In a world of typical radio rock and pop hits, it’s refreshing to go to a real grunge show. Add a kickass frontwoman, and you’ve got Wolf Alice, a four-piece alt rock […]
Wolf Alice Keeps Grunge Going at the Metro
TCR Mixtape No. 35: Fall Nostalgia
There’s a certain kind of transitional nostalgia I feel every time fall comes around. The feeling of a new school year stays with you long after you’ve finished school. And much like […]
TCR Mixtape No. 34: New City Sounds
Movement is essential to sound. A playlist is essential to moving. I moved to Chicago at the beginning of the month and started my first full-time job a couple of weeks later. […]
TCR Mixtape No. 33: Kalamazoo Weekend
This mixtape was composed in tandem by Colin Smith and Emma Terhaar. Can two people work together to make one playlist? Has the broth been spoiled? Please let us know if listening […]
TCR Mixtape No. 32: Starcatcher
Here at Third Coast Review, we value unique ideas by Chicagoans that aim to make this world a better and more unique place. This week’s TCR Mixtape comes to us from a […]
TCR Mixtape No. 31: Legends in Your Living Room
Do you ever wish that you could see your favorite artist in an intimate environment? Unless the only artists you listen to treat live performance like Andrew Bird with gigs at Fourth […]
TCR Mixtape No. 30: North Coast Music Festival
The days are starting to cool off and summer is about end. What better way to send off the warm beach days than with the North Coast Music Festival: Summer’s Last Stand! […]
TCR Mixtape No. 29: Lollapalooza 2017
With festival season officially in full swing, we’re going to keep the summer vibes going strong in honor of Lollapalooza 2017. The four day fest is known for booking some of the […]
TCR Mixtape No. 28: Pitchfork Music Festival 2017
We’re heading towards the middle of July and that means that Pitchfork Music Festival is right around the corner! P4K has been a highlight of Chicago’s music festival scene, constantly bringing in […]
TCR Mixtape No. 27: Summer Night Drives
There’s something about about driving around on a summer night with the windows down and the music blasting that feels ineffable. What is that feeling and why do we seek it? Whether […]
TCR Mixtape No. 26: Dreamy Vibes
Well, I set off to create a playlist of 10 dream-inducing ballads, but I ended up with 70—turns out it’s way too difficult to narrow down these gorgeous, layered songs, each full […]
TCR Mixtape No. 25: That Gum You Like Is Going To Come Back In Style
It is happening again. Honestly I didn’t think it would ever happen again. I was too young to have watched the show when it originally aired, but its legacy and legend seemed […]