ROOKIE is the latest Chicago act to emerge from our house party / DIY scene as real contenders for the rock and/or roll crown that seems up for grabs lately. I’ve mentioned […]
ROOKIE Comes Up With Their Own Sound To Span The Ages
Preview: of Montreal Believes ‘UR FUN’
On his latest album, Kevin Barnes returns of Montreal to its one-man-band roots on UR FUN, yet still manages to create a Technicolor thrill ride making the most of his experience manipulating a […]
Review: The Chieftains and Friends Perform the Irish Goodbye at Symphony Center
A full house at the Symphony Center on Friday night gave a warm welcome, and standing ovation, to the Chieftains, who were not only celebrating their 58th year together but also, alas, […]
Preview: Ratboys Deliver A Stunner With Printer’s Row
It is a really good time to be a fan of Chicago music right now. Our scene is always vibrant, but we appear to be in another of those mini-movements (that I […]
Review: Tender Enchants at Lincoln Hall
Tender’s show at Lincoln Hall was the third time the electronic duo performed in Chicago. A lot of things have changed for the band since they first performed here. Tender, consisting of […]
Review: Bag Raiders Stops in Chicago for a Dance Thriller
There is something special about the Australian indie-rock and electronic family of bands. Names such as Tame Impala, Empire of the Sun, Cut Copy, Miami Horror, and Midnight Juggernauts are merely a […]
Out of Space is Back at Canal Shores with an Incredible Lineup
There are very few venues better that Evanston SPACE‘s beautiful stage and its excellent curation of acts that grace their space. So when they venture outside their incredible confines, you know it’s […]
Review: A Royal Night with Almighty Queens King Princess, Kilo Kush and Irregular Girl
When Mikaela Straus appeared, a vision in red Jordan 23 jersey, the sold-out Riviera crowd was ecstatic—and out of breath, after several moments of cheer-screaming to friend of the band/drag performer Henry […]
Review: Temples Rock Out Lincoln Hall with Hot Motion
The projector screen ascends. All lights turn off. A dark midnight blue color glows on the stage with smoke rising into the air. The curtain opens, and four men from Kettering, Northamptonshire […]
Review: Ben Gibbard & Tara Jane O’Neil Gave Their Best to a Sold Out Thalia Hall
Staples of alt-rock, Death Cab for Cutie are well-known for hits like Black Sun and Soul Meets Body, as well as the unique voice of frontman Ben Gibbard. This past Sunday I […]
Review: Maverick Sabre Returns to Schubas for a Great Headlining Show
Upon entering Schubas for this quick two act bill, I instantly felt a sense of deja vu. A few years a ago I was lucky enough to see Jorja Smith perform on […]
Review: Hand Habits Headlined an Incredible TNK Show
Tomorrow Never Knows always brings some of the best shows to Chicago and this year’s edition of the winter festival certainly delivered. One of the best evening of the fest was thanks […]
