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 of Chicago’s […]
Ian’s Party, 2017, Showcases Chicago’s Underground
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 2016 (which […]
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 goods. After […]
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 group choreography. […]
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 few thoughts […]
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 to for […]
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 I was […]
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. You’ll find […]
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 time spent […]
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 times each […]
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 Square. She […]
Album Review: Tides by Ballroom Boxer
Have you ever felt like popular music has gotten too complex? Are you a bit tired of seeing a band with 9 members, two of which are on the xylophone for two […]
