Mamby on the Beach Announces New Location, New Dates, and an Enticing Lineup
It’s been an interesting year for festivals from location moves through new dates to focus shifts. Today we have another shift to a fest in the form of Mamby on […]
Riot Fest Turns 15 and Reveals Its Incredible Lineup
Riot Fest will turn 15 this year, just a few months after my solar clock hit 40. Chicago’s premiere punk festival has come a long way since its beginnings as […]
Keep the Music Going with Spring Awakening Music Festival After Parties
Spring Awakening Music Festival, which brings all the EDM goodness you could want, is so right around the corner! SAMF will be at their new location over at Poplar Creek […]
Album Review: Johari Noelle’s Things You Can’t Say Out Loud Delivers an Incredible Set of Soulful Songs
It’s not difficult to find great soul singers in Chicago, but to find one as magnetic and impressive as Johari Noelle is hard. The Southside singer has a long music […]
Review: Jamila Woods’ Legacy! Legacy! Left a Lasting Impression on Thalia Hall
Last year, Jamila Woods took the stage at Harold Washington Cultural Center performed her phenomenal debut album Heavn in it’s entirety for the final time. The performance, which we were […]
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: Rodrigo y Gabriela Rocks the Taboo out of the Chicago Theatre
Fluidity broken up by a percussive hand is the style of Rodrigo y Gabriela, a flamenco guitarist duo from Mexico City. They hit the stage Friday at the Chicago Theatre […]
Review: Perturbator’s Bright Lights & Big Sounds Rocked Thalia Hall
As I walked up the Thalia Hall stairs and over heard the opening band just about to start their set, I was filled with an overwhelming energy. There is just […]
Feature: Cedille Records Celebrates 30 Years of Illuminating Chicago’s Art Music Scene
This year marks a milestone for the Chicago classical music community. In 1989 Jim Ginsburg founded Cedille Records, and, in the ensuing 30 years, this independent label has produced nearly […]
Review: Gloom Is in Bloom at Lincoln Hall – TR/ST with Lydia Ainsworth
On Friday night I found myself in the hands of chaos. I was at home only 15 minutes before jumping into an Uber and heading to Schubas to see TR/ST […]
Review: Third Coast Percussion and Civic Orchestra Premiere Christopher Cerrone Concerto
The front of the stage at Symphony Center was cluttered with marimbas, vibraphones, wood slabs, cymbals, crotales, and other gear as Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion opened the Civic Orchestra of […]
Preview: The Dandy Warhols Are 25 Years Old and They’re Bringing Their Birthday Party to the Metro
The Dandy Warhols are currently on tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band’s existence. I didn’t discover them until 1997—some Columbia reps used to come into Danny’s when I […]