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, […]
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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 […]
Annick Adelle’s hilarious debut ‘Between Two Worlds’ out Aug. 12
On Between Two Worlds – out via Blonde Medicine on Aug. 12 – comedian Annick Adelle hilariously explores the duality that exists in many aspects of life. Living on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fitzgeralds in Berwyn to host the 39th Annual American Music Festival July 1-4
For the first time since 2019, the American Music Festival is returning to Fitzgeralds in Berwyn for an amazing weekend of music on July 1-4. Son Volt, Rebirth Brass Band, […]
Peaches announces new The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour dates
Following a run of sold-out shows, feminist icon and singer-songwriter, Peaches has announced the second leg of The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour. The tour will kick off in Los […]
Photos: Tears for Fears & Garbage bring the hits to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Armed with a slew of fresh material from their new album, The Tipping Point, the group’s first in 17 years, Tears for Fears brought their aptly named The Tipping Point […]
The Smile announces North American Tour
The Smile – Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner – have announced their first tour of the U.S. and Canada which comes in support of the group’s debut album, […]