The Flaming Lips with Le Butcherettes and Half Gringa Taste of Chicago Chicago, IL July 14th, 2018 Words and Photos by Kate Scott The Taste of Chicago is one of the city’s biggest events of the year. Hundreds of thousands of people flock from different neighborhoods and suburbs to try street Continue Reading
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Mamby On The Beach // June 24th – 25th 2017, Chicago, IL
Mamby On The Beach Oakwood Beach // Chicago, Illinois June 24th – 25th 2017 Words & Photos by Kate Scott Oakwood Beach is nestled on the Southside of Chicago, just north of Hyde Park. It’s often not busy, but on June 24th and 25th, the beach was bouncing with electronica Continue Reading
Manic Focus Drops New Album
Words by Kate Scott Chicago electro-wonder Manic Focus has released his newest album, Minds Rising. This full-length studio album features an astronomical roster of collaborators, including Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science), the Rapperchicks, and Jennifer Hartswick. The single, “Stronger”, made huge waves on SoundCloud, has over 94,000 plays and Continue Reading
Tunde Olaniran – Sleigh Bells // 03.21.17 Chicago, IL
Tunde Olaniran Sleigh Bells Metro // Chicago, Illinois March 21st 2017 Words & Photos by Kate Scott Last week, pop/thrash duo Sleigh Bells brought their tour to Chicago and played for an amped up crowd at the Metro. Fronted by vocalist and Mad Max doppelganger, Alexis Krauss, the band roared Continue Reading
Tei Shi – MØ // 03.13.17 Chicago, IL
Tei Shi MØ The Metro // Chicago, Illinois March 13th 2017 Words & Photos by Kate Scott Danish darling MØ (Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen) brought the heat to a cramped, sold-out crowd in Chicago on a cold Monday night. The 28 year old singer/songwriter quickly shot to stardom in Continue Reading
Psych Pop Group Luxury Mane Release New Album
Floridian rockers Luxury Mane have released a new album that combines the laid-back sounds of surf rock with a touch of psychedelic pop (think The Flaming Lips but if they played while standing in the ocean). Vocalist and guitarist Billy Summer formed Luxury Mane after the dispersal of his previous Continue Reading
Bear Hands – Foals // Chicago, IL 11.9.16
Bear Hands Foals The Riv // Chicago, Illinois November 9th 2016 Photos & Review By Kate Scott The day after a shocking election, concert-goers headed to The Riv to blow off steam, drink good beer, and see some high-energy performances. While the tone of the evening was far more somber Continue Reading
Missio – Nightly – K. Flay // Chicago, IL 11.8.16
Missio Nightly K. Flay Lincoln Hall // Chicago, Illinois November 8th 2016 Photos & Review By Kate Scott On an otherwise dismal and deeply upsetting Election Day, Chicago native K. Flay provided concert-goers with a positive and energetic set. Blending hip hop, pop, and rock, K. Flay has managed to Continue Reading
Freaky Deaky // Chicago, IL 10.28.16-10.31/.16
Freaky Deaky Toyota Park // Bridgeview, Illinois October 28th-31st 2016 Photos & Review By Kate Scott Freaky Deaky, Chicago’s last big outdoor festival of the year, brought some of the world’s biggest hip hop and electronica acts. Thousands of people gathered under the three tents (The Shrine, The Big Top, Continue Reading
The Hush Sound – Merriment – Falls // Chicago 8.10.2016
The Hush Sound Merriment Falls Thalia Hall | Chicago August 10th, 2016 Photographer: Kate Scott