Nothing Says ‘Punk’ Like Rancid and Dropkick Murphys
Last week, thousands of punk fans gathered at Northerly Island to see two of the greatest bands to ever grace the genre: Rancid and Dropkick Murphys. Both bands have been […]
Gramatik Lights Up the MID post Lolla
Walking into The MID, I felt like I was back in college, just down the street from my old stomping grounds, University of Illinois at Chicago. I once enjoyed night […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caravan Palace Returns: Preparing to Dance Again with Hugues Payen
During its sound check in Kansas City, I could faintly hear Caravan Palace play what sounded like “Rock it For Me” as I asked Violinist Hugues Payen what the message […]
Lizzo at Metro Chicago: Exchanging Confidence
If I have kids, I want one to be a girl. That’s the desire Lizzo brought through her empowering performance at Metro Chicago Friday. There were several themes that the […]
Emo-light Pet Symmetry Kicks Off Album Release Tour with Ratboys at Schuba’s
Emo music is alive in Chicago. Pet Symmetry, a pop-punk, alt rock, self described “emo” band released their second full-length album Vision at Schubas on Friday, May 27th. Kicking off […]
Nightlands Breathes Light into Schubas
My return to my favorite Chicago venue was thanks to a band called Nightlands. This band brought light back into my week after a rough beginning, and it brought light […]
I’m Falling for You, Chairlift
Chairlift let its music speak for itself Friday night at Park West in Chicago on its farewell tour. Normally I would comment on lighting, costumes, size of the venue and […]
Chairlift Music Will Resonate Through the Walls at Park West Friday
Chairlift is performing its final Chicago show Friday night at Park West. The band is breaking up simply due to the pursuit of individual projects for both its members. It’s […]
Regina Spektor Gives the Chicago Theatre Time
Regina Spektor couldn’t have chosen a better venue at which to represent herself and her music Friday night, as she performed her Remember Us To Life tour. I have followed […]
The Radio Dept. dazzles at Thalia Hall
Swedish indie group The Radio Dept. let its instruments and minimal backdrop speak for itself at Thalia Hall Saturday. As someone who suffers from synesthesia, the four sets of striped […]