Interview: They Might Be Giants Is Definitely Coming to the Vic Theatre
It’s understandably rare for bands to have a career spanning over four decades, and the few that do even more understandably tend to slow down after all that time. But […]
Review: Show Me The Body’s World War Tour Attracts Hardcore Fans Across All Scenes at Metro
There’s no better way to pre-game St. Patrick’s Day than throwing down in the pit to four of the most exciting and unique hardcore bands of this generation. Hardcore-adjacent trio […]
Review: Nick Murphy’s Raw, Emotive Voice Felt Liberating at the Metro
Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker) brought his unique blend of soulful sounds and feel good tunes to Metro Chicago. The singer-songwriter hailing from Australia performed a set 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: Murder by Death Captivates Fans Old and New at Metro
Murder by Death’s show at Metro on Saturday night featured a lot of fist pumping. Not in the douchey, bro-guy fist pump way, though, but the way you raise your […]
Review: Bishop Briggs Returns to Chicago in Style
Bishop Briggs has one of those voices that could bring a congregation to their knees; her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal lyrics make her one of the best indie female […]
Review: Safe Spaces and Excellent Energy with Princess Nokia
[soliloquy id=”27172″] There are few artists that are as chameleon like as Princess Nokia. The current musical pseudonym of Destiny Frasqueri, Princess Nokia’s flow ranges from quick, high pitched and […]
Wolf Alice Keeps Grunge Going at the Metro
In a world of typical radio rock and pop hits, it’s refreshing to go to a real grunge show. Add a kickass frontwoman, and you’ve got Wolf Alice, a four-piece […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/8 – 2/11
It’s the weekend before Valentine’s Day and the events are looking good! Whether you’re looking for something to do with a significant other or just have a good time by […]
Sleigh Bells and Sunflower Bean Set To Crush at Metro Tonight
Sleigh Bell‘s mixture of schoolyard sing-song chanting and metallic guitars chords engineered to smash anything in their path sounds like an odd mix, but it absolutely works. And live, the […]
The Drums Create a Fun, Inclusive Time at The Metro
Methyl Ethel kicked things off with a hazy, moody set at the Metro on the cold Thursday night. The Australian quartet warmed things up with a mix up jangly pop […]
Lizzo at Metro Chicago: Exchanging Confidence
If I have kids, I want one to be a girl. That’s the desire Lizzo brought through her empowering performance at Metro Chicago Friday. There were several themes that the […]