Phantogram Deliver Another Amazing Show in Chicago
The first day of Lollapalooza had a lot of snags; Liam Gallagher walked off stage after 15 minutes, both Lorde and Muse had to cancel their sets due to weather, […]
Graham Nash Stuns us with Magic at Old Town School
When I walked in to Old Town School of Folk Music to see Graham Nash last Sunday, I was easily the youngest audience member by a landslide—and that’s one heck of […]
Little Dragon Puts on a Colorful Show at Concord Music Hall w/ Xavier Omär
The Lollapalooza Aftershow at Concord Music Hall on Thursday began with a soulful rendition of the Pokémon theme song. The entire crowd of people stopped and turned, and immediately began to […]
Cap’n Jazz and Hop Along Rocked House of Vans
[soliloquy id=”16123″] All photos by Julian Ramirez There are tell-tale signs to knowing you’re about to see a good show. One of them is seeing the lead singer of a […]
Blondie and Garbage Prove They Can Still Rock
After 40 years, Debbie’s still got it. Punk rock veterans Blondie delivered an incredible performance at Ravinia Festival to a massive, diverse crowd. Both Debbie Harry and Chris Stein have […]
Waxhatchee Led a Night of Confident Performances at Thalia Hall
[soliloquy id=”15783″] As the gentle tones of “Recite Remorse” echoed through Thalia Hall, everything felt right. Waxahatchee, the band led and created by Katie Crutchfield, came to the stage […]
Review: Broncho at Subterranean Is Genuinely Fun Without Pretense
There’s something very awkward but freeing about attending a music event alone. Broncho‘s show at Subterranean last week happened to be scheduled during one of the most anticipated nights of […]
Big Thief’s Emotionally Charged Performance at Millennium Park w/ Overcoats
Brooklyn band Big Thief have had a recent upsurge of popularity. Their recently released album Capacity has been met with critical acclaim, and it’s no wonder; the album is flooring. It’s one of […]
The Screaming Eagle of Soul Rises Again at House of Vans
[soliloquy id=”15711″] Last year, Charles Bradley played two sold out nights in Chicago at some of the most beautiful venues in the city: the second at Thalia Hall and the […]
Caravan Palace Swings Again at the House of Blues Chicago
[soliloquy id=”15645″] All photos by Elif Geris/Third Coast Review Caravan Palace made the House of Blues Chicago floor bounce for the second consecutive year of Robot Face. There […]
Pitchfork Music Festival: Day Three in Review
[soliloquy id=”15634″] All photos by Julian Ramirez By the time NE-HI played their reverb-soaked garage tunes, the sun came out. The last day of Pitchfork began with Kilo Kish smashing […]
Pitchfork Music Festival: Day Two in Review
[soliloquy id=”15522″] All photos by Julian Ramirez Everything Friday lacked, Saturday delivered. While Frankie Cosmos and Vince Staples felt under-rehearsed and underwhelming, respectively, the acts during Saturday, like Mitski and […]