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Photos: The Strokes Returned to Chicago in Support of Kina Collins
Back in 2022, Kina Collins put her best effort into her IL-07 Congressional campaign as she brought her friends and legendary rock band...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Black Pumas, JaimeXX, & Alanis Morissette Headline this Year's Pitchfork Music Festival
We've all been holding our breaths waiting for Pitchfork Music Festival's lineup announcement. With the sudden changes at the festival's...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 13, 20242 min read


From the Archives: The Strokes @ Metro Chicago
Back in 2022, The Strokes made their way to Chicago for a fundraiser concert at Metro (or Metro Cabaret or The Metro, or however you'd...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 8, 20244 min read


Finom Announces Album with a New Single "Haircut"
You know it's going to be a great day when an amazing band like Finom releases a a new single and announces a brand new album. Finom,...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Review: Sarah Jarosz & The Ballroom Thieves Gave Thalia Hall Some Much Needed Love
Last week Thalia Hall was treated to a wonderful pre-Valentines Day gift. Amidst all the love in the air, Sarah Jarosz and The Ballroom...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Record Store Day 2024: First Impressions
Ah Record Store Day. To some it's a day to celebrate the vinyl music hobby where special limited edition copies of records are released....

Julian Ramirez
Feb 20, 20244 min read


Let's Get Physical: Liars' Mess & "Mess on a Mission"
Our writer Julian Ramirez is a big proponent of physical media, always lauding formats new and old (mostly old nowadays). Whether is...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Review: Deap Vally's Farewell Tour @ Thalia Hall
Everything must come to an end and this past weekend, Deap Vally stopped by Thalia Hall on their grand farewell tour. The duo of...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 16, 20243 min read


Cadien Lake James Announces Solo Debut Album Dizzy
t's always a nice treat when a member of a fantastic band releases a solo project. This time around it's Cadien Lake James of Twin Peaks

Julian Ramirez
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Preview: No Need to Wait Until the “Next Time Around” for Liam Kazar’s Latest Single
It's been a couple of years since Liam Kazar's excellent debut Due North graced our ears. 

Julian Ramirez
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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NieR Orchestra Concert 12024 [End of Data] Tour Wows the Rosemont Theatre
On Saturday February 3rd, SQUARE ENIX in partnership with AWR Music presented a multimedia orchestral concert: NieR: Orchestra Concert...
Alex Orona
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Let’s Get Physical: King Krule's "Six Feet Beneath the Moon"
Our writer Julian Ramirez is a big proponent of physical media, always lauding formats new and old (mostly old nowadays). Whether is...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 2, 20244 min read


Review: Squirrel Flower, Greg Freeman, and Tenci @ TNK Fest
Every passing year TNK Fest rises to the occasion: kicking off the year with amazing shows. The multi-day fest spreads itself across a...

Julian Ramirez
Jan 28, 20244 min read


Sonic and Chill brings the smooth jams to an already packed year for Game Chops
Game Chops is a Video Game Record Label that specializes in signing artists who inspire video game music or provide stylized covers of...
Alex Orona
Dec 8, 20231 min read


Chicago Welcomes Back Hamilton
The show that has been wowing audiences around the world has returned to its self proclaimed second home in the Windy City. Chicago, in...
Alex Orona
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Riot Fest 2023 Recap
Riot Fest was back again in Douglass Park with its classic carnival atmosphere. The stage set ups remained similar to previous years,...
Alex Orona
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Review: Thee Sacred Souls Return to Thalia Hall with an Amazing Night of Soulful Songs
Thee Sacred Souls are no strangers to Chicago, especially Thalia Hall.  Having played local venues quite a bit last year including the...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 12, 20233 min read


Review: Tomberlin Lead Schubas on a Beautiful Night of Emotional Songs
We’re just over a decade of Tomorrow Never Knows festivals and they  just keep getting better. TNK takes over a nice collection of local ...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 12, 20234 min read


Review: Modest Mouse Marks 25 years of The Lonesome Crowded West at a Packed Riviera Theatre
When you’re reaching 30 years as a band and you have as much in the tank as Modest Mouse,  you should count yourself as lucky. While...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 12, 20233 min read


Review: A Solid Opening Night for Whitney’s Trio of Thalia Hall Shows
Winter traditions are plentiful, but every once in a while a new one  pops up and feels as necessary as the tried and true ones. Such is...

Julian Ramirez
Dec 31, 20223 min read
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