From playing a record release show on the notorious Michigan riverboat the Detroit Princess to working on their 2018 EP Consolation with The Breeders’ Kelley Deal, the Detroit-based post-punk band Protomartyr has been on […]
Lincoln Hall hosted Chicago’s Sore History and Philadelphia’s Empath and Swearin’ last week. Three-band bills are perfect, especially when there’s a local band you’ve never heard of supporting touring bands, one I haven’t seen […]
Lincoln Hall looks a little grim with the leaves blowing around outside and the line for the show wrapping alongside the dark alley nearby. Fairly accommodating for a Nothing show, the Philly shoegazers are […]
This summer’s coming to a screeching halt students are returning back to school, street festivals are starting to fade away, and baseball is no longer the only sport to watch on TV. The Endless Summer […]
As my Uber gets closer to Wrigleyville for the Deafheaven show I hear a loud but faint noise that sounds like The Breeders sure enough, they’re one of the opening bands for the Foo Fighters at Wrigley Field. Now […]
Whenever I think of Glassjaw I think of the downpour before one of their Riot Fest performances in Chicago. Whenever I think of Quicksand I think of their lack of material but […]
The perfect post-hardcore tour that consist of New York legends Glassjaw and Quicksand is coming through Chicago on Sunday July 8th, for one of 20 tour dates throughout the United States this […]
The last time I was in Chicago’s House of Vans was last October, when I waited in line for 2 hours to watch The National play a cohesive set that had singer Matt […]
Recently, Deeper celebrated the release of their self-titled debut album at Empty Bottle. It was the culmination of years of hard work to get their music recorded and the start of their […]
On a busy Friday night, Lincoln Hall isn’t too filled for an interesting three-band bill compiled of Rookie, Dream Wife, and Sunflower Bean. With each band offering something different, it’s hard to imagine such a spectacular […]
During January’s brutal winter, I searched for new music to curb my seasonal depression. Through the waves of friendly recommendations a few stood out, but one was captivating: Khruangbin. The band’s name […]
It’s surprising there’s not much of a line outside The Empty Bottle for a show that’s been sold out for about a month: Adult Mom, And The Kids, and Lucy Dacus. They’re nearing the […]
