Kyle Kinane returns with new comedy special ‘Shocks and Struts’
Comedian Kyle Kinane is back with the hilarious new special, Shocks and Struts. It’s available to rent now, via 800 Pound Gorilla, and it will be released for free on […]
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The Smile, Big Thief, Bon Iver top Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup
The Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup with The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver serving as headliners. Alvvays, Perfume Genius, Weyes Blood, King Krule, Kelela and Koffee […]
Photos: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit rock the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
Last fall, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit played a pair of shows at Chicago’s newest venue, The Salt Shed. These Grammy-winning musicians aren’t the type that only prioritize state-of-the-art […]
Photos: New Found Glory brings the Make The Most Of It Acoustic Tour to sold-out Thalia Hall
When you hear about a band doing an acoustic tour, you picture mellow music framed between stories about songwriting. New Found Glory’s Make The Most Of It Acoustic Tour – […]
Jenny Lewis announces tour – shares ‘Puppy and a Truck’ video
Jenny Lewis has added a slew of new headlining tour dates to her already busy schedule of performing with Postal Service and supporting Beck and Phoenix on their co-headlining run. […]
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to play Rialto Square Theatre March 14 & 15
Good news Chicago area music fans, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are playing a pair of shows at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on March 14 & 15. […]
Photos: mehro shares stories of complicated love at Thalia Hall in Chicago
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Thalia Hall was jam-packed with fans eager to experience an exciting lineup of rising artists as mehro, DWLLRS and Claire Rosinkranz were taking the stage. mehro, […]
Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper announce Freaks on Parade Tour 2023
Two of the greatest performers in rock – Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper – have revealed that they are teaming up for a series of shows later this year. The […]
Beck & Phoenix announce Summer Odyssey Tour
This summer, Grammy-winners Beck and Phoenix are teaming up for the co-headlining Summer Odyssey Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off in Seattle, WA on Aug. 1 […]
Lincoln Barr announces Midwest Tour taking place this March
In support of the new album, Forfeit the Prize, Lincoln Barr is taking his show on the road for a tour of the Midwest. The South Carolina-based composer/singer/guitarist will be […]
Madonna announces The Celebration Tour
Madonna is celebrating four decades of music with her highly anticipated Madonna: The Celebration Tour. The pop icon revealed her plans with a star-studded video inspired by her groundbreaking film […]
Kenice Mobley’s debut comedy album ‘Follow Up Question’ is available now
Are you looking to give yourself the gift of laughter this holiday season? New York comedian Kenice Mobley has released her debut comedy album, Follow Up Question, just in time. […]
Dibs: A Grab and Go Art Show to take place Dec. 16 in Chicago
Dibs, the practice of using a random item to claim a parking space after shoveling it out, is an iconic sign of the winter season in Chicago. Portage Park’s Seventh […]
Kountry Wayne announces 2023 Comedy Tour
These may be troubled times, but there’s no need to fear because Kountry Wayne is here. The comedian has announced that he is hitting the road on the Help Is […]
Seth Meyers & Trevor Noah top Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Fest early lineup
There is about to be a lot of laughter in the air in Austin as the Moontower Just For Laughs comedy festival is returning to Texas. On April 12-23, venues […]
Metallica announces new album ’72 Seasons’ and M72 World Tour
Metallica fans received an amazing gift today as the legendary band has announced a new album and a massive world tour. Metallica’s 12th studio album, 72 Seasons, will be available […]
Marc Maron stand-up special coming to HBO in 2023
Comedian and WTF podcast host Marc Maron is teaming-up with HBO for the release of his next stand-up special. The currently untitled work is set to debut in 2023. It […]
Photos: Suede & Manic Street Preachers share the stage at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre
It’s a tour that’s been over a decade in the making and it was well worth the wait. The London Suede (AKA Suede) have returned to North America, on a […]
Trevor Noah announces 2023 Off the Record Tour
Trevor Noah is building on the success of his extensive 2022 world tour by announcing that he is heading back out on the road in 2023. The 2023 edition of […]
Interview: Kurt Braunohler chats about his hilarious new comedy special ‘Perfectly Stupid’
Comedian Kurt Braunohler wonderfully navigates the line between humor and heart on his new stand-up special, Perfectly Stupid, which was released on Oct. 27 on Moment ahead of an on-demand […]
‘On Cinema at the Cinema’ Season 13 (AKA ‘On Cinema and More in the Morning’) premieres 10/26
This week marks the return of everyone’s favorite show about movies and more as On Cinema at the Cinema has announced Wednesday, Oct. 26 as its Season 13 premiere. The […]
The Przmatics to celebrate new EP ‘Still Alive’ at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen 11/22
Chicago indie rockers, The Przmatics, have a brand new EP, entitled Still Alive, set to be released on Nov. 22. That same evening they will be stopping by the Beat […]
Photos / Recap: Muse brings enormous energy to the Riviera Theatre in Chicago
Some bands prefer a less is more approach when playing an intimate setting like Chicago’s Riviera Theatre. Muse is not that band. When the Grammy-winning English rockers – Matt Bellamy, […]
Tickets for Dead & Company’s Final Tour on sale this Friday
Dead & Company – Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer, and Bob Weir, with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti – have announced that they are hitting the road in 2023 […]