The Chicago Improv has had a great lineup throughout 2019 with performances by Christopher Titus, Anjelah Johnson, Kelsie Huff, Marlon Wayans, Chris Hardwick and many more, but December may just […]
Songs of crushing sadness, laments, waltzes and party-starting, mid-tempo rockers comprised a sprawling setlist full of musical gifts during night one of Wilco’s four night Chicago Theatre residency known as […]
Back in 1985, the singular comedy of Paul Reubens mixed with the directorial wizardry of Tim Burton and the musical genius of Danny Elfman to create a one-of-a-kind adventure film, […]
Fresh off her latest round of Grammy nominations – Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song – for her debut solo album, Jaime, Brittany Howard has announced that she will […]
Maria Bamford has eloquently and hilariously worked to eliminate stigmas surrounding mental illness through her comedy. From stand-up to her Netflix series, Lady Dynamite, to candid interviews, Bamford has never […]
“You oughta know” that Alanis Morissette is hitting the road this summer on a 31-date North American tour celebrating 25 years of her iconic album, Jagged Little Pill. Garbage and […]
For over 60 years, Mel Brooks has been one of the biggest names in comedy. Your Show of Shows, Get Smart, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers are just […]
Chicago punk fans who were already looking forward to The Arrivals’ Dec. 28 show at Reggies have even more to get excited about. It was recently announced that Sass Dragons, […]
2019 is almost over but there’s still a lot of laughs in store. I’m Not A Llama, the debut comedy album from Bethany Van Delft is set to be released […]
For the first time since 2011, Ladytron is returning to Chicago. The experimental synth pop quartet – comprised of Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu – will […]
Next year, The Doobie Brothers will hit the road for a 30-city North American Tour in honor of the 50th anniversary of the group’s founding. Michael McDonald will be joining […]
Chris and Rich Robinson have announced that they are reuniting as The Black Crowes in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of their incomparable debut album, Shake Your Money Maker. This […]
Love in its many forms is the inspiration behind singer-songwriter-guitarist Jana Herzen’s upcoming album Nothing But Love, which will be released on Jan. 17, 2020 via Motema Music. The album […]
Following the success of his bestselling book, How Not to Get Shot and Other Advice from White People, D.L. Hughley is bringing a new one-hour comedy/documentary of the same name […]
Prolific as ever, Beck is gearing up for the release of his fourteenth studio album Hyperspace by sharing another new track off the highly-anticipated LP. “Dark Places” finds the Grammy-winner […]
After waiting over a decade for the release of Tool’s fifth studio album, Fear Inoculum, Chicago fans were treated to a live show like no other when Maynard James Keenan, […]
After melting faces as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Street Sweeper Social Club and Prophets of Rage along with fighting for revolution, union rights […]
Words and guitar were blanketed in thumping drums, dreamy synths, pop melodies and grungy noise rock as Sleater-Kinney performed the second show of a two-night run at the Riviera Theatre […]
You don’t discover the songs of Joanna Newsom on the radio or by listening to curated streaming playlists. Her music finds you, oftentimes when you need it most. Whether through […]
In honor of its 15th anniversary, Riot Fest hosted a top tier lineup featuring rarity acts, legends, newcomers and festival favorites in Chicago’s Douglas Park on Sept. 13-15. A few […]
Back in 1994, the radio was flooded with the songs of alternative rockers Bush and Live thanks to both group’s seminal releases, Sixteen Stone and Throwing Copper. On Sept. 6, […]
Chicago-area concert-goers were treated to a night of face-melting, eardrum obliterating, head-banging rock on Wednesday, Aug. 21, as Alice in Chains and Korn joined forces for a heavy-hitting double bill […]
The Metro is a beloved venue in Chicago known for offering music fans the chance to see up-and-coming artists, underground legends and local rockers within its hallowed halls. Every year, […]
H. Kink — the new collaborative art-rock duo made up of multi-talented singer Lisa Rieffel and actor-musician Timm Sharp (Enlightened, Undeclared) — is on the verge of releasing their debut […]