Pet Shop Boys to release new album ‘Hotspot’ this January
Pet Shop Boys have announced that their new album Hotspot will be released via x2 Records/Kobalt on Jan. 24. A deluxe edition cassette and 2-disc CD, which features an instrumental […]
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Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen form Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum
Golden Globe winning actor Michael C. Hall has teamed up with Peter Yanowtiz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) and Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) to form the avant-indie trio Princess Goes to […]
Steve Byrne, Rob Schneider & more to appear at Chicago Improv this month
The Chicago Improv has had a great lineup throughout 2019 with performances by Christopher Titus, Anjelah Johnson, Kelsie Huff, Marlon Wayans, Chris Hardwick and many more, but December may just […]
Photos & Review: Wilco brings joy to the Chicago Theatre during Winterlude Night 1
Songs of crushing sadness, laments, waltzes and party-starting, mid-tempo rockers comprised a sprawling setlist full of musical gifts during night one of Wilco’s four night Chicago Theatre residency known as […]
Paul Reubens to headline 35th Anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure Tour
Back in 1985, the singular comedy of Paul Reubens mixed with the directorial wizardry of Tim Burton and the musical genius of Danny Elfman to create a one-of-a-kind adventure film, […]
Brittany Howard announces 2020 North American Spring Tour
Fresh off her latest round of Grammy nominations – Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song – for her debut solo album, Jaime, Brittany Howard has announced that she will […]
New talk show from Maria Bamford to premiere this December
Maria Bamford has eloquently and hilariously worked to eliminate stigmas surrounding mental illness through her comedy. From stand-up to her Netflix series, Lady Dynamite, to candid interviews, Bamford has never […]
Alanis Morissette announces summer tour with Garbage & Liz Phair
“You oughta know” that Alanis Morissette is hitting the road this summer on a 31-date North American tour celebrating 25 years of her iconic album, Jagged Little Pill. Garbage and […]
HBO to premiere Mel Brooks comedy special documentary on Dec. 13
For over 60 years, Mel Brooks has been one of the biggest names in comedy. Your Show of Shows, Get Smart, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers are just […]
The Arrivals add Sass Dragons, Canadian Rifle & Nightcap to Reggies’ show
Chicago punk fans who were already looking forward to The Arrivals’ Dec. 28 show at Reggies have even more to get excited about. It was recently announced that Sass Dragons, […]
Debut comedy album from Bethany Van Delft to drop in December
2019 is almost over but there’s still a lot of laughs in store. I’m Not A Llama, the debut comedy album from Bethany Van Delft is set to be released […]
Ladytron set to perform highly-anticipated set at Chicago’s Metro this December
For the first time since 2011, Ladytron is returning to Chicago. The experimental synth pop quartet – comprised of Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu – will […]
The Doobie Brothers announce 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Michael McDonald
Next year, The Doobie Brothers will hit the road for a 30-city North American Tour in honor of the 50th anniversary of the group’s founding. Michael McDonald will be joining […]
The Black Crowes announce Shake Your Money Maker 2020 World Tour
Chris and Rich Robinson have announced that they are reuniting as The Black Crowes in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of their incomparable debut album, Shake Your Money Maker. This […]
Q&A Interview: Jana Herzen shares the creative process behind ‘Nothing But Love’
Love in its many forms is the inspiration behind singer-songwriter-guitarist Jana Herzen’s upcoming album Nothing But Love, which will be released on Jan. 17, 2020 via Motema Music. The album […]
New D.L. Hughley docu-comedy special coming to Comedy Central
Following the success of his bestselling book, How Not to Get Shot and Other Advice from White People, D.L. Hughley is bringing a new one-hour comedy/documentary of the same name […]
Beck shares ‘Dark Places’ lyric video
Prolific as ever, Beck is gearing up for the release of his fourteenth studio album Hyperspace by sharing another new track off the highly-anticipated LP. “Dark Places” finds the Grammy-winner […]
Photos & Review: Tool annihilates Chicago’s United Center with songs new and old
After waiting over a decade for the release of Tool’s fifth studio album, Fear Inoculum, Chicago fans were treated to a live show like no other when Maynard James Keenan, […]
Photos & Review: Tom Morello brings his one man rock revolution to Chicago’s The Vic Theatre
After melting faces as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Street Sweeper Social Club and Prophets of Rage along with fighting for revolution, union rights […]
Review: Sleater-Kinney’s center holds strong during Night 2 at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre
Words and guitar were blanketed in thumping drums, dreamy synths, pop melodies and grungy noise rock as Sleater-Kinney performed the second show of a two-night run at the Riviera Theatre […]
Photos & Review: Joanna Newsom mesmerizes during Night 3 at Chicago’s Thalia Hall
You don’t discover the songs of Joanna Newsom on the radio or by listening to curated streaming playlists. Her music finds you, oftentimes when you need it most. Whether through […]
The 11 best things we saw at Douglas Park during Riot Fest 2019
In honor of its 15th anniversary, Riot Fest hosted a top tier lineup featuring rarity acts, legends, newcomers and festival favorites in Chicago’s Douglas Park on Sept. 13-15. A few […]
Photos: Bush and Live bring their ALTimate Tour to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Back in 1994, the radio was flooded with the songs of alternative rockers Bush and Live thanks to both group’s seminal releases, Sixteen Stone and Throwing Copper. On Sept. 6, […]
Photos: Alice in Chains and Korn Annihilate the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Chicago-area concert-goers were treated to a night of face-melting, eardrum obliterating, head-banging rock on Wednesday, Aug. 21, as Alice in Chains and Korn joined forces for a heavy-hitting double bill […]