The 2nd Annual Rockwell Street Stroll returns 9/3
Chicago music fans, it’s that time of year again. The Rockwell Street Stroll is making its triumphant return for a second year with nine hours of live music, amazing vendors […]
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Riot Fest reveals 2022 schedule
The Riot Fest hourly schedule for 2022 has been announced! Once again the event has partnered with Goose Island to release the Riot Fest Sucks Pale Ale featuring a peel-off […]
Photos: Bush, Breaking Benjamin & Alice in Chains rock Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Chicago
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, alternative rock fans enjoyed a dream bill at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre as Bush, Breaking Benjamin and Alice in Chains – along with The L.I.F.E. Project […]
Photos: Franz Ferdinand plays all the hits at The Vic Theatre in Chicago
With their new greatest hits collection, Hits To The Head, having been released earlier this year, Franz Ferdinand used their Aug. 19, 2022 stop at The Vic Theatre in Chicago […]
The Cool Kids return with ‘Scam Likely’ – performing at Thalia Hall 9/24
The Cool Kids – Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish – have made their triumphant return with the jazzy and sparse new single, “Scam Likely.” Check out the VHS-vibes video, […]
Phoenix to embark on Alpha Zulu Tour – Chicago show 9/7
Grammy-winning artists Phoenix are hitting the road this fall on the Alpha Zulu Tour on which the French band is making a highly-anticipated stop at the Riviera Theatre (previously scheduled […]
Photos: Lake Street Dive dives into sold-out Chicago show
Playing what they said is their biggest show ever in Chicago at what quite possibly can be considered the hottest new concert venue of the summer, Lake Street Dive played […]
Franz Ferdinand to perform at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on Aug. 19
Get ready to dance! Franz Ferdinand is hitting the road for the first time since 2018 and the UK rockers are making a highly-anticipated stop at Chicago’s The Vic Theatre […]
Riot Fest 2022 After Shows include Thursday, Alkaline Trio & more
Riot Fest weekend just got busier as the festival has announced a slew of amazing after shows taking place in various venues across Chicago on Sept. 15 – 18. Thursday, […]
Heaven 17 heading to Chicago on 9/22 amid first headlining U.S. Tour
Heaven 17 is bringing the We Don’t Need This Fascist Groove Thang tour to the U.S. and Canada on the group’s first-ever headlining trek of North America. The tour begins […]
Photos: Rob Zombie & Mudvayne ignite & unite Chicago’s metal community
Midway through the Chicago stop on the Freaks on Parade Tour – at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Aug. 5 – Rob Zombie welcomed the next generation […]
New album and SPACE performance by Demetria Taylor coming this August
A balance of the blues and modern R&B is what’s in store on Demetria Taylor’s new album, Doin’ What I’m Supposed to Do, set to be released on Aug. 19 […]
Photos: IDLES bring love & fury to their Lollapalooza Aftershow at Metro
As soon as the 2022 Lollapalooza lineup was announced there was no doubt that IDLES would deliver a passionately intense performance in Grant Park. When the Bristol punks take the […]
Photos: X joins The Psychedelic Furs at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, The Psychedelic Furs stopped by the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago for a highly-anticipated performance. Punk rockers X were along for the fun and […]
Q&A: Geoff Muldaur discusses new boxed set ‘His Last Letter’ and more
Last week, Geoff Muldaur – a multi-talented musician, singer and composer, dropped a tour de force boxed set entitled, His Last Letter. We got a chance to pick his brain […]
Update – Riot Fest adds Taking Back Sunday, Coolio & more to 2022 lineup
Update July 19, 2022: Riot Fest has added a slew of amazing artists to its schedule including Taking Back Sunday, Coolio, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Zola Jesus, Reece Young, Poliça and […]
Photos: The Roots, Earl Sweatshirt, & more perform on Day 3 of Pitchfork 2022
Many people know The Roots as the incomparable house band for Jimmy Fallon’s late night shows, but true music fans have been celebrating the Philadelphia musicians since the nineties. Do […]
Photos: Mitski, Karate, Japanese Breakfast & more highlight Day 2 of Pitchfork Music Festival
Another day, another amazing lineup as Saturday’s Pitchfork Music Festival featured unforgettable sets from Mitski, Low, Karate, Iceage, The Linda Lindas and many more. Festival favorite Japanese Breakfast also delivered […]
Photos: The National kicks-off U.S. Tour with headlining performance at Pitchfork Day 1
The Pitchfork Music Festival once again took over Union Park in Chicago for the first of three days of music on Friday, July 15. Spiritualized, Parquet Courts, Dawn Richard, Amber […]
Photos / Review: Rage Against the Machine ignites Chicago for the first time in over a decade
This is a Public Service Announcement (Tour) with guitar! On Monday, July 11, Rage Against the Machine performed in Chicago for the first time in over 10 years. The highly-anticipated, […]
Ric Wilson, Tasha & more to play CIVL concert at Millennium Park July 14
It’s Independent Venue Week and Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL) members are hosting a variety of programs on July 11-17, 2022. On Thursday, July 14 CIVL’s Free Concert at Millennium […]
Non-performance activities to enjoy at Pitchfork Music Festival 2022
With performers including The National, Mitski, The Roots, Japanese Breakfast, Spiritualized, Dawn Richard, Earl Sweatshirt and many more, this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival is offering three-days of sure-to-be incredible musical […]
Five times Pitchfork 2022’s Friday Night headliner The National honored other artists in song
When The National takes the stage at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on Friday, July 15 it will mark the beginning of the group’s first North American tour since […]
Photos: Jack Johnson brings ‘Meet the Moonlight’ to Chicago
Trading the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii for the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Jack Johnson returned to Chicago on June 30, 2022, as part of his Meet […]