Review: Jonah Kagen’s Lyrically Profound Songs Amaze at Beat Kitchen
Review by Lyra Wilson. In this world, we’re all looking for connection and friendship. At Vincent Lima and Jonah Kagen‘s sold-out show at Beat Kitchen, I couldn’t have found a […]
Review: Told Slant Outperforms an Air Purifier Live at Beat Kitchen
Last Tuesday night’s show at Beat Kitchen was undoubtedly one of the best shows I’ve been to since moving to Chicago almost two years ago. Not only was it one […]
Preview: Lizzy Farrall On Her Way To Beat Kitchen With Her Fizzy Blend Of Edgy Pop
Lizzy Farrall may have grown up in “a rural village in North Wales,” but there is nothing remote or pastoral about her sound. On the Barbados EP, Farrall is swinging […]
Review: The Beths Stop at Beat Kitchen on Their Way to The Top
It would be wise to keep your eyes on The Beths. As for us lucky ones who caught their set at Beat Kitchen this past Friday night, it was pretty […]
Review: Ezra Furman Lights Up Beat Kitchen
Wicker Park Fest swallowed up Milwaukee Ave. from Paulina to Damen this weekend, drawing throngs to catch the likes of Against Me!, Snail Mail and Porches at the three-day event. […]
The B-52’s Reimagined in Cindy Wilson’s Change
On Valentine’s Day, 1976, Cindy Wilson met her future husband Keith Bennett, and performed in her first B-52’s show. Her band mates were fellow Athens, GA, denizens Kate Pierson (vocals, […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/29 – 4/1
March is almost over and April is right around the corner! There is so much going on this holiday weekend that it may feel overwhelming. But fret not, here are […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/15 – 2/18
It’s post Valentine’s Day and just like any other holiday you’re either reveling in the fun you had or frustrated with the pomp and circumstance that surrounds it. No matter […]
Fresh Start to Your Week: 2/5 – 2/7
It’s another week and another fresh layer of snow gracing our Chicago streets! Hopefully you’re not too tired to get your week going after the big game and a little […]
A Night of Electronic Excellence at Beat Kitchen with TV Girl
A line snaked out the entrance of Beat Kitchen this past weekend and I couldn’t say I was surprised. The under 21 but 17+ fans were anxiously waiting to get […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/11 – 5/14
It’s Mother’s Day Weekend! Whether you have made your weekend plans way in advance or need some last minute suggestions, we have you covered with a wide variety of events! […]
Mothxr at the Beat Kitchen: Bringing Chicago’s sounds to Chicago
Four-piece Brooklyn band Mothxr pounded through the Beat Kitchen Friday with a colorful synth and breezy vocals, following a set from opener Shah Jahan. Though Mothxr, “pronounced like the woman […]