Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2022 Nomination!

Matt Derda & the High Watts, and indie Folk Rock Band from Chicago, are nominated for best emerging band of 2022 in the Chicago Reader!

Matt DerdaFebruary 4, 2023Chicago Reader, Chicago Bands, Chicago Music Scene, independent music, indie music, best of 2022, best bands of 2022, best list

Matt Derda Best of 2022

I was invited by Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative With Dr. J to write about my favorite albums of 2022. Here’s a little about my favorite independent and non-independent releases of 2022.

MusicMatt DerdaJanuary 20, 2023Radio, Dayton, Dayton Ohio, independent music, Best of 2022, Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam

Derda Fest episode 2 with Elephants and Stars

Matt DerdaOctober 25, 2021Derda Fest, Elephants and Stars, Canadian Bands, Chicago Bands, Toronto Music Scene, Laura Jane Grace, Against Me!, Cameo's from Laura Jane Grace, Guitar gear talk, Live Stream, independent music, independent musicians