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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Shaky Knees Music Festival 2020 to feature The Black Keys, Smashing Pumpkins & more
Christmas came early for music fans as Shaky Knees Festival organizers have announced that The Black Keys, Smashing Pumpkins, The Strokes and more will be performing at Central Park in […]
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 […]
Watch: Kate Nash shares new music video for ‘Bad Lieutenant’
“She’s literally the definition of a bad lieutenant,” says Kate Nash of 14-year-old British amputee, Tilly Locke, when introducing her new music video for the song, “Bad Lieutenant.” The video, […]
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 […]
Thom Yorke announces 2020 tour dates in U.S., UK and Europe
Thom Yorke has just announced a new slew of dates on his Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes tour. The new dates, which will see the musician and singer joined by Nigel Godrich […]
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 […]
Watch the video for Iggy Pop’s ‘Loves Missing’ from his new album ‘Free’
The official music video for Iggy Pop’s “Loves Missing,” from the former Stooge frontman’s new solo LP Free, has just landed. Watch the video for the track in its entirety […]
Review and Photos: The Black Keys rock out with fans at Chicago’s United Center
After a multi-year hiatus, The Black Keys are back at it, touring across the United States and Canada in support of their latest album, Let’s Rock. The new release, which […]
Damian Marley, Jack Johnson, Win Butler join Miami Beach Pop Festival’s Bob Marley tribute
Miami Beach Pop Festival will make its debut in less than six weeks. That said, event organizers have just announced that Jack Johnson, Arcade Fire’s Win Butler, Nacho and Damian […]
Dave Matthews & Weezer top Innings Festival 2020 lineup
Innings Festival is returning to Tempe, AZ next year for another rendition of its increasingly-popular two-day music extravaganza. Topping the bill for the 2020 event, taking place Feb. 29 – […]
Photos & Recap: Farm Aid 2019 brings great music & a greater message to Alpine Valley
Farm Aid 2019 took over the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI on Saturday night (Sept. 21), marking the second time the all-day festival has taken place in […]
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 […]
Riot Fest Day 3 Photos & Review: Patti Smith, Against Me!, Bikini Kill & Ween
Sunday (Sept. 15) at Riot Fest was pure musical bliss. The third and final day of the fest, which faced an ongoing threat of rain, ultimately beat the weather, going […]
Recap & Photos: Riot Fest hosts Slayer, Anthrax, Andrew W.K. and more on Saturday (Day 2)
Chicago’s Douglas Park was a crowded house on Saturday (Sept. 14) as hordes of music devotees converged on the grounds for another day of Riot Fest 2019. With over 30 […]
Riot Fest 2019 Friday Photos & Recap: Blink-182, Rancid, Violent Femmes & more
Well, it’s official. Day 1 of Riot Fest 2019 is on the books. And while there was a range of genres scattered across the Douglas Park grounds on Friday (Sept. […]
The Nights We Stole Christmas 2019 lineup: The 1975, 311, Cage The Elephant & more
WKQX will again return this December with another impressive block of rock under the moniker The Nights We Stole Christmas. The concert series’ five-night run, scheduled to go down Dec. […]