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 […]
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Photos: Muna, Model/Actriz, Grandmaster Flash & more close-out Pitchfork 2024
It seems that festival organizers saved the best for last as the third and final day of the Pitchfork Music Festival offered a non-stop schedule of fun. There was no […]
Photos: Jamie xx, Carly Rae Jepsen, De La Soul & more delight during Day 2 of Pitchfork
By the end of Saturday night on July 20, Jamie xx had Pitchfork Music Festival attendees dancing across Union Park. The English DJ, best known for his work with the […]
Photos: Black Pumas, Sudan Archives, Jeff Rosenstock & more perform during Day 1 of Pitchfork
It’s festival season in Chicago and the first day of Pitchfork Music Festival had fans across Union Park in Chicago dancing along to some incredible music. Led by the infectious […]
Sarah Hester Ross delights with ‘Don’t Mess with a Redhead’
In her debut special, Don’t Mess with a Redhead, musical comedian Sarah Hester Ross takes the stage to the sounds of a wailing guitar. She then picks-up her keytar, takes […]
Pitchfork Music Festival 2024: Five artists to arrive early for
Everyone attending this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival – taking place at Union Park in Chicago July 19-21 – is surely excited to see the headlining performances from Black Pumas, Jamie […]
Check out the video for Tim Heidecker’s new song ‘Well’s Running Dry’ – New album out 10/18
Multi-hyphenate singer-songwriter/comedian, Tim Heidecker has announced that his highly-anticipated follow up album to 2022’s High School is coming soon. Slipping Away is set to be released via Bloodshot Records on […]
Go beyond the music at Pitchfork Music Festival 2024
The 2024 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival boasts a lineup of over 40 artists who will perform at Union Park in Chicago over the weekend of July 19-21. Black […]
Photos: Santana & Counting Crows delight at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park
At first glance, Counting Crows and Santana may not seem like the most obvious bands to become tour-mates, but when you look at their musical resumes it becomes clear that […]
Maggie Rose to perform at SPACE in Evanston 6/29
Following the release of her critically-acclaimed new album, No One Gets Out Alive, available via Big Loud Records, Maggie Rose is hitting the road this summer. The singer-songwriter will be […]
Photos: They Might Be Giants share an eclectic setlist of songs at The Vic in Chicago
“It’s so nice to be back at our spiritual home, The Vic, ladies and gentlemen,” said John Flansburgh during They Might Be Giants’ June 18 performance, the first of two […]
Photos: New Kids on the Block bring their Magic Summer Tour party to Tinley Park
Back in 1990, New Kids on the Block hit the road on the Magic Summer Tour. Over 30 years later, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Danny […]
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 […]
Delmark Records Gallery is showcasing the photography of guitarist Dave Specter June – Sept.
The artistry of guitarist Dave Specter is very well known throughout Chicago and beyond as he has dedicated his life to the blues. This June, fans can experience a new […]
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 […]
Jane’s Addiction and Love & Rockets announce North American Tour
The original members of Jane’s Addiction and Love and Rockets have announced a 2024 co-headlining tour of North America. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick-off at Fontainebleu Las […]
Photos: Lords of Acid return to The Rave with a bass-heavy night of synths & sweat
Praga Khan and Lords of Acid return to the touring stage for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing forth their customary debauchery and innuendo for the Make Acid […]
Photos: Bad Religion & Social Distortion celebrate life and the legacy of punk in Chicago
On Monday, May 20, a co-headlining tour that was four decades in the making reached its epic conclusion with a sweeping celebration of life, community, and the legacy of punk […]
Photos: Mudvayne makes an epic return to The Rave in Milwaukee
Mudvayne returned to The Rave in Milwaukee for yet another appearance at the majestic venue. The newly renovated patio space served as a nice outdoor lounge and bar area for […]
Photos: Devo shares the de-evolution gospel at a stellar Chicago show
On Saturday, May 11, Devo brought their 50 Years of De-Evolution Tour to the Riviera Theatre in Chicago for a packed show, presented by Jam and 93XRT. The band – […]
of Montreal to perform at Lincoln Hall 6/9 in support of new album ‘Lady On The Cusp’
Lady On The Cusp, the new studio album from of Montreal, is due to be released on May 17 via Polyvinyl Record Co. In celebration, Kevin Barnes and company are […]
Johnny Marr & James to tour North America
Two of the UK’s most iconic acts are joining forces for a North American tour as Johnny Marr and James are teaming up for their first U.S. tour together this […]
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes to perform at Subterranean in Chicago on May 14
On the heels of releasing their fifth album, Dark Rainbow, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are set to play a string of shows in North America. The band – comprised […]