Review: Truest Metal: Heroes of the Metal Underground, by Alexandros Anesiadis with Yannis Skarpelos
Metal, as a genre, is an amusing blend of arrogance and earnestness. Look past the leather and chains, wind-milling manes, and tight animal print pants with padded baskets…ignore the kayfabe […]
It’s the First Friday of the Month, So That Means It’s Bandcamp Friday!
If you arent aware, first Fridays aren’t normal Bandcamp Fridays! The monthly push for fans to buy music from their favorites artists and labels took a short break in June […]
It’s Another Bandcamp Friday, So Let’s Support Some Local Acts!
First Friday of the month? It must be Bandcamp Friday! The online music platform Bandcamp has been waiving their fees on the site on the very first Friday of the […]
Bandcamp Friday Is Back and We Have Some Local Music Suggestions for You!
At this point, Bandcamp Fridays should be ingrained in every music fan’s minds. The online music platform Bandcamp has been waiving their fees on the site the first Friday of […]
Review: A Raw and Passionate Post Animal Connected with Their Hometown Crowd
The energy buzzing throughout the venue was palpable as fans fervently waited in anticipation to see Post Animal’s hometown performance. A Chicago fan-favorite group, the psych-rock band played in front […]
Review: of Montreal Will Color You In
The childish charm Kevin Barnes brought to Thalia Hall’s stage, full of whimsical drum beats and synth blasts, is ironic to his message on the of Montreal website. The band […]
Review: Julian Lage Trio Captivated Lincoln Hall
Sometimes I go to a show that is wonderful. I leave feeling satisfied and happy, having seen a great night of music and spent time with friends. Other, more rare […]
Review: The Echoes and Cliffs of Ireland Star in the Music of Saint Sister at Schubas Tavern
Sisterhood is literally the definition of this band’s name. Saint Sister is an Irish two-piece band, which Saturday night, made its debut stop in Chicago at Schubas Tavern. The duo […]
Interview: Dana Fuchs, Dynamic Singer-Songwriter, to Play Evanston SPACE July 27
If you’ve never listened to Dana Fuch’s solo music, you might still recognize her voice. The powerful singer played the role of (Sexy) Sadie in Julie Taymor’s Beatles musical Across the […]
Polo & Pan Works Dreams at Lincoln Hall
The love for classic film that Polo & Pan shares shone Thursday at Lincoln Hall, as the DJ duo introduced itself by blending the musical theme of 21st Century Fox […]
Review: Chicago Celebrates Deeper’s Album Release at the Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle saw a lot of bottles emptied last Friday. The night wasn’t just a concert; it was a celebration. Local DIY band staple Deeper played their debut album […]
Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Vic Was an Artistic Masterpiece
[soliloquy id=”27100″] Photos by Elif Geris A bombastic bass and soaring guitar riffs, along with a blinding color wheel of lights, accompanied Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Vic Theatre Thursday […]