Photos: Laufey bewitches at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles
The best way I can describe Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey (pronounced Lai-Vay) might sound a little cliche at this point, given all the movies churned out exploiting the idea, but I […]
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Photos: Yam Haus bring the last taste of summer to Lincoln Hall
When it comes to fall weather in the midwest, you never know what you’re going to get and when you’re going to get it. For example, it was 80 degrees […]
Photos: Shakey Graves shares truths, lies and ties that bind at The Salt Shed in Chicago
People under a certain age may not be familiar with the old-school notion of a “movie of the week,” the anthology series featuring often over-the-top plots about love, life and […]
Photos: Ivan Cornejo taps into the emotions behind the words at the Aragon Ballroom
Mexican American singer-songwriter and rising star Ivan Cornejo played the first of two sold-out shows at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on Thursday night, and I was lucky enough to be there […]
Photos: IAN SWEET rocks the Empty Bottle in Chicago
IAN SWEET, the stage name and band led by Los Angeles indie rocker, Jilian Medford made a real splash on the scene back in 2016 with her debut record, Shapeshifter. […]
Palehound to perform at the Empty Bottle in Chicago 11/17
On the heels of the summer release of Eye On The Bat – out via Polyvinyl Record Co. – Palehound is stopping by the Empty Bottle in Chicago on Nov. […]
KiNG MALA to release SPILT MILK EP on Nov. 10
Los Angeles alt-pop superstar KiNG MALA is set to release new music in the form of her forthcoming SPILT MILK EP on Nov. 10. Confidence and vulnerability collide throughout the […]
Photos: The Hives bring high intensity and catchy hooks to Chicago’s Bottom Lounge
My introduction to the Swedish punk band, The Hives was their 2000 release Veni Vidi Vicious and from the onset of the record I was securely buckled in for the […]
Photos: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin bring The Trilogy Tour party to Chicago
Shows don’t get much bigger than this! International superstars Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin joined forces for the epic party dubbed The Trilogy Tour, which stopped by the United […]
Nevāda Nevada to perform at The Burlington in Chicago on Nov. 8
New York City rockers Nevāda Nevada are coming to Chicago! The four-piece band will be performing at The Burlington on Nov. 8 in support of their stellar 2023 album, Past […]
Hannibal Buress / Eshu Tune to perform at Chicago Theatre on Nov. 2 during 312 Comedy Festival
In conjunction with the 312 Comedy Festival, Hannibal Buress is set to perform a headlining set at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago on Nov. 2. The hometown hero will kick […]
Xoe Wise finds healing in ‘Wounds’ – to be released on Oct. 20
Chicago-based singer-songwriter, Xoe Wise, built upon her folk pop roots to create a healing rock record in the form of Wounds, which is coming out this Friday, Oct. 20. These […]
Photos: Phish ‘Blaze On’ during United Center debut – Night 1 of 3 in Chicago
When you’ve been a band for forty years, it’s hard to find any new firsts, but on Oct. 13, Phish managed to check another unique experience off their long list […]
Christine and the Queens begins international tour this October – to play Chicago 10/26
Update as of 10/15/23 remaining tour dates have been cancelled. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christine and the Queens (@christineandthequeens) In support of the […]
Frankie and the Witch Fingers to play Bottom Lounge in Chicago 10/3
October is here and spooky season is kicking off with a killer show at Bottom Lounge in Chicago as Frankie and the Witch Fingers are performing – with support from […]
Photos: Run the Jewels celebrate 10 years of music during Night 1 at Chicago’s Salt Shed
The goblins were awakened on Sept. 27 as Run the Jewels took the stage at The Salt Shed for the first of four shows celebrating their decade-long career. Each night […]
CIVIC to play Empty Bottle in Chicago on Oct. 12
October is shaping up to be a great month for live music in Chicago with acts like SZA, Phish, Chromeo, Amyl and the Sniffers, Mudhoney and Ms. Lauryn Hill all […]
Photos: Day 3 of Riot Fest 2023 concludes with sets from The Cure, L.S. Dunes, Thursday & more
The third and final day of Riot Fest, held at Chicago’s Douglass Park on Sept. 17, was bittersweet. Bitter because this year’s festivities would soon be over, but sweet because […]
Photos: Viagra Boys, Eshu Tune, ICP & more top Day 2 of Riot Fest 2023
Day Two of Riot Fest began with Total Chaos… the band Total Chaos that is, who opened the Saturday festivities with a set on the Rise Stage on Sept. 16. […]
Photos: Say Anything, P Funk, Fake Names & more rock Day 1 of Riot Fest 2023
Riot Fest is finally here and the first day of the three day festival – taking place at Chicago’s Douglass Park Sept. 15-17 – boasted an impressive lineup featuring The […]
Puscifer Entertainment presents Sessanta featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle & Primus
Maynard James Keenan is celebrating his 60th birthday in style with an untraditional tour that will bring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus together in April of 2024. Dubbed Sessanta, […]
Review: Pearl Jam celebrates life during Night 1 at Chicago’s United Center
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Pearl Jam returned to Chicago – a place where Eddie Vedder (vocals/guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (guitar), Mike McCready (guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums) haven’t […]
Photos: Beck & Phoenix take Chicago fans on a musical ‘Odyssey’ at Northerly Island
Co-headlining tours are always noteworthy, but when a pair of mega-artists literally share the stage and perform together that is really something special. During their Aug. 31 Summer Odyssey Tour […]
Photos: Pixies & Modest Mouse rock The Salt Shed in Chicago under a Blue Supermoon
A Supermoon is a rare occurrence that exists only three or four times a year. Even more infrequent is a Blue Supermoon, but that’s exactly what appeared in the Chicago […]