Five great comedians coming to Chicago this May
This May, some of the most hilarious comedians in the world are traveling to the City of Chicago to deliver what will surely be memorable performances. Whether you are a […]
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Tim Heidecker’s ‘Decker’ to return to Adult Swim on June 4
The latest episode of On Cinema at the Cinema was a doozy. Not only did it mark the return of host Tim Heidecker after a brief stint in prison, but […]
Review: Joe Sib reaches new heights with ‘Nowhere Near the Top’
Joe Sib – the co-founder of SideOneDummy Records – is building on his punk roots by (stage) diving into the hilarious world of comedy. The former frontman of Wax and […]
Review: Mew epically explores sights and sounds with ‘Visuals’
Mew’s new full-length release, Visuals, due out on April 28 via Play It Again Sam, features everything fans have come to love about the Danish trio (Jonas Bjerre – vocals, […]
Interview: Sherman Ewing talks Missing Cats, walking dogs & recording new music
Singer-songwriter Sherman Ewing is working on his highly-anticipated follow-up to his 2015 album, Cross My Broken Heart. His upcoming release combines elements of folk, rock and big band with personal […]
Photos & Review: The Damned celebrate 40 years of punk at Chicago’s House of Blues
On April 23, legendary English rockers The Damned stopped by the House of Blues in Chicago to celebrate 40 years of influential punk music. Their 1977 debut, Damned Damned Damned, […]
Review: Jeff Caudill explores movement & Americana with ‘Reset the Sun’
Jeff Caudill, best known for the 90s Revelation Records band Gameface, takes a distinctly folk/Americana turn with his latest EP, Reset the Sun, which drops on April 21. The transition […]
Interview: Mew bassist Johan Wohlert on the making of ‘Visuals’
Mew’s music has an otherworldly ethereal quality which draws listeners in with satisfying melodies and elaborate compositions that continue to evolve with each subsequent listen. As such, fans have gotten […]
Interview: Chatting with Michael Wolff about the ‘Zenith’ of his musical career
Acclaimed jazz pianist/composer, Michael Wolff, has performed with everyone from Nancy Wilson to Sonny Rollins. He is also a renowned conductor and the former Musical Director for the Arsenio Hall […]
Review: Steve Byrne transforms life lessons into laughter with ‘Tell the Damn Joke’
It’s become a cliché to describe a comedian as “saying what we’re all thinking,” but that’s exactly what Steve Byrne does with his latest special, Tell the Damn Joke, which […]
Tim Heidecker reveals new face & announces ‘Decker’ season five in latest ‘On Cinema’
The latest episode of On Cinema at the Cinema was one for the record books. Not only did Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington share their popcorn ratings for the films […]
Tickets to Ron Funches’ Funch-A-Mania Tour go on sale Friday
If you follow Ron Funches on social media, you know that he is a fan of professional wrestling. The comedian is so inspired by the sport that he is heading […]
Nick Thune announces Proud of Myself Tour
This May, everyone’s favorite “Good Guy” Nick Thune is making his way across the country on his brand new Proud of Myself Tour. As if this news wasn’t exciting enough […]
Tim and Eric announce 10 Year Anniversary Awesome Tour
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim – the comedy duo best known simply as Tim and Eric – have announced that they will be hitting the road this summer for a […]
3TEETH set to drop new album this May
On May 19, L.A. based industrial musicians 3TEETH will drop their second full length album via OMF Records. Entitled shutdown.exe, the highly-anticipated release follows in the footsteps of the group’s […]
Rancid & Dropkick Murphys announce From Boston to Berkeley Tour
This summer Rancid and Dropkick Murphys are teaming-up for a monthlong tour which is sure to bring rowdy circle pits to cities across North America. The From Boston to Berkeley […]
Amy Schumer is brash & ‘brave’ throughout ‘The Leather Special’
Amy Schumer is following in the tradition of some of the most hilarious comedians in the world with her new Netflix hour, simply entitled The Leather Special. Just like Chris […]
Review: Jackie Kashian takes on politics with ‘I Am Not the Hero of This Story’
Jackie Kashian wasn’t a political comedian when she began preparing for her latest album, I Am Not the Hero of This Story, which she recorded at the Acme Comedy Company […]
LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest & Solange to headline Pitchfork 2017
The 2017 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival is going to be one for the record books as LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest and Solange have been announced as […]
Michael Palascak turns everyday life into comprehensive comedy on ‘That One Thing’
Michael Palascak’s new album, may be called That One Thing, but the comedian takes listeners on a funny, multifaceted journey of the countless ways he finds hilarity in his day-to-day […]
Those Pretty Wrongs are kicking off mini-Midwest tour at Chicago’s GMan Tavern
On Feb. 24, Those Pretty Wrongs are set to begin their mini midwest winter tour with a special show at GMan Tavern in Chicago. The duo – comprised of legendary […]
Review: Donnell Rawlings spares no offense on ‘Ain’t Worried About…’
Everyone from Jerry Seinfeld to Bill Burr to Chris Rock have proposed the idea that political correctness is hurting comedy. While many comedians may change their style to adjust to […]
Interview: Chatting with the original ‘Lipstick Tomboy’ Lisa Bouchelle
Late last year, Lisa Bouchelle dropped her latest EP, Lipstick Tomboy, which is full of country rock riffs and Americana influenced melodies. Her powerful vocals and genre-bending guitars are captivating […]
Photos: Less Than Jake & Pepper bring summery sets to Chicago
On Feb. 8, Less Than Jake and Pepper stopped by the Concord Music Hall in Chicago to provide fans with an energetic night of Music. The show – which was […]