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 Alexandra Geshel Breaking Benjamin has come back to Chicago to rock out at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre once again but this time, I can hands down say this is […]
Photos: Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe Rock Tinley Park
The third and final day of Riot Fest offered an amazing, eclectic assortment of performers throughout the wet and extremely muddy grounds. After a delayed opening of the gates, Alanis […]
Photos: Riot Fest Concludes with Sets From Haywire, Sincere Engineer & William Shatner
We still haven’t recovered from the awesome experience of Day One at Riot Fest, yet somehow Day Two upped the ante even higher – and featured a surprise schedule change […]
Photos: Bad Religion, Less Than Jake, Descendents & More Rock Riot Fest Day 2
Riot Fest 2026 is here!!!!!!!!! The three-day festival taking place in Chicago’s Douglass Park Sept. 18-20 kicked-off with an incredible day of music spanning a wide range of genres. Soul […]
Photos: Foxy Shazam, Slick Rick, Sex Pistols & More Kick-Off Day 1 of Riot Fest 2026
By Nina Tadic Revolution comes in many forms. We see it in protests, we see it in political movements. We see it in the arts. The best way to see […]
Photos: Bikini Kill Brings A Punk Revolution to Chicago’s Salt Shed
New York City-based comedian, filmmaker, and actor Edy Modica’s debut comedy special is set for a wide release with its YouTube Premiere on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET. The […]
Edy Modica’s Debut Comedy Special To Premiere on YouTube 9/17 at 8pm ET
By Alexandra Geshel Pitbull is back once again for a sold out show at Credit Union One Ampitheatre but this time he brought the one and only Lil Jon with […]
Photos: Pitbull Brings the Sold-Out I’m Back Tour to Tinley Park
By Nina Tadic My Chemical Romance is a band that has stood the test of time – they’ve weathered four album cycles, a breakup, and a hell of a reunion. […]
Photos: My Chemical Romance Bring Heat to Chase Field in Phoenix
Back in 1993, Wu-Tang Clan’s debut release, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), not only served as an introduction to the groundbreaking new collective, it also pushed the music industry into […]
Photos: Wu-Tang Clan Celebrates Their Final Chamber in Tinley Park
John Fogerty’s The Legacy Tour – as well as the 2025 release Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years – has given the iconic musician, singer, and songwriter an opportunity to […]
Photos: John Fogerty Kicks-Off Fall 2026 Legacy Tour with Steve Winwood in Tinley Park
Vocal jazz musician Dominique Fils-Aimé is currently on tour across the U.S. in a continuation of The Sunshine World Tour, which stopped in Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, and many more […]
Dominique Fils-Aimé to Perform at Space in Evanston 9/14
Riot Fest 2026 is on the horizon. The three day event – which features headlining sets from Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce the Veil, and Alanis Morissette – is set […]
Descendents, Pup & More to Perform Full Album Plays at Riot Fest 2026
Today, Johnny Marr shared the new single “It’s Time.” The defiant, upbeat song will appear on his forthcoming studio album, The Age of Everything, which will be released on Oct. […]
Listen: Johnny Marr Releases New Single ‘It’s Time’
We are less than 30 days away from Riot Fest 2026!! With headliners like Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Pierce the Veil, and Alanis Morissette, the event – taking place in […]
Beyond the Headliners: Must-See Artists at Riot Fest 2026
On the heals of the release of the fourth season of Ted Lasso, 2x Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and writer Brett Goldstein has announced a new stand-up comedy tour. […]
Brett Goldstein announces the Sex, Death & Small Talk Fall Comedy Tour
The Crane Wives have been touring across the U.S. this spring and summer and Chicago fans will get a chance to see them live at Park West on Aug. 18, […]
The Crane Wives to Perform at Park West in Chicago 8/18
Build Art Make Change (BAMC) has announced Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT, a benefit compilation featuring a variety of artists to amplify the fight for immigrant rights and stand against […]
Ozomatli, Kathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, Tom Morello & More Featured on Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT
The Office of 24th Ward Alderwoman Monique Scott, the Chicago Park District, and Riot Fest are joining forces to host a day of fun during the 24th Ward End of […]
Local Performers To Compete on 8/13 at Douglass Park for a Chance to Play Riot Fest ...
The good people at Metro in Chicago have been know to keep a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to surprise Lollapalooza Aftershows. Green Day, Foo Fighters, and […]
Photos: Greta Van Fleet Shares New Music & More at Surprise Lolla Aftershow at Metro in ...
By Nina Tadic Many bands, especially alternative and indie rock bands, take decades to truly start making waves in the music industry and make a name for themselves, if they […]
Photos: Wet Leg Packs a Punch at The Vic During Lollapalooza Aftershow
In recent years, Lollapalooza has leaned into a much more poppy and glossy aesthetic than the grungy alternative origins of its 1991 debut. That said, the 2026 lineup features several […]
Photos: Viagra Boys Get Loose at Metro in Chicago During Lollapalooza Aftershow
Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun is hitting the road this fall on her extensive The Heavy Things Tour. The newly-confirmed stops include a performance in Houston on Oct. 16 as well as […]
Joy Oladokun Confirms The Heavy Things Tour
By Nina Tadic There is a cluster of folks who frequent orchestra performances in large theaters, and a cluster that attend folk, indie, and alternative gigs in small dark rooms. […]
Photos: Lucy Dacus & The Chicago Philharmonic Give A Once-In-A-Lifetime Performance
Great news alert!! Mike D 5D – the band consisting of Beastie Boys icon Mike D, his sons Skyler and Davis Diamond, Eddie Ruscha, Will Graefe, and Milo Ruscha – […]