Ohmme Announces Their Debut Album Parts on Joyful Noise Recordings
Whenever the question about what I’m currently listening to pops up, Ohmme is always a major part of the conversation. I’ve been seeing them perform live for years, whether it’s […]
Review: Soccer Mommy & Liz Phair Connected with an Enthralled Empty Bottle Crowd
[soliloquy id=”30722″] As I walked into the iconic venue that is Empty Bottle, I couldn’t help but marvel at the show I was about to attend. One of the […]
Preview: Make Music Chicago Celebrates the Solstice Throughout Chicago on Thursday
On the first full day of summer this Thursday, music making will erupt across Chicago as residents of all ages and musical abilities participate in Make Music Chicago. This free, […]
Review: V.V. Lightbody & Rose Hotel Serenaded a Packed Schubas
When V.V. Lightbody, the solo project of Vivian McConnell, announced an album release show at Schubas, I knew I had to be there. McConnell’s work with Grandkids and Santah has […]
Photo Diary: Spring Awakening Musical Festival 2018
Two months ago, it was snowing in Chicago. And sticking. The idea of summer and fun seemed like it would never come. And then, as the hype for Spring Awakening […]
Review: Everyone Loves Brandi Carlile
On Friday, Brandi Carlile performed before a sold-out crowd at the Chicago Theater. Her performance’s quality was no surprise; Carlile is an established singer-songwriter who has honed her stagecraft over […]
BIG SUIT Narrowly Filled at Evanston Space Show
Steve Kikoen was producing and performing in the Steely Dan tribute band Deacon Blues when he was approached to cover Talking Heads music. He assembled BIG SUIT: A Tribute to […]
Polo & Pan Works Dreams at Lincoln Hall
The love for classic film that Polo & Pan shares shone Thursday at Lincoln Hall, as the DJ duo introduced itself by blending the musical theme of 21st Century Fox […]
Review: Kill Scenes’ Atmospheric Sound Fits Cafe Mustache Perfectly
The release party for Kill Scenes’ latest release, In Dreams, at Logan Square’s Cafe Mustache last month certainly could have been something out of a nonexistent piece of cinema. I arrived […]
Interview: Jake Samuels on His Career with Evanston SPACE
There are few venues that have grabbed a hold of my imagination as strongly as Evanston SPACE has. I fell in love with its beautiful atmosphere from the moment I […]
TCR Mixtape No. 37: K-Sounds
One of my favorite bands, Hyukoh, recently released their new EP titled 24 along with a music video for their single “Love Ya!” While I was excited to be able to […]
Review: Bishop Briggs Returns to Chicago in Style
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 […]