TCR Mixtape No. 26: Dreamy Vibes
Well, I set off to create a playlist of 10 dream-inducing ballads, but I ended up with 70—turns out it’s way too difficult to narrow down these gorgeous, layered songs, […]
Ian’s Party, 2017, Showcases Chicago’s Underground
To begin, an embarrassing admission: this was my first ever Ian’s Party. I’ve seen the stacked lineups every year for this Ian’s Party, a weekend festival that showcases the best […]
TCR Mixtape No. 13: Best of 2016
2016 has been quite the tumultuous year, however, luckily the music has remained as stellar as ever. The Third Coast Review music crew has rounded up our top tracks of […]
Lili K. in Conversation: “Magic” and More
I met Lili K. in perhaps the most wonderful interview spot yet; a cupcake shop blaring ’80s music from the speakers, decorated in whimsical color palettes and serving gourmet baked […]
Christine and the Queens at the Vic Theatre: Héloïse Letissier Boasts Her Inner Man
A Tuesday night at the Vic Theatre, not quite packed, but close enough, and Christine and the Queens is beginning its conquest of the United States with this Chicago stop, and with […]
Third Coast Mixtape No. 4: Search and Destroy
Hey, gang. Music writer Chris Zois is here to introduce you to the fourth installment of our Third Coast Review Mixtape series. When curating this week’s installment, I had a […]
Third Coast Mixtape No. 3: Synths and Smooth Grooves
Welcome to the third installment of our Third Coast Review Mixtape series. This time around I, you calendar curator and Music writer, get to choose the songs you’ll hopefully be listening […]
The Hideout 20-Year Reunion in Review
I meandered through an industrial area along the North Branch of the Chicago River, past factories and the latest small businesses, only to make that familiar turn on Wabansia Street, finding the enclave […]
Third Coast Mixtape No. 2: Editor’s Choice
The second installment of our TCR Mixtape series is ready to be listened to. I’ve curated this week’s playlist with some of my favorite songs spanning the past and present. […]
A Conversation with Andrew Bird: Crafting Music and Chicago Memories
It’s not every day you get to speak to one of your favorite musicians, and when that day comes, narrowing down your questions proves to be a bit daunting. Throughout my […]
Third Coast Mixtape No. 1: Our First Playlist, Featuring Recent Releases
If you’re looking to discover new music curated directly by the Third Coast Review team, we’ve got you covered. We’re launching a playlist series, which we will release a few […]
Concert Preview: Nest at Schubas Tavern
Nest lead vocalist Stephanie Maieritsch walked over to me, wearing the friendliest smile I’ve ever seen, as I waited in the Old Town School of Folk Music lobby at Lincoln […]