Archive (Page 3) • Tommy Carroll Music • Buttondown

The underrated elements of rhythm

January 23, 2024

Hi all! First off, thank you to everyone who made it out to the Art Institute Saturday. It was tremendously uplifting to have the chance to share space and...

A celebration of sound

January 17, 2024

Sometimes I fear that music has become a visual thing. Elite entertainers are expected to have a stunning visual appearance--this has always the case. I'm...

Understanding the world through sound

January 2, 2024

Happy new year friends! I'm getting really excited to share my next album, The Harmony of Rhythm, with you all this winter. We're most likely looking at a...

A send off for 2023

December 28, 2023

Hello friends! I feel like this year has held the events and energetic shifts of at least three. Whether your thinking locally or globally, it's clear to me...

Celebrate with Calculated Discomfort this Saturday

December 13, 2023

Hey all! I can't believe it, but it's already time for the Winter Clearance Event. Every year since 2018 I've done a lowkey end-of-year show to celebrate all...

The harmony of rhythm

December 7, 2023

Hi all! I'm writing with a few updates I'm excited about, and that I hope you'll find interesting as well. New album this winter I'm really proud of what I...

Proudly announcing... the time to shop is now!

November 14, 2023

Hey all! Apologies for the subject line--I couldn't help myself. For the time being, there's nothing technically for sale here (plenty of places to buy stuff...

Halloween show Thursday and a new jam

October 24, 2023

Hello friends! It's been too long. The majority of my creative energy this past month has been spent rebuilding the monthly jam I've hosted for the past five...

Why I prefer a healthy earth-space balance

September 5, 2023

Ever since I started making my own music, I've experienced a push and pull between my interest in drums and acoustic instruments (earth sounds) and...

And the rhythm rolls on

August 29, 2023

Hello friends! First I wanted to extend a hardy thank you to everyone who made it out to the Golden Dagger for Chicago Rhythm All Stars. It was a great party...

Tonight is the night!

August 24, 2023

Hey friends! Just sending one last message in hopes you'll join us tonight at the Golden Dagger for the Chicago Rhythm All Stars. The night will kick off at...

What is rhythm?

August 22, 2023

What is rhythm? Rhythm is the beat of the music, but it's also the attitude. It's the perpetually bounding forward feeling of bebop, and the elegant bounce...

Why I love being a percussionist

August 14, 2023

Ever since I first sat at a friend’s drum set at the age of 11, I’ve ben enamored with the feeling of drums moving the air around them. Every strike...

Proudly presenting the Chicago Rhythm Allstars

August 8, 2023

Welcome to August friends! It's wild to think--this time last year Calculated Discomfort was preparing for our performance at the Grant Park summer dance...

Getting creative in July

July 5, 2023

Hello friends! First off, Raro's first album, "De Tu Miedo Aprendi" (From You're Fear I learned), just dropped today. You can find it on all streaming...

Why disability culture is the frontier

June 6, 2023

Happy summer in Chicago! It feels like we're in for a couple months of pure beauty in this city, so Cuerpos Justificados / Justified Bodies is throwing a...

Weaving worlds / trying to have a good time

May 23, 2023

Dear diary... I mean hello friends! I hope you're all well. I feel like these days bring no shortage of surprises, many being not-so-ideal, so I hope each of...

What this rock and roll lifestyle is really all about

May 10, 2023

Happy Wednesday! First off, thanks so much to everyone who tuned into the Raro broadcast, celebrated with us at UIC, or danced with us Saturday night at the...

This week is a celebration of latin music

May 3, 2023

Hello friends! I can't believe we're already charging forward into May. I still have to remind myself to date things 2023, not 2022. Thanks to everyone who...

The new tunes are here!

April 28, 2023

Happy Friday! Today is the day. Raro's first two songs Sombra and Meditation are live on all music streaming sites! Look us up on your platform of choice, or...