorehall
FREE DOWNLOAD RECORDING | Say Yes To The No-No's performed their first show together on 03-01-2008. Conducted by Jesus Correa with members from Rockford, IL area bands. Featuring members of The Moment, The Braves, Donkey Boy (USA), Popeye Jonesin, The Gomows and many more
September 10th, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
Matt Hopper singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho, recently passed through the midwest on tour supporting his 2010 self-release, "Jersey Finger." Â He took some time to talk with us
September 3rd, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
Excellent 2010 regional releases by Joie de Vivre, Lizard Skynard, Staasuhnator Rex, Crankupmadonna, Cameron McGill & What Army. By Andy Whorehall & d
August 11th, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
It's our rookie attempt to cover the first half of 2010. Below is a brief list of what Sock Monkey Sound has been listening to and recommends at the 2010 halfway point
August 9th, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
August 28th marks the 10 year anniversary of one of Drag City Record's most peculiar and beautiful E.P.'s. Featuring 4 original songs by label owner, Rian Murphy, and mastermind songwriter, Will Oldham, along with many prominent Chicago musicians. {Archer Prewitt, Bill Callahan, Kelly Hogan, Edith Frost, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jim O' Rourke, even Albini assists– and many more.}
July 24th, 2010 | by Sock Monkey Sound
Donkey Boy (USA) performing live for Sock Monkey Sound
July 17th, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
Operation Rockford Fail: A sexy, blond highlighted, orange skinned boy from Naperville, IL, win's Fox39's, "Rockford Idol" contest. By Andy Whorehall
July 15th, 2010 | by Sock Monkey Sound
Donkey Boy (USA) performing live in studio for Sock Monkey Sound
July 14th, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
A CD review of 2010's "F*ck This Sh*t, We're Outta Here" by The Pimps disguised as a letter to the RRStar. By Andrew Whorehall
July 12th, 2010 | by Andy Whorehall
The Artists' Ensemble, Rockford's only Professional Live Theater Group | By Andrew Whorehall
Top 5 Best Football (Soccer) Songs Ever | posted on 03/23/2012
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Jason SSG: A Remembrance | posted on 05/21/2013
Riot Fest 2012 Chicago Schedule Announced | posted on 05/15/2012
Review: Ron E Rawhoof – Too Much to Lose | posted on 05/21/2013
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Jason SSG: A Remembrance May 21st | by 
Roundtable: May 20, 2013 May 20th | by 
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Singlelicious: Pinegrove – V May 15th | by 
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