Music, Previews

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 […]

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Music, Reviews, Venues

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 […]

Elif Geris /
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Book Review, The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years Music/ Friendly/ Dancing

“Hole-in-the-wall” is the most popular description for the beloved music venue The Empty Bottle. Local Chicago publishing house Curbside Splendor has released a coffee table book, chronicling the shows, personalities […]

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Preview: The Dirty Nil to Kick Out the Jams on May 21 at the Beat Kitchen

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When three shaggy-haired teenagers bonded over their Iron Maiden t-shirts and their shared love for all things rock ’n’ roll, they decided to do the only logical thing: They formed […]

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Music, Reviews, Venues

Brother StarRace Concert Review: A racing heart fills Schubas

First, I pay my respects to the fallen Prince, whose legacy will always live in thriving artists like the band whose news I am honored to bring you today. “EM-I-LY! […]

Elif Geris /
Interviews, Music, Venues

Brother StarRace at Schubas: Praying for meaning

Brother StarRace hopes to convey its compassion for music and friendship to you at Schubas in Chicago Wednesday. In fact, banter, laughter and lighthearted friendship was oozing through the conversation […]

Elif Geris /