James VanOsdol hosts Local Anesthetic an hour-long an in-depth look at Chicago’s music scene each Sunday at 9pm spotlighting both the cutting edge as well as our city’s rich musical past.
Playlist For August 9, 2026
Edens "Empty Details"
The Burning Lights "The Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic"
Pino Farina Band "On the Night (Dance Mix)"
Michael McDermott "The Best We Get"
Michael McDermott "The Struggle Makes You Stronger"
Altgeld "Old Habits"
Hush Drops "Nostalgia"
Phil Angotti "Mystery Street"
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound "Sister Ray Charles"
To submit your music for consideration on Local Anesthetic, please provide the following details via email to LocalAnesthetic@wxrt.com:
- Contact information: Your name, email address, and phone number.
- Artist details: Artist name and a short (!) bio.
- Music links: A streaming link for previewing and a download link (required for airplay).
- Web presence: Links to your official website and social media profiles.
We will reach out directly if we need more information or if we plan to feature your music on Local Anesthetic. Because of the volume of submissions, we cannot reply to every message. However, we promise that a real person will listen to and review every submission we receive.
Thank you for sharing your music and for being an essential part of this community!
Sundays at 9pm
Sundays at 9pm
