Beyond, Festivals, Interviews, Interviews, Music, Previews

Interview: Shelby J on Her Extensive Collaborative Career with Prince

April 21st marks the second anniversary of shocking and tragic death of musician and showman Prince. To mark the event, Paisley Park, Prince’s private estate and production complex located outside […]

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Art & Museums, Installation, Museum, Music, Painting & sculpture, Reviews

Get It On, Bang Some Gongs with Mind Over Mirror’s Bellowing Sun

Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art co-commissioned Bellowing Sun, the sixth album from Jaime Fennelly’s Mind Over Mirrors, once a solo project and now a quartet including Jim Becker, violinist from […]

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Music, Reviews

Albert Hammond Jr. and The Marías Packed Bottom Lounge with a Passionate Crowd

[soliloquy id=”26018″] Last Friday, Bottom Lounge was packed with some of the most feverishly intense fans I’ve seen in a long time. The crowd was laser focused on having a […]

Julian Ramirez /
Music, Reviews

Lucy Dacus Filled the Empty Bottle with Warm Emotions

It’s surprising there’s not much of a line outside The Empty Bottle for a show that’s been sold out for about a month: Adult Mom, And The Kids, and Lucy Dacus. They’re […]

Brandon Smith /
Classical, Music, Reviews, Uncategorized

Emanuel Ax Played With Warmth and Passion at the Symphony Center

With the maturity that only comes from a career spanning 45 years, Emanuel Ax gave a delightful performance at Symphony Center on Sunday afternoon. The program was a careful blend […]

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Music, Reviews, Venues

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 […]

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Music, Reviews, Venues

Billie Eilish Sells out Lincoln Hall, and She’s Only 16

Lincoln Hall is not a massive venue, but it’s still a huge deal to sell it out. It’s even a bigger deal to do so when you’re still in high […]

Kate Scott /
Music, Reviews

Dessa Goes Pop at Subterranean

Minneapolis hip-hop backpack rapper Dessa has started a new chapter. She’s experimenting with different producers to create a unique new sound, no longer sharing the stage with  longtime collaborator Aby […]

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Features, Music

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 […]

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Music, Previews, Venues

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 […]

Elif Geris /
Music

Fujiya & Miyagi Are Sublime Dance Rockers

So, the secret no one talks about is that some music reviewers write most reviews ahead of time and MadLib the particulars. So here’s what me and my concert photographer […]

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Music, Previews, Venues

Daylight Disco Brings Dance Parties to Cerise Rooftop This Summer!

No matter what the current temperature says, summertime is just around the corner. That means the rooftop parties are on their way and they don’t get much better than React […]

Julian Ramirez /