Review: Super Troopers 2 Is a Sophisticated Stupid (in a Good Way)
Super Troopers 2 is an exceedingly silly movie, which should come as no surprise since the first film is also very silly. But what separates the two films—besides more than […]
Review: I Feel Pretty Means Well, but Isn’t Quite Funny Enough
Much has already been written about the latest from comedic actress Amy Schumer, I Feel Pretty. It’s been accused of fat shaming some of its characters and basically just portraying […]
Review: A Fast Pace and Star Turn Make Hilarious The Doppelgänger A Hit
Chicago loves its celebrities. Lacking the chill of our coastal peers in Los Angeles and New York, we get unabashedly stoked when fame graces us with its presence. And why […]
3CR’s Record Store Day 2018 Wishlist
Record Store Day is only a few days away! While excitement is building and the criticisms are mounting, RSDs can be a little hard to handle. The sheer number of […]
Believe It or Not, Beach Bunny’s Got Me Interested in “Sports!”
It’s gonna finally be warm outside today! So let’s break out some beach pop! I was digging through the bill VARSITY is playing on at The Empty Bottle for their […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/19 – 4/22
This is a big music weekend! There are so many interesting musicians putting on some great shows and it also happens to be Record Store Day on Saturday. Tons of […]
On the Road: At the Jersey Shore, Spring in Springsteen Country
The calendar says it’s spring, even though the weather doesn’t. But it was time to hit the beach anyway. That is, the Jersey Shore. We spent four days last week […]
Review: Thomas Nickell and Oistrakh Symphony Wowed on a Wintry Saturday
It was an abysmal day to have to go outside this past Saturday, when we headed to Music Under Glass at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The “wintry mix” was far […]
The Darkness Brought Their Over-The-Top Show To Park West
The Darkness’ lead singer Justin Hawkins took a moment last Wednesday at Park West to share a bit of the band’s pre-show ritual with the crowd. He told us they […]
Schubas Was Mesmerized by Rafiq Bhatia & Ian Chang’s Intense Performances
[soliloquy id=”26364″] A few weeks ago I saw Son Lux perform at Lincoln Hall. Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ian Chang, were tackling the collaborative songs with all the energy […]
Durand Jones & The Indications’ Explosion of Energy at Lincoln Hall
If you want to see the energy drink equivalent of a musical performance, stop in to Durand Jones & the Indications’ next show. Jones and company held a riotous “soul […]
Downtown Parking Fines Could Triple This Week
Downtown parking fines could triple this week if the City Council moves to pass an ordinance meant to curb parking in traffic and bike lanes. “The city has designated hundreds […]