Review: Soundgarden Guitarist Kim Thayil Delivers a Rocking Memoir
It’s hard to believe 40 years have passed since Soundgarden made their debut as one of six featured artists on the legendary Deep Six compilation, which spotlighted some of the […]
Anthony Cusumano is a comedy writer, performer, and producer based in Chicago. In 2023, he launched The DnA Sketch Show, a recurring variety show, and in 2024 he wrote and directed the critically acclaimed musical Miracle at Century High School.
Interview: Reva K Puts a Modern Spin on ’90s Rock
The Revalution has begun. Chicago-based singer-songwriter Reva K is celebrating the release of her self-produced debut album, Welcome to 20 Something, a short but sweet, indomitable blend of fresh and […]
Recap: Survivor 50 Episode 13: Jeff Probst’s Spoiler Spices Up a Predictable Finale
After 50 seasons, one would be forgiven for assuming that, outside of convoluted twists, there would never be another Survivor first. Most of the noteworthy records occurred during the show’s […]
Recap: Survivor 50 Episode 12: And Now For Something Completely Unsatisfying
What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, heading into the finale of her first season, Aubry Bracco was the fan favorite, beginning Survivor: Kaoh Rong as an unstable […]
Review: Ivy’s Traces of You Tour Comes to Park West
After last year’s release of Traces of You, a brand-new record based around abandoned song fragments from their archives, the thought of Ivy playing live in 2026 seemed too fanciful […]
Recap: Survivor 50 Episode 11: An Unfortunate Dream Come True
Follow your dreams. It’s a piece of advice imprinted into us from childhood and usually encourages people to relentlessly pursue their passions. But in the case of five-time contestant Ozzy […]
Review: Second City’s Pandemonium, Please Hold Is Hilarious Musical Mayhem
SNL legend Dana Carvey once said, “All comedians want to be rock stars ‘cause they’re incredibly cool.” The cast of Pandemonium, Please Hold, Second City’s 114th mainstage revue, is proof […]
Interview: Ivy to Pay Tribute to Adam Schlesinger at Park West
In 1991, Andy Chase placed an ad in New York’s renowned Village Voice seeking musicians who shared his eclectic tastes. One response stood out from the rest: Adam Schlesinger, a […]
Recap: Survivor 50 Episode 10: Another Celebrity Cameo, Another Insane Twist
It might have been the most high-stakes coin flip of all time. Last week’s supersized episode of Survivor 50 had a 50/50 chance of being a thrilling season highlight or […]
Interview: Lachlan Patterson Brings Laughs to Schaumburg’s Chicago Improv
With his long hair and droll delivery, once you see Lachlan Patterson’s standup, it’s unlikely you’ll forget him. His clever observations have made him a draw for over a decade, […]
Interview: They Might Be Giants Is Definitely Coming to the Vic Theatre
It’s understandably rare for bands to have a career spanning over four decades, and the few that do even more understandably tend to slow down after all that time. But […]
Recap: Survivor 50 Episode 9: Jimmy Fallon Introduces Two Unprecedented Twists
The day before the most recent episode of Survivor 50 aired, AV Club posted an article lamenting the season’s “Jeff Probst problem”: namely, the host’s unrelenting need to insert himself […]