Photos: The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes & Royal Dog rock Metro in Chicago
On Friday, December 6, The Lawrence Arms returned to Metro in Chicago for the 10th Annual War on X-Mass. Presented by Riot Fest, the lineup also included killer sets from […]
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Kendrick Lamar & SZA announce North American Grand National Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are joining forces to present one of the most anticipated live music events of 2025. The Grand National Tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang, and Top […]
Photos: Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker bring Brent Forever: The Tour to Chicago
By Mackenzie Hudson Brent iii was a long time coming for listeners of Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker, after patiently waiting three years for a new collab album following their […]
Charli XCX announced Brat 2025 – Arena Tour
Following the critical acclaim of her sixth studio album, Brat, which came out in June, Charli XCX has announced the details of her 2025 U.S. headlining tour. The Brat 2025 […]
Review: Taylor Swift lights up Indy during 11/1 Eras Tour performance
By Nina Tadic When she said “Eras fading into gray” on “imgonnagetyouback”, she may have been referencing the upcoming end of the Eras Tour, but Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will […]
Photos: Insane Clown Posse bring the Train of Terror Tour to The Forge
By Alex Geshel Whoop Whoop! Was the first thing I heard walking into a sold out Insane Clown Posse show and holy smokes was this one of the most unique […]
Amyl and the Sniffers announce 2025 North American Tour dates
On the heels of the release of their new album, Cartoon Darkness, Amyl and the Sniffers have announced a slew of new tour dates. The Australian punks will be kicking-off […]
Phantogram announces the 2025 Running Through Colors Tour
Following the release of their fifth album, Memory of a Day, Phantogram has announced that they will be performing across North America in 2025. The Running Through Colors Tour will […]
Foster the People announce the Paradise State of Mind Tour
Early next year, Foster the People are hitting the road on a 23-city run across North America. The Paradise State of Mind Tour will kick-off in Seattle on Jan. 25 […]
Oasis North American Tour tickets available today
Earlier this week, Oasis announced that they will be traveling to North America for a handful of dates on their Oasis Live ’25 world tour. Tickets for this highly anticipated […]
Abso Lutely Productions announces new record label & debut release by Tim Platt
Abso Lutely Productions, the production company founded by Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, and Dave Kneebone, has announced its new record label, Abso Lutely Records. The debut release will come in […]
Photos: Judas Priest & Sabaton rock in Rockford
By Ian Storck The BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois saw metal icons Judas Priest and Swedish power metallers Sabaton roll through on a Friday night with their second […]
Warm Love Cool Dreams to take place at The Salt Shed in Chicago on Sept. 28 & 29
There are jam festivals, punk parties, and country shows, but for fans looking for an event that showcases a truly diverse selection of artists from vastly different genres the options […]
Photos: Styx & Foreigner with John Waite rock Tinley Park
By Ian Storck Classic rock legends Styx and Foreigner team up for the “Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour,” their first tour together after 10 years. The tour saw British […]
Evanston Folk Festival to be held at Dawes Park Lakefront Sept. 7 & 8
A new event, hosted by SPACE Presents, will be celebrating the best of folk music. Taking place at Dawes Park Lakefront on Sept. 7-8, the Evanston Folk Festival will feature […]
Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park and shares the daily schedule
Riot Fest 2024 is making its triumphant return to Douglass Park in Chicago. After previously announcing that the fest would be moving to Bridgeview, on Aug. 14, Riot Fest founder […]
Waking April to release ‘Fear of Failure’ this fall – Tour begins Aug. 8
Raleigh-based alt-pop duo Waking April – comprised of Bethany and Alex McKee – is set to release their debut album, Fear of Failure, this fall via Polychromatic Records. The album’s […]
Photos: Vampire Weekend brings a party to Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago
By Nina Tadic Vampire Weekend is a band. But their concert is more than a concert – it is a hands-on, interactive experience. It is a cookout, beach party, and […]
Photos: 311 brings Unity Tour to The Salt Shed in Chicago
By Heather Warthen If there is a single unifier of people, it’s music and rockers 311 are doing just that – unifying people of all generations across the country through […]
Emily Catalano to release her debut comedy album ‘Hey’ on June 28
Los Angeles-based comedian Emily Catalano is set to drop her debut comedy album, Hey, via Blonde Medicine on June 28. The album, which was recorded live at the San Francisco […]
John Early announces a new album and a new tour
Actor, comedian, writer, and producer John Early has announced that his debut comedy album, Now More Than Ever, is set to be released on Sept. 13 via Lookin’ For My […]
Riot Fest announces 2024 lineup and new venue in Bridgeview
Riot Fest is returning to the Chicago area on Sept. 20-22, 2024. This time the festivities will be held at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview which will feature RiotLand, an immersive […]
Cyndi Lauper announces Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour 2024
Cyndi Lauper has announced her first major tour in over a decade! The 23-stop Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Tour, produced by Live Nation, will feature special guests – to […]
Ray LaMontagne announces the Long Way Home Tour 2024
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne has announced that he will be releasing a new studio album, Long Way Home, on Aug. 16 as well as a tour in support of the […]