Eponymous Review’s favorite 2023 stories


Fans enjoy Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 16, 2023.

Fans enjoy Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 16, 2023.

This year was amazing in so many ways. We had the opportunity to cover local concerts, photograph major music festivals and interview some of the funniest people on the planet. Thank you for reading along in 2023. We promise more great stuff in 2024!

Dead and Company performing at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 15, 2019

 

Photos: Dead & Company share high times during first Final Tour stop in Chicago
On Friday, June 9, Dead & Company stopped by Wrigley Field in Chicago to perform the first of two sold-out shows on The Final Tour.

 

Depeche Mode performs at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 13, 2023.

Photos: Depeche Mode brings twice the party to Chicago’s second Memento Mori Tour stop
On Nov. 13, 2023, Depeche Mode took fans to church during a sold-out show at the United Center in Chicago.

 

 

Kyle Kinane

Interview: Kyle Kinane on the people, places, and pets that shaped ‘Shocks & Struts’
Comedian Kyle Kinane shares the stories behind his hilarious new stand-up special, ‘Shocks & Struts,’ available via 800 Pound Gorilla.

 

 

Pitbull performs at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2023.

Photos: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin bring The Trilogy Tour party to Chicago
On Nov. 1, 2023, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin brought The Trilogy tour to the United Center in Chicago.

 

 

The Cure performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2023.

Photos: Day 3 of Riot Fest 2023 concludes with sets from The Cure, L.S. Dunes, Thursday & more
Sets from The Cure, L.S. Dunes and more were among the highlights during Day 3 of Riot Fest 2023 in Chicago.