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 […]
Chatting New Solo Sounds with Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor is well-known for synthy, multi-layered grooves as part of British band Hot Chip. But he’s also got a pretty impressive solo catalog—including Beautiful Thing, released this year. Taylor’s going to […]
Album Review: Kill Scenes’ In Dreams Creatively Soundtrack Imaginary Films
Kill Scenes’ latest release, In Dreams could itself be the soundtrack to a dream, which is appropriate for a project that seeks to create soundtracks to imaginary films. Like a dream, […]
It’s OK To Be Emo At 25: From Hawthorne Heights to Princess Nokia
The first time I heard about Hawthorne Heights was when their music video “Ohio is for Lovers” debuted on MTV. A quick Google search and a couple clicks later, I […]
Preview: Grant Park Music Festival Opens on Wednesday
The Grant Park Festival begins its 19th season with Artistic Director Carlos Kalmar at the helm this Wednesday with a program that includes the Grant Park Chorus and baritone Dashon […]