“It’s amazing how short 17 years is,” Minus the Bear singer Jake Snider told the sold out crowd at the House of Blues on Wednesday. Indeed, despite a career spanning six albums, […]
Review: Minus The Bear Says Farewell to Chicago
Review: 88rising Is an Unstoppable Force
88rising is renowned for their ambitious projects and collaborations, but their latest tour, the 88 Degrees and Rising tour, was probably their most ambitious yet. Known for their ensemble of talented Asian […]
Review: Honne Takes the Spotlight at Metro
The best way to learn about new music isn’t through some algorithm that gives you similar sounding music. It helps, but the best way is for people to recommend you something, whether […]
Review: An Evening with Hyukoh at Lincoln Hall
For fans of international artists, the hope of seeing your favorite acts perform live often seems like a far-fetched dream. But, for fans of the South Korean indie band, Hyukoh, it […]
Review: Jade Bird Closes First American Tour at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall
Part country-rock, part alternative-pop and all-around joyful creature, Jade Bird has the voice of a legitimate songbird and the stage presence of a seasoned musician. The tiny-but-mighty British rocker is a mere […]
Tove Styrke, syllabically.
Tove Styrke is striking. Stadium act in waiting. Don’t miss out dummy. Tove Styrke is a Swedish singer songwriter creating some of the most interesting electropop in years. She is currently on […]
Review: Guitar Master Glenn Jones Enchants and Lulls a Constellation Crowd
Bathed in a stream of light in a quiet, dark room at Constellation, the legendary Glenn Jones removed his red-framed glasses and sat with a tilted head, a propped-up foot and a […]
Review: St. Lucia Elevates Now, Now
Now, Now took the stage at Concord Music Hall, opening for St. Lucia, on Wednesday, October 3. After a rather scrutinized security line and required bag check, I walked up the flights […]
Review: Murder by Death Captivates Fans Old and New at Metro
Murder by Death’s show at Metro on Saturday night featured a lot of fist pumping. Not in the douchey, bro-guy fist pump way, though, but the way you raise your fist when […]
Review: The Beths Stop at Beat Kitchen on Their Way to The Top
It would be wise to keep your eyes on The Beths. As for us lucky ones who caught their set at Beat Kitchen this past Friday night, it was pretty hard to […]
Review: Soccer Mommy Stuns with Minimalism at Lincoln Hall
Soccer Mommy, helmed by Sophie Allison, has been a buzz-worthy band on the scene as of late. And at Lincoln Hall on Thursday night—which they had completely sold out—their show didn’t disappoint, […]
Review: Julian Lage Trio Captivated Lincoln Hall
Sometimes I go to a show that is wonderful. I leave feeling satisfied and happy, having seen a great night of music and spent time with friends. Other, more rare times, I […]
