Multi-award-winning artist Mud Morganfield has announced that his new single, “Praise Him” will be released via Delmark Records on Aug. 20. Morganfield’s new spiritual song features Rick Kreher (guitar), Mike […]
By Micki Harris Post-hardcore/emo veterans Pierce the Veil are no stranger to an amphitheatre or large crowds. They’ve been making music and performing for upwards of twenty years now and […]
Photos: Sleeping with Sirens & Pierce the Veil Rock Tinley Park
David Byrne has revealed that he will be releasing his new album, Who Is the Sky?, on Sept. 5 via Matador Records. The 12-song album was produced by Kid Harpoon […]
David Byrne announces new album ‘Who Is the Sky?’ & World Tour
By Nina Tadic Seeing a composer on tour poses plenty of questions – will it be a formal event? A more casual one? Will there be a full orchestra? Will […]
Bear McCreary brings the Themes & Variations Tour to Chicago
By Nina Tadic In 2015, The Wonder Years released an album titled No Closer to Heaven. Little did they know, one line on that album would become synonymous with a […]
Photos: The Wonder Years Bring The Burst & Decay Tour to Thalia Hall
With their Long Hair, Long Life co-headlining tour stop in Chicago on May 29, Briston Maroney and Peach Pit opened up the summer concert season at Huntington Bank Pavilion at […]
Photos: Briston Maroney & Peach Pit kick-off the summer season at Northerly Island in Chicago
On the heels of the announcement of his memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, Yusuf /Cat Stevens has revealed that he will be hitting the road on a book […]
Yusuf /Cat Stevens announces book tour for his new memoir
By Nina Tadic In the year 2025, with concerts being a staple for most music fans, and tickets being more expensive and harder to get than ever, artists are constantly […]
Photos: Mayday Parade brings the Three Cheers for Twenty Years Tour to Chicago
Comedian and writer Shanna Christmas is set to release her bold new comedy special, Highly Intelligent, on May 20 – premiering on Amazon and YouTube – followed by the release […]
Shanna Christmas’ new comedy special ‘Highly Intelligent’ to premiere on May 20
Following their critically acclaimed run of shows with Johnny Marr last year, the iconic British band James has announced that, this fall, they will be returning to North America for […]
James announces first North American headlining tour in 15 Years
Mudvayne is celebrating their acclaimed debut album with the newly announced L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour. The tour will kick-off in Dubuque on Sept. 11 before making stops in Milwaukee, […]
Mudvayne announces the L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour
By Nina Tadic Lucy Dacus is forever is a feeling tour is such an intimate, multi-faceted look at how to create a 4-D experience out of an album. The Chicago […]
Photos: Lucy Dacus, Katie Gavin & Jasmine.4.t bring the Forever Is A Feeling Tour to Chicago
Pierce the Veil has recruited Sleeping With Sirens to join them as direct support on the North American Leg of the I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The trek, produced […]
Sleeping With Sirens to join Pierce the Veil on the I Can’t Hear You Tour 2025
On Saturday, April 26, L.S. Dunes – comprised of Anthony Green, Frank Iero, Travis Stever, Tim Payne, and Tucker Rule – stopped by Outset in Chicago to perform a highly-anticipated […]
Photos: L.S. Dunes perform at Outset in Chicago
Riot Fest is turning 20. And to celebrate the festival has recruited a stellar lineup topped by likes of Blink-182, Green Day, and Weezer. Jack White, Weird Al, Idles, Rilo […]
Blink 182, Weezer, & Green Day top Riot Fest 2025 lineup
Comedian John Mulaney will be hitting the road this summer and fall on the highly-anticipated John Mulaney: Mister Whatever Tour. The three-time Emmy Award-winning comedian will kick things off in […]
John Mulaney announces new stand-up tour
Charlie Wilson has revealed that he will be hitting the road the summer on the Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour. Babyface, K-Ci Hailey, and El DeBarge will be joining the […]
Charlie Wilson to be joined by superstars for Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has revealed that she will be hitting the road for a new string of shows during the summer and fall 2025. The […]
Stevie Nicks announces 2025 solo touring run
Some concerts inspire dance – everyone swept up in a shared moment of revelry. Other shows are for the rockers with dizzying solos and thrashing rhythms. There are so many […]
Photos: Beth Gibbons performs a transcendent show at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre
By Nina Tadic The lyric “Gotta get down on Friday” held a brand new meaning on this past Friday night, as electro/hyperpop performer Rebecca Black took on one of Chicago’s […]
Photos: Rebecca Black performs a ‘Friday’ night show in Chicago
On Saturday, April 6, Bright Eyes stopped by The Salt Shed in Chicago to perform a concert in support of their tenth studio album, Five Dice, All Threes. The Omaha […]
Photos: Bright Eyes & Cursive perform at The Salt Shed in Chicago
By Nina Tadic The Used’s music has been a staple among emo kids for a quarter of a century (longer than some have been alive, for those who want to […]
Photos: The Used performs ‘Lies for the Liars’ at House of Blues Chicago on April 2
By Alexandra Geshel Could we just lie here and forget the world while listening to Snow Patrol? Or better yet, could we see them live at a sold-out show at […]
Photos: Snow Patrol plays a sold-out show at The Salt Shed in Chicago
On the heels of the release of their fifth album, Rushmere, Mumford & Sons – Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane – have announced a 32-date North American tour. […]
Mumford & Sons confirm North American Tour
On the heels of the release of her intoxicating new album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga has announced that she will be hitting the road on the highly-anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour. The […]