Waiting in the cold rain to cry in an abandoned warehouse. Maybe the perfect setting for a Julien Baker show. Baker curated a night at the House of Vans so well that […]
Review: Julien Baker Coordinates a House of Vans Show… Down to the Weather
Review: House of Vans Kept the Party Going with The Breeders
House of Vans is on such a killer streak right now. Opening their House Parties series with a Vince Staples curated lineup, Vans set the bar high for what to expect from […]
Review: The TV Girl Travelling All Star Band visits Lincoln Hall
The eccentric trio that is TV Girl made a return to Chicago Wednesday night. The guys debuted at Lincoln Hall after playing some of Chicago’s smaller venues over the past few years […]
Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Father John Misty Were an Interesting Pairing
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Father John Misty are a pretty strange pairing, to say the least. The latter, a sardonic crooner with a penchant for irony and sexy […]
Review: Kevin Morby Successfully Reached For Heavenly Heights at Thalia Hall
It’s easy to get enveloped in Kevin Morby’s music. His songs are masterfully written takes on the world and emotion that make him a unique songwriter. Those words are then underlined by […]
Review: Spring Awakening Music Festival Dominates Amid Location Issues
Another year has come and gone for Spring Awakening Music Festival in Chicago. And boy, are we sure thankful it comes back year after year. This time around, SAMF hit a little […]
Review: Anderson .Paak’s The Best Teef in the Game Tour Made a Stop by the Lake
In what is quickly becoming a year of insane concert lineups, last week’s massive show at Huntington Bank Pavilion is gonna be one to top. Thundercat’s mind altering sounds, Noname’s hometown aura […]
Review: The Dream of Rock is Alive in Australia
Is rock a dying art form? Despite the fact that legacy rock indie acts like The National, Vampire Weekend and Tame Impala continue to earn headlining spots at the world’s biggest festivals, […]
Review: Nick Murphy’s Raw, Emotive Voice Felt Liberating at the Metro
Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker) brought his unique blend of soulful sounds and feel good tunes to Metro Chicago. The singer-songwriter hailing from Australia performed a set of some familiar […]
Review: Kali Uchis & Jorja Smith Were a Perfect Match at Aragon
Last year was a big one for Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith as they both released their debut albums. Uchis’ Isolation is a great collection of pop songs doused in multiple genres […]
Review: Vince Staples Makes it Feel Like Summer at House of Vans
The first House of Vans show of the summer is finally here, curated by Vince Staples he’s brought along a fellow long beach rapper Vonnie D and Sudanese rapper Bas. This is the first […]
Review: Empire of the Sun’s Three Night Stop Left the Metro in Awe
Empire of the Sun kicked off their highly anticipated Decade Anniversary Tour in Chicago for three sold out nights in a row. This tour was a re-imagining of their debut album, Walking […]
