Music, Reviews

Review: The Strokes Return to Chicago in Support of Kina Collins

Back in 2022, Kina Collins put her best effort into her IL-07 Congressional campaign as she brought her friends and legendary rock band to Metro for a fundraiser. Collins, who […]

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Review: Chaepter Indulges in Both the Bleak and the Beautiful on Naked Era

Naked Era, the new album by Central Illinois songwriter Chaepter, sees the indie experimentalist basking in the midnight moonglow; attempting to capture all of its mystery and majesty. Lacing old-school […]

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Review: Composer Amy Wurtz Celebrates Women’s History Month on Stage and on Video

In celebration of Women’s History Month, composer Amy Wurtz gave an inspiring piano recital of music by Chicago-based women composers at Harold Washington Library on Wednesday afternoon. She is also […]

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Review: COBRAH Brings Her Queer “FEMININE ENERGY” to Thalia Hall

It always comes with great pleasure to have the opportunity to discover and see an artist live as they’re on the cusp of musical stardom. Swedish electro-pop artist Clara Blom […]

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Review: Bernard Rands Celebrates 90 at Guarneri Hall

In sold-out concerts on Friday and Saturday, Guarneri Hall was the scene of a 90th birthday celebration for Bernard Rands, a Pulitzer Prize winning composer. Originally from Britain, Rands has […]

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Review: Chaepter’s Latest Single Knows a Little “Something About People”

Central Illinois indie savant Chaepter embraces hazy melancholia on new single “Something About People.” The track opens with a reverb-drenched guitar tone reminiscent of 2010’s bedroom pop, though the chord […]

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Review: Curtis Stewart Entertains at Music Now

Composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery hosted the latest installment of Music Now on Sunday afternoon at Symphony Center. Montgomery is the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer-in-Residence. Using CSO musicians and conductor Lidiya […]

Louis Harris /
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Review: Sarah Jarosz and The Ballroom Thieves Give Thalia Hall Some Much-Needed Love

Last week Thalia Hall was treated to a wonderful pre-Valentine’s Day gift. Amidst all the love in the air, Sarah Jarosz and The Ballroom Thieves graced the Pilsen venue’s stage […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Review: Deap Vally Bid Farewell During a Killer Show at Thalia Hall

Everything must come to an end and this past weekend, Deap Vally stopped by Thalia Hall on their grand farewell tour. The duo of guitarist Lindsey Troy and drummer Julie […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Review: Squirrel Flower, Greg Freeman, and Tenci Exemplify the Best TNK Fest Has to Offer

Every passing year TNK Fest rises to the occasion: kicking off the year with amazing shows. The multi-day fest spreads itself across a nice collection of venues (this year included […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Review: Gryphon Trio Ends the Northwestern Winter Chamber Festival in a Lackluster way

On a sunny but chilly Sunday afternoon, the Gryphon Trio gave a lackluster performance to close the Northwestern Winter Chamber Festival at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston. Although the playing […]

Louis Harris /
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Review: Third Coast Percussion Premieres New Work by Carlos Carrillo

Third Coast Percussion. Photo by Marc Perlish Photography.

L-R Peter Martin, Robert Dillon, Sean Connors, and David Skidmore. Photo by Ron Perlish

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