Is there anything more Chicago than a Wilco show? Last weekend, Chicago indie icons Wilco sold out The Riv for three nights, promising fans a completely unique setlist each night. There would be zero repeats, which guaranteed at least a…
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a good show on a Monday night. Walking into the Auditorium Theatre, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from drag queens Trixie Mattel and Katya’s Broadway-style show. Although I know them from their season…
As I stood inside the photo pit, waiting for Dodie to come on, I heard a girl behind me say that she’d never been this excited for a show before. While I was familiar with Dodie’s incredible songwriting skills and…
House of Vans is one of my favorite venues in Chicago. It’s easy to get to, the staff are always awesome, and everything is FREE: free beer, free Vans giveaways, and free incredible music. Banks‘ show was another level, however.…
“Who are The Beaches?” one concert-goer said as we stood in line to get into The Riv. The band in question opened for Passion Pit, who undoubtedly was the reason that this night was sold out. However, those who didn’t…
Maybe it’s because I worked all day, maybe it’s because I’m 31 but secretly 80 on the inside, but I was really tired when I got to the Empty Bottle for Tokyo Police Club. I made my way to the…
Y’know the phrase “it was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop”? At RY X’s sold out Thalia Hall show, the crowd was completely silent and mesmerized by his performance. In between his beautiful lyrics and soft, mellow instrumentals,…
I remember listening to The Kooks in high school. I was going through a big Brit indie rock phase, and I discovered their music on a free CD that came with the latest issue of Q. “She Moves in Her Own Way”…
Last month, Chicago’s own Nico Segal (formerly known as Donnie Trumpet) and Fulcrum Point New Music Project hosted a night of eclectic music, poetry, and art as part of the midwest premiere of Americans by Scott Johnson, and Starburst by…
Chicago finally got a break from the brutal heat on Friday, and the breezy, balmy evening was made extra special with a truly amazing night of music, fronted by the Barenaked Ladies. The bands that played at Huntington Bank Pavilion…
Bishop Briggs has one of those voices that could bring a congregation to their knees; her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal lyrics make her one of the best indie female artists in recent years. With the release of her first…
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