Folk and Bluegrass, Music, Reviews

Review: Aoife O’Donovan Enchants at Old Town School of Folk Music

Aoife O’Donovan is special. It’s easy to say that about many musicians, especially ones we hold dear, but there is something about O’Donovan that can’t be denied. Whether it be […]

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Music, Reviews

Ian’s Party, 2017, Showcases Chicago’s Underground

To begin, an embarrassing admission: this was my first ever Ian’s Party. I’ve seen the stacked lineups every year for this Ian’s Party, a weekend festival that showcases the best […]

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Audio, Music

Third Coast Mixtape No. 4: Search and Destroy

Hey, gang. Music writer Chris Zois is here to introduce you to the fourth installment of our Third Coast Review Mixtape series. When curating this week’s installment, I had a […]

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Audio, Music

Third Coast Mixtape No. 3: Synths and Smooth Grooves

Welcome to the third installment of our Third Coast Review Mixtape series. This time around I, you calendar curator and Music writer, get to choose the songs you’ll hopefully be listening […]

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Audio, Music

Third Coast Mixtape No. 2: Editor’s Choice

The second installment of our TCR Mixtape series is ready to be listened to. I’ve curated this week’s playlist with some of my favorite songs spanning the past and present. […]

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Audio, Music

Third Coast Mixtape No. 1: Our First Playlist, Featuring Recent Releases

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If you’re looking to discover new music curated directly by the Third Coast Review team, we’ve got you covered. We’re launching a playlist series, which we will release a few […]

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Interviews, Music, Previews, Venues

Concert Preview: Nest at Schubas Tavern

Nest lead vocalist Stephanie Maieritsch walked over to me, wearing the friendliest smile I’ve ever seen, as I waited in the Old Town School of Folk Music lobby at Lincoln […]

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Music, Previews

Album Review: Tides by Ballroom Boxer

Have you ever felt like popular music has gotten too complex? Are you a bit tired of seeing a band with 9 members, two of which are on the xylophone […]

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