Gypsy Punks Gogol Bordello to invade Chicago’s Riviera Theatre on June 1
Summer concert season is beginning to heat up and, with the slew of national acts slated to come through Chicago in the coming months, that means tough decisions lie ahead […]
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Live Review: Johnny Marr says ‘Hi Hello’ to Chicago at The Vic
Some artists are dynamic frontmen, some are awe-inspiring guitar players. Only one is Johnny F*cking Marr. Returning to Chicago for the first time since Riot Fest 2018, the legendary Smiths […]
Photos & Review: The Lemonheads deliver crowd-pleasing set at Chicago’s Thalia Hall
The Lemonheads took to the stage on Friday, May 10, at Chicago’s Thalia Hall for a crowd-pleasing set, which saw founding member Evan Dando and company playing an eclectic mix […]
Breeders, The Rapture, Taking Back Sunday set for House of Vans Chicago
House of Vans Chicago has released the 2019 lineup for their Summer House Party series. Among the names slated to perform FREE shows are The Breeders, The Rapture, Vans Warped […]
Brandi Carlile taps Sheryl Crow, Patty Griffin, Jade Bird for Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2020 lineup
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is returning with her Girls Just Wanna Weekend destination concert vacation at the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The second incarnation of the fest will […]
Listen: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds share new song ‘Black Star Dancing’
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have just announced a new EP, Black Star Dancing. The group also shared the album’s title track, which fans can check out below. “Black Star […]
Watch: The National debut video for new song ‘Hairpin Turns’
The National have just debuted the music video for their new song “Hairpin Turns.” The track marks the latest release from the group’s forthcoming album I Am Easy To Find. […]
Kumail Nanjiani & Ilana Glazer join Issa Rae in Clusterfest ‘Clueless’ live read
The comedy & music extravaganza known as Clusterfest is fast approaching. With less than two months to go, festival organizers have just announced the full cast lineups for the previously-announced […]
Watch: Elvis Costello joins Spinal Tap at Tribeca Film Festival acoustic performance
This year marks the 35th anniversary of one of the funniest comedy films ever made, This Is Spinal Tap. To help celebrate the iconic rock mockumentary, cast members Christopher Guest, […]
Listen to 2 new Thom Yorke songs ‘Gawpers’ and ‘Don’t Fear the Light’
Two new songs from Thom Yorke are now available for listening, courtesy of BBC Radio 3’s “Unclassified.” The two live recordings, “Gawpers” and “Don’t Fear the Light,” played for the […]
Bruce Springsteen announces new album ‘Western Stars,’ out this June
Bruce Springsteen’s first studio album in five years will soon be on store shelves and digital outlets everywhere. The new LP, Western Stars, which draws inspiration from ’60s and ’70s […]
THING Festival taps Violent Femmes, De La Soul, Jeff Tweedy for 2019 lineup
Sasquatch! founder Adam Zacks has just announced his latest venture, the THING Festival. The brand new fest, which will take place Aug. 24-25 at the historic Fort Worden in Port […]
Review: Valerie June sparkles and shines at Chicago’s Park West
“I’m truly a hippie and I think we’re all brought to earth to shine,” Valerie June said before closing her pre-encore set at Chicago’s Park West on April 22 with […]
Photos: ‘On Cinema at the Cinema’ live in Chicago was a true five-bagger
Hey, guys! Weekends are the perfect time to catch up with loved ones and on Saturday, April 20, the On Cinema Family got together to celebrate movies and more during […]
Rockstar’s Disrupt Festival 2019 lineup to feat The Used, Sum 41, Thrice & more
The inaugural Rockstar Energy Drink Disrupt Festival is almost here! The brand new traveling festival, which hits the road this June, will see The Used, Thrice, Sum 41 and many […]
Morrissey postpones Canada tour dates after ‘medical emergency’
Morrissey has postponed the bulk of his Canadian tour in the wake of a medical emergency. 2019 was to mark the artist’s first Canadian tour in 15 years. The tour […]
The B-52s plot expansive 40th Anniversary World Tour
The B-52s have just announced an expansive 40th Anniversary World Tour. With over 40 shows in almost as many cities, the New Wave legends will be busy for most of […]
Jazz greats Kamasi Washington & Herbie Hancock announce 2019 tour dates
Herbie Hancock & Kamasi Washington are venturing out on tour together this summer. The jazz greats will hit the road this July, kicking off a co-headlining North American tour, which […]
Clusterfest’s ‘Comedyville’ to spotlight ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Atlanta’ & more
Comedy Central’s Clusterfest will return this June with headliners Amy Poehler, Patton Oswalt and John Mulaney. This year’s rendition of the epic comedy and music festival will return to San […]
Listen to Trey Anastasio’s new ‘Ghosts of the Forest’ title track
Trey Anastasio’s new group Ghosts of the Forest has just dropped their self-titled album’s new lead single. The psychedelic title track can be heard above. Word of Anastasio’s new GOTF […]
‘The Center of Nowhere’ to screen at The Music Box Theatre on April 4
The Center of Nowhere, The Spirit and Sounds of Springfield, MO will be screening at The Music Box Theatre on April 4. Writer, artist and actor Tony Fitzpatrick will also […]
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival 2019 lineup: Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks & more
Eric Clapton has just announced his Crossroads Guitar Festival will make a long-awaited return this year. The 2019 event will take place Sept. 20-21 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, […]
Woodstock 50 breaks down its expansive 2019 lineup by stages
A few weeks ago we saw the release of the controversial Woodstock 2019 lineup, featuring veteran acts like Santana and Dead & Company along with more modern acts including Miley […]
Kentucky’s Railbird Festival taps Brandi Carlile, The Raconteurs for 2019 lineup
Those looking to attend a music festival this year have another option to consider. Railbird, presented by AC Entertainment, has just announced their inaugural lineup featuring the recently-resurrected Raconteurs and […]