The Dandy Warhols Metro Chicago, Illinois August 9th, 2023 As their first performance back in Chicago since a seemingly lifetime ago pre-pandemic era, The Dandy Warhols returned to Metro in full force this past Wednesday evening – Alive with the aura of “Keep Portland Weird,” their show provided countercultural relief Continue Reading
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MUNA – Nova Twins // Chicago, IL // 05.16.23
MUNA with Nova Twins The Salt Shed Chicago, IL 5/16/2023 Riding the wave of rapidly rising acclaim, indie pop trio MUNA is on the road completing a full US headlining tour in support of their third studio album made in their decade of bandhood. Having released their self-titled record less Continue Reading
The Beths – Sidney Gish // Chicago, IL // 02.25.23
The Beths with Sidney Gish Thalia Hall Chicago, IL 2/25/23 This past weekend, indie rock band The Beths from Auckland, New Zealand made a double feature stop in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago along their North American tour promoting most 2022 LP, Expert in a Dying Field. The tour Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: Sincere Engineer at Riot Fest 2022
Chicago born and raised Deanna Belos, better known as her industry moniker Sincere Engineer, has spent the last five years putting herself on the map of the American punk scene. From local shows to small stages performances at festivals all the way to present day preparing for an international supporting Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years on new record, The Hum Goes on Forever
The Wonder Years have been at it for over a decade and are long revered by a loyal and dedicated fanbase. Today, The Hum Goes on Forever is out as their 6th LP, reflecting themes of new fatherhood and the weight of the world through the pandemic. Before sitting down Continue Reading
Riot Fest 2022 // Chicago, IL
Riot Fest 2022 Douglass Park Chicago, Illinois September 16th, 17th, and 18th This weekend, Chicago hosted Riot Fest for the 16th year and brought an astounding amount of people to Southside Chicago’s Douglass Park. Though this was the fest’s 2nd year back after live music’s hiatus in 2020, this Continue Reading
Riot Fest Preview – Sunday // Chicago, IL // 9.18.2022
Another incredible Riot Fest is in the books! Preview Sunday’s coverage here and look out for the full weekend gallery tomorrow.
Riot Fest Preview – Saturday // Chicago, IL // 9.17.2022
Riot Fest Preview – Friday // Chicago, IL // 9.16.2022
Chicago’s beloved Riot Fest kicked off this weekend and Day 1 is in the books! We’ll be back at it tomorrow and posting recaps daily. Look out for the full Riot Fest article on Monday!
COURTNEY BARNETT – ALVVAYS – THE BETHS // CHICAGO, IL // 8.16.2022
Here and There Festival Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, and The Beths The Salt Shed Chicago, IL 8/16/2022 The Summer Series at The Salt Shed continues on, this week hosting Courtney Barnett’s Here and There Festival along with Alvvays and The Beths. The traveling festival has been making its way across the Continue Reading
ANGEL OLSEN – SHARON VAN ETTEN – JULIEN BAKER // CHICAGO, IL // 08.10.2022
Angel Olsen with Sharon Van Etten and Julien Baker The Salt Shed Chicago, IL 08.10.2022 With the beginning of August came the opening of Chicago’s newest venue, The Salt Shed – A repurposing of the former Morton Salt warehouse right along the Chicago River off Goose Island. Construction continues Continue Reading
MARINA // Chicago, IL // 02.15.22
MARINA Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land Tour Chicago Theatre Chicago, Illinois 02/15/2022 On the day after Valentine’s Day, London based pop star MARINA made a stop at the famous Chicago Theatre on her Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land tour. In a theatre most elegant and ornate, fans arrived Continue Reading