The childish charm Kevin Barnes brought to Thalia Hall’s stage, full of whimsical drum beats and synth blasts, is ironic to his message on the of Montreal website. The band seems to […]
Review: of Montreal Will Color You In
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Review: DeVotchKa, Music of the Street at Vic Theatre
Instruments speak for themselves. That’s in a performance by DeVotchKa, featuring a revolving door of voices at Vic Theatre Thursday in Chicago. Devotchka is renowned for its multitude of sounds and cultural […]
Review: The Echoes and Cliffs of Ireland Star in the Music of Saint Sister at Schubas Tavern
Sisterhood is literally the definition of this band’s name. Saint Sister is an Irish two-piece band, which Saturday night, made its debut stop in Chicago at Schubas Tavern. The duo is made […]
Review: Floral Guitar Riffs, Americana Vocals with Lord Huron at Concord Music Hall
Walking into a Lord Huron concert, one looks most forward to hearing clear guitar riffs that are so fresh, they sound like birds chirping on the first true days of Spring in […]
Review: Vacationer Croons Colors at Lincoln Hall
Vacationer, comprising Kenny Vasoli, Ryan Zimmaro, Michael Mullin, Greg Altman, and their producers, Matthew Young and Grant Wheeler, brought a frill free, though colorful, performance to Lincoln Hall Thursday. The band followed […]
Mamby on the Beach 2018: Day One Review!
Mamby on the Beach is where you go when you live in Chicago and are looking for a fun festival in the middle of June. Three-fourths of the month was gray and […]
Polo & Pan Works Dreams at Lincoln Hall
The love for classic film that Polo & Pan shares shone Thursday at Lincoln Hall, as the DJ duo introduced itself by blending the musical theme of 21st Century Fox into its […]
Polo & Pan Will Turn Your Wheels on Their Debut Stop in Chicago
“Le Monde” Magazine in France has dubbed Polo & Pan the “maîtres de l’électro joyeuse,” which translates to “the masters of joyful electro.” The DJ duo strives to bring nothing but positivity […]
Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Vic Was an Artistic Masterpiece
Photos by Elif Geris A bombastic bass and soaring guitar riffs, along with a blinding color wheel of lights, accompanied Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Vic Theatre Thursday night. Frontman and guitarist […]
NoMBe Relaxes Wicker Park at Chop Shop
NoMBe brought relaxing and catchy melodies to Wicker Park’s Chop Shop Wednesday, with his LA crew. Noah McBeth introduced himself a few songs through his set, and included his German heritage. But […]
The Bones of JR Jones Brings Excitement to Sunday at Schubas Tavern
Entering the venue for a concert performed by a one-man blues band is a curious experience. Expectations are not certain, but stage presence will be key. Jonathon Linaberry, otherwise known as The […]
Jonathon Linaberry Will Be The Bones of JR Jones at Schubas Tavern Sunday
Jonathon Linaberry, otherwise known as The Bones of JR Jones, doesn’t get to explore the cities he tours much just yet. But he’ll be in Chicago for just under two days, beginning […]
