The Japanese House, the childhood vacation home but also music project/moniker for English indie pop musician, Amber Bain. At an early age she learned to play music from her father […]
The good news keeps on coming from Idles. After announcing that a new album, TANGK, will be released on Feb. 16 via Partisan Records, the Bristol punks have revealed that […]
Idles announce 2024 tour dates – Playing the Aragon in Chicago on Sept. 18
During the holiday season – and all year round – Netflix shares the gift of laughter with subscribers. With so many hilarious comedians dropping new material all the time, it […]
Netflix’s ‘Verified Stand-Up’ features big laughs from Gianmarco Soresi, Dulcé Sloan & more
When the fine folks from Delmark say all-stars they mean all-stars. Mud Morganfield, Jimmy Burns, Demetria Taylor and many more are set to perform at the Delmark Blues & Jazz […]
Delmark Blues & Jazz All-Stars to perform a Holiday Concert at Thalia Hall 12/20
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 […]
Photos: Laufey bewitches at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles
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: Yam Haus bring the last taste of summer to Lincoln Hall
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: Shakey Graves shares truths, lies and ties that bind at The Salt Shed in Chicago
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: Ivan Cornejo taps into the emotions behind the words at the Aragon Ballroom
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. […]
Photos: IAN SWEET rocks the Empty Bottle in Chicago
Chicago fans just can’t get enough Depeche Mode. Despite having already performed at the United Center earlier this year, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – joined by touring musicians, multi-instrumentalist […]
Photos: Depeche Mode brings twice the party to Chicago’s second Memento Mori Tour stop
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. […]
Palehound to perform at the Empty Bottle in Chicago 11/17
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 […]
KiNG MALA to release SPILT MILK EP on Nov. 10
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: The Hives bring high intensity and catchy hooks to Chicago’s Bottom Lounge
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 […]
Photos: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin bring The Trilogy Tour party to Chicago
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 […]
Nevāda Nevada to perform at The Burlington in Chicago on Nov. 8
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 […]
Hannibal Buress / Eshu Tune to perform at Chicago Theatre on Nov. 2 during 312 Comedy ...
The Daily Show correspondent and hilarious stand-up comedian Ronny Chieng has announced that he is hitting the road in 2024 on The Love to Hate It Tour. This multi-city tour […]
Comedian Ronny Chieng announces The Love To Hate It Tour
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 […]
Xoe Wise finds healing in ‘Wounds’ – to be released on Oct. 20
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 […]
Photos: Phish ‘Blaze On’ during United Center debut – Night 1 of 3 in Chicago
New York based stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi has been traveling the world throughout 2023 on The Leaning in Tour. On Oct. 19-21, he is bringing the show to Chicago for […]
Gianmarco Soresi to bring The Leaning In Tour to Chicago Zanies Oct. 19-21
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 […]
Christine and the Queens begins international tour this October – to play Chicago 10/26
Comedian Moshe Kasher and Random House have announced that Kasher’s new memoir, Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes, will be published on Jan. 30, 2024. As the title suggest, […]
Moshe Kasher’s new book ‘Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes’ out 1/30
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 […]
Frankie and the Witch Fingers to play Bottom Lounge in Chicago 10/3
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 […]