Preview: The Twin Peaks Reunion Just Got Better
For over half a decade, fans of Chicago indie institution Twin Peaks have been treated to radio silence rather than radio-friendly garage rock jams. The last we heard from the […]
Preview: Where Is The Cool? Gets Answered at Aragon Ballroom
Where are all the bands these days? Where is rock and roll going? These are common questions posed about the viability or relevance of rock music. Well, apparently, the folks […]
Quick Spins: Juana Molina, Yada Yada, Time Thieves, Glyders, Strange Neighbors, and Messiness
Quick Spins takes a quick look at recently released albums to make certain you’re listening to all the quality music being released these days. And with today being Bandcamp Friday, […]
Quick Spins: the Mountain Goats, Sadlands, Gina Barcal, MEGG, Pink Fuzz, and The Lemonheads
Quick Spins takes a quick look at recently released albums to make certain you’re listening to all the quality music being released these days. And with today being Bandcamp Friday, […]
Quick Spins: Tamar Berk, Bobby Conn, Sloan, Rocket, and Ryan Allen
Quick Spins takes a quick look at recently released albums to make certain you’re listening to all the quality music being released these days. And with today being Bandcamp Friday, […]
Preview: Ear Taxi Festival Is Back!!!
For the first time since 2021, the Ear Taxi Festival will give Chicago audiences an incredible opportunity to experience its deep and extensive contemporary classical art music scene. Starting this […]
TCR Mixtape No. 47: Riot Fest 2025 Day Three
It’s Riot Fest eve and we simply can’t take it any more! Our mind, body (specially the ears and legs), and soul are ready to get rocked by the late […]
TCR Mixtape No. 46: Riot Fest 2025 Day Two
We’re inching closer and closer to the start of Riot Fest and our anticipation is at an all time high! Especially as the forecast is slowly drifting away from rain […]
Preview: Chicago Welcomes The CheckOut, a New Performance Space for Contemporary Classical Music
This weekend, Chicago’s north side will welcome a new performance space intended for contemporary classical chamber music. Formed by Access Contemporary Music, The CheckOut is turning a long-vacant 7-Eleven into […]
Interview: Cat Ridgeway Is Bringing Good Vibes to Subterranean
When Orlando-based singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway and I scheduled an interview for 9 in the morning on a Saturday ahead of her show this Wednesday at Subterranean, I lamented losing an […]
Preview: Riot Fest Celebrates 20 Years with a Monstrous Lineup
If there ever was something to celebrate, it’s 20 years of unrelenting rock and punk music in Chicago! Riot Fest just released their 2025 lineup and it’s looking like perfect […]
Preview: Evanston Folk Festival Returns for Their Second Outing at Dawes Park
While we sit in the spring showers waiting for sunnier days, let’s look ahead to more festive times as the best summer events are starting to announce their lineups. One […]