Rod Stewart announces the One Last Time 2025 North American Tour
Living legend Sir Rod Stewart has announced that he is bringing his highly anticipated One Last Time Tour to North America next year. The trek will begin on March 7 […]
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Linkin Park announces From Zero World Tour
Linkin Park just released their brand new album From Zero and in celebration of this momentous occasion the band – comprised of Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily […]
My Chemical Romance announces ‘Long Live’ The Black Parade Tour
This summer My Chemical Romance – Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Frank Iero, and Mikey Way) – will be performing The Black Parade album in its entirety during the ‘Long Live’ […]
Photos: Johnny Marr & James host an existential dance party at The Riv in Chicago
There are songs that serve as pure escapism, whisking listeners away to a joyous place and there are songs that encouraged deep contemplation about the meaning of life, death, love, […]
Photos: Fontaines D.C. brings some ‘Romance’ to Chicago’s Salt Shed
Love comes in many forms and during Fontaines D.C.’s headlining stop at The Salt Shed in Chicago on Oct. 9, the Irish rockers shared their passion for polished post-punk with […]
Photos: The War on Drugs joins forces with Lucius & The National in Chicago
There’s the relatives your born to love and then there’s the unbreakable bonds forged in friendship. During their Sept. 24 stop at the United Center – on The Zen Diagram […]
Photos: Riot Fest concludes with standout sets from Slayer, Rob Zombie, The Vandals & more
The third and final day of Riot Fest 2024, held in Chicago’s Douglass Park on Sept. 22, was the heaviest day of the fest, as Slayer closed things out by […]
Photos: Riot Fest Day 2 features The Hives, Spoon, a corn dog mosh pit & more
The Riot Fest fun continued on Sept. 21, with a jam-packed lineup that included sets from Spoon, St. Vincent, and, the evening’s headliner, Beck. Legendary acts like Buzzcocks, Descendents, and […]
Photos: Fall Out Boy, Cypress Hill & Public Enemy kick-off Day 1 of Riot Fest 2024
Riot Fest has once again returned to its home in Douglass Park, Chicago to treat fans to three days of incredible live music and much more. After a variety of […]
Photos: Idles share gratitude as an act of resistance at the Aragon in Chicago
During a sold-out show at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Sept. 18, Idles shared a theme of thanks. Gratitude for fans, for life, for survival, for family […]
Tim Heidecker announces North American tour dates – Shares ‘Dad of the Year’
Tim Heidecker, whose new album Slipping Away is set to be released on Oct. 18, has recently announced a 2025 North American headline tour. Neil Hamburger and DJ Douggpound will […]
Photos: Pulp kicks-off their North American tour with a magical concert in Chicago
It’s been 12 long years since Pulp has toured in the U.S. and even longer since Jarvis Cocker and company have graced a stage in the City of Chicago. So, […]
Riot Fest 2024: Five Artist to arrive early for
With headliners including Beck, Fall Out Boy, and Slayer, Riot Fest – taking place at Chicago’s Douglass Park on Sept. 20-22 – is a must-attend event. St. Vincent, Sum 41, […]
Five Must-See artists playing NOFX World at Riot Fest 2024
The members of NOFX – comprised of “Fat” Mike Burkett, Eric Melvin, Erik “Smelly” Sandin, and Aaron “El Hefe” Abeyta – are Riot Fest veterans. As the band plans to […]
Photos: Pearl Jam shreds solos and shares gratitude during Night 1 at Wrigley Field
“I feel the need to thank the weather gods and [thank] the queen that is Wrigley Field for bestowing this beautiful night upon us,” said Pearl Jam front man, Eddie […]
Photos: Cage the Elephant, Young the Giant, Bakar, & Vlad Holiday rock Chicago
The Social Cues single “Broken Boy” hits different right now. “Captain Obvious, I broke my foot,” said Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz early in the band’s headlining set at […]
Watch: John Early shares the video for “Overprotected” (Britney Spears Cover)
On Sept. 13 via Lookin’ For My Denim Records/Thirty Tigers, actor-comedian-writer John Early is set to release the album version of his critically-acclaimed and utterly-hilarious 2023 HBO comedy special, Now […]
Check out Tim Heidecker’s new single ‘Like I Do’
Comedian and songwriter Tim Heidecker is back with another single off his highly-anticipated forthcoming album Slipping Away, which is set to be released on Oct. 18 via Bloodshot Records. The […]
Photos: Metallica gets heavy in Chicago during night one at Soldier Field
Late into Metallica’s set on Aug. 9, during night one of a two-night sold-out run at Soldier Field in Chicago on the M72 World Tour, James Hetfield (vocals, guitar) welcomed […]
Photos: D4vd explores ‘Petals to Thorns’ during his Lollapalooza aftershow at Metro in Chicago
Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park in Chicago on Aug. 1 – 4, but the pre-parties have already begun. D4vd – the 19-year-old singer/songwriter who has previously opened for Lolla headliner […]
Photos: Muna, Model/Actriz, Grandmaster Flash & more close-out Pitchfork 2024
It seems that festival organizers saved the best for last as the third and final day of the Pitchfork Music Festival offered a non-stop schedule of fun. There was no […]
Photos: Jamie xx, Carly Rae Jepsen, De La Soul & more delight during Day 2 of Pitchfork
By the end of Saturday night on July 20, Jamie xx had Pitchfork Music Festival attendees dancing across Union Park. The English DJ, best known for his work with the […]
Photos: Black Pumas, Sudan Archives, Jeff Rosenstock & more perform during Day 1 of Pitchfork
It’s festival season in Chicago and the first day of Pitchfork Music Festival had fans across Union Park in Chicago dancing along to some incredible music. Led by the infectious […]
Sarah Hester Ross delights with ‘Don’t Mess with a Redhead’
In her debut special, Don’t Mess with a Redhead, musical comedian Sarah Hester Ross takes the stage to the sounds of a wailing guitar. She then picks-up her keytar, takes […]