Elk Walking’s Warm and Inviting Sound Returns with “Over the Hills”
If you aren’t familiar with Chicago Elk Walking, then now is the perfect time get acquainted with them. The band began their musical journey as the acoustic duo of Savanna […]
Hello, Yellow Brick Road: The Night the Grant Park Orchestra Played Up a Storm
A threat of severe storms dissipated the evening of July 10. Yet a cinematic tornado blew through the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park… and the band played on. The […]
Review: The Dream of Rock is Alive in Australia
Is rock a dying art form? Despite the fact that legacy rock indie acts like The National, Vampire Weekend and Tame Impala continue to earn headlining spots at the world’s […]
Review: The Beaches and Passion Pit Give us an Amazing Night of Indie Rock
“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 […]
Review: The Kooks bring Britpop to The Riv
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 […]
Review: Nico Segal Hosts a Night of Incredible Chicago Talent
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 […]
Feature: Orion Ensemble Kicks off its 26th Season Sunday
One of Chicago’s longest running chamber music groups will be kicking off its 26th season, The Journey Continues, with three concerts starting this Sunday. The Orion Ensemble is a quartet […]
Interview: Deeper on the Release of Their Highly Anticipated Debut Album
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 […]
Chicago’s Favorite New Music Artist, Emily Blue, Releases the Candy-Colored “Cellophane”
The catchy, candy-colored single “Cellophane” Emily Blue released today will have you bopping your head. Pop in those headphones and press “play.” And then listen closer: underneath the song’s candy-colored gloss lies a message about love and relationships. More […]
Photoshoot and Interview: The Reincarnation of Jordanna
At the photoshoot, Hayley Jordanna opens up a black garbage bag and lays out her outfits on the floor. One by one, she pulls a few choice options that catered […]
Video Premiere + Interview: Sarah Q of Desert Liminal
As half of the dream-pop duo Desert Liminal and a few other music and non-music related projects, one wonders how Sarah Q has the time to write songs, record, and […]
Vince Staples Spoke at the MCA … And the Conversation Isn’t Over
On the ground floor auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art, people shuffled into seats at 6:06pm—the result of a sold-out show and respective waitlist. At 6:09 Vince Staples slouched […]