Photos: Fontaines D.C. & Just Mustard grip The Vic Theatre in Chicago
Fresh off the release of their third studio album, Skinty Fia – which dropped on April 22 via Partisan Records – Irish post-punk rockers, Fontaines D.C. stopped by The Vic […]
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Photos / Review: John Mayer’s Sob Rock Tour sails into Chicago
With the throwback sounds of his 2021 album, Sob Rock, John Mayer created something totally new, a genre built upon smooth yacht rock grooves taken to greater heights by the […]
Lizzo announces The Special Tour
Three-time Grammy Award-winner Lizzo is hitting the road this fall on an extensive North American tour. The Special Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks-off on Sept. 23 in Sunrise, FL […]
Photos / Review: Spoon wows with a jam-filled Chicago concert
“Chicago showed up,” declared Spoon’s Britt Daniel after the no nonsense rock band kicked off its April 19 Chicago stop at the Riviera Theatre with scorching performances of “Don’t You […]
Tim Heidecker announces comedy and music tour along with new album
Comedian/musician Tim Heidecker is combining his two passions for a highly anticipated summer tour. Each show will include two acts, one featuring Heidecker’s “No More Bullshit” stand-up character and the […]
Lorde to headline All Things Go Music Festival 2022
On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, Lorde will take the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion as the headliner of the All Things Go Music Festival. Mitski, Bleachers, Lucy Dacus and King […]
Photos: The Flaming Lips deliver an ecstatic performance at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago
Before performing “Enthusiasm for Life Defeats Existential Fear” early in The Flaming Lips’ April 6 set at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, Wayne Coyne explained that if you scream loud […]
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats top Piqniq 2022 lineup
Summer is quickly approaching and that means it’s almost time for 101WKQX’s annual musical celebration known as Piqniq. This year’s event – taking place at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in […]
Roxy Music announces first tour in 11 years with support from St. Vincent
After more than a decade away from touring Roxy Music – Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson – are hitting the road to mark the 50th anniversary […]
Caryn Rose’s ‘Why Patti Smith Matters’ set for May 31 release
On May 31, music fans will have a new written offering detailing the brilliance of the Godmother of Punk as journalist Caryn Rose’s book Why Patti Smith Matters is set […]
Photos / Review: Colin Hay brings heart & humor to Chicago’s Thalia Hall
Over the years, Thalia Hall has hosted incredible songwriters, hilarious comedians and spoken-word icons. On Saturday, March 26, Colin Hay stepped into the spotlight and embodied all three as he […]
Jen Kirkman to release new album ‘OK, Gen-X’ on March 25
Surprise, comedy fans! Jen Kirkman has announced that her new comedy album, OK, Gen-X, will drop on Friday, March 25 via 800 Pound Gorilla Records. The release, recorded at Union […]
The Revivalists to play the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on April 8
On April 8, New Orleans’ own The Revivalists will be stopping by the Windy City to play the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on April 8. The 8-piece ensemble – known […]
Incubus announces Summer 2022 Tour
Rock superstars Incubus are heading across North America this summer on a newly announced tour. Sublime with Rome and The Aquadolls will be along for the ride as the supporting […]
Randy Rainbow announces book tour for new memoir
Emmy-nominated entertainer Randy Rainbow is hitting the road on a book tour in support of his new memoir, Playing with Myself, out via St. Martin’s Press on April 19. Rainbow […]
Corinne Bailey Rae announces Sunlight / Sunlight Tour
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has announced her first solo U.S. headlining tour in over five years. Melanie Charles, Jensen McRae, Adria Kain and more are set to open on […]
Oliver Tree to perform at Chicago’s Radius March 4
Vocalist/performance artist, Oliver Tree is bringing his unique sound and electric energy to Radius in Chicago on March 4. Sueco and 347aidan will also be on hand performing before the […]
Chris Rock announces North American Ego Death Tour
Chris Rock has announced his first live comedy tour in five years. He will be bringing his Ego Death World Tour through North America in 2022. The 38-date trek, produced […]
Tickets for Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour go on sale this week
Sir Paul McCartney is hitting the road for the first time since 2019. The former Beatle has announced the Got Back Tour which finds him performing in 13-cities across the […]
Inaugural Sueños Music Festival to be held in Chicago May 28-29
Another music festival is coming to Grant Park as it was recently announced that the inaugural Sueños Music Festival will be held in Chicago on May 28-29, 2022. J Balvin, […]
Tickets for Halsey’s Love and Power Tour go on sale today
Halsey is hitting the road in support of their Grammy nominated album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, and tickets for the recently-announced Love and Power Tour go […]
The Black Keys announce Dropout Boogie Tour
The Black Keys – Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney – have revealed the initial details of their Dropout Boogie Tour. The 32-date North American trek, produced by Live Nation, kicks […]
Watch: FKA twigs shares striking visual for ‘meta angel’
Following the release of her gorgeous new mixtape CAPRISONGS, British artist FKA twigs has shared a visual accompaniment for her song “meta angel.” The Aidan Zamiri-directed clip follows twigs as […]
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi to perform at The Lincoln Lodge February 17
New York-based stand-up comedian and actor, Gianmarco Soresi will be in Chicago this winter to perform at The Lincoln Lodge on Feb. 17. Soresi’s stand-up has been featured on Comedy […]