Pixies and Modest Mouse will continue their co-headlining tour in 2024
One of the best tours of 2023 is returning for an encore outing in 2024 as Pixies and Modest Mouse – with special guest Cat Power – are once again […]
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Interview: Adam Cayton-Holland finds the funny in fatherhood on ‘Wallpaper’
With his new special, Wallpaper, streaming everywhere via 800 Pound Gorilla beginning on Jan. 18, comedian Adam Cayton-Holland commemorates his dad era with a hilarious set skewering the joys – […]
Shawn Carter takes listeners on a hilarious journey with ‘Boston to Bristol’
With tracks capturing such topics as the experience of growing up in a working class family and facing anger with defiance, you may think Boston to Bristol is the title […]
Listen to Green Day’s new track ‘One Eyed Bastard’
Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have decided to share a New Year’s gift with fans in the form of their brand new single, […]
Adult Swim to premiere Eric André’s ‘Live Near Broadway’ on January 18
Eric André is returning to Adult Swim with his new anarchic comedy show, Eric André Live Near Broadway on Thursday, Jan. 18 at Midnight EP/PT. The half-hour special was filmed […]
Comedian Kountry Wayne announces The King of Hearts Tour
Actor/Comedian Kountry Wayne has announced that he will be hitting the road in 2024 on The King of Hearts Tour. The 29-city trek, produced by Live Nation, kicks-off in Houston […]
Sarah McLachlan announces Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour
Grammy-award winning artist Sarah McLachlan is hitting the road this spring and summer in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of her incredible album, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. The 30-date trek, produced […]
Netflix’s ‘Verified Stand-Up’ features big laughs from Gianmarco Soresi, Dulcé Sloan & more
During the holiday season – and all year round – Netflix shares the gift of laughter with subscribers. With so many hilarious comedians dropping new material all the time, it […]
Delmark Blues & Jazz All-Stars to perform a Holiday Concert at Thalia Hall 12/20
When the fine folks from Delmark say all-stars they mean all-stars. Mud Morganfield, Jimmy Burns, Demetria Taylor and many more are set to perform at the Delmark Blues & Jazz […]
Photos: Shakey Graves shares truths, lies and ties that bind at The Salt Shed in Chicago
People under a certain age may not be familiar with the old-school notion of a “movie of the week,” the anthology series featuring often over-the-top plots about love, life and […]
Photos: Depeche Mode brings twice the party to Chicago’s second Memento Mori Tour stop
Chicago fans just can’t get enough Depeche Mode. Despite having already performed at the United Center earlier this year, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – joined by touring musicians, multi-instrumentalist […]
KiNG MALA to release SPILT MILK EP on Nov. 10
Los Angeles alt-pop superstar KiNG MALA is set to release new music in the form of her forthcoming SPILT MILK EP on Nov. 10. Confidence and vulnerability collide throughout the […]
Photos: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin bring The Trilogy Tour party to Chicago
Shows don’t get much bigger than this! International superstars Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin joined forces for the epic party dubbed The Trilogy Tour, which stopped by the United […]
Nevāda Nevada to perform at The Burlington in Chicago on Nov. 8
New York City rockers Nevāda Nevada are coming to Chicago! The four-piece band will be performing at The Burlington on Nov. 8 in support of their stellar 2023 album, Past […]
Hannibal Buress / Eshu Tune to perform at Chicago Theatre on Nov. 2 during 312 Comedy Festival
In conjunction with the 312 Comedy Festival, Hannibal Buress is set to perform a headlining set at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago on Nov. 2. The hometown hero will kick […]
Xoe Wise finds healing in ‘Wounds’ – to be released on Oct. 20
Chicago-based singer-songwriter, Xoe Wise, built upon her folk pop roots to create a healing rock record in the form of Wounds, which is coming out this Friday, Oct. 20. These […]
Photos: Phish ‘Blaze On’ during United Center debut – Night 1 of 3 in Chicago
When you’ve been a band for forty years, it’s hard to find any new firsts, but on Oct. 13, Phish managed to check another unique experience off their long list […]
Gianmarco Soresi to bring The Leaning In Tour to Chicago Zanies Oct. 19-21
New York based stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi has been traveling the world throughout 2023 on The Leaning in Tour. On Oct. 19-21, he is bringing the show to Chicago for […]
Moshe Kasher’s new book ‘Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes’ out 1/30
Comedian Moshe Kasher and Random House have announced that Kasher’s new memoir, Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes, will be published on Jan. 30, 2024. As the title suggest, […]
Photos: Run the Jewels celebrate 10 years of music during Night 1 at Chicago’s Salt Shed
The goblins were awakened on Sept. 27 as Run the Jewels took the stage at The Salt Shed for the first of four shows celebrating their decade-long career. Each night […]
Photos: Day 3 of Riot Fest 2023 concludes with sets from The Cure, L.S. Dunes, Thursday & more
The third and final day of Riot Fest, held at Chicago’s Douglass Park on Sept. 17, was bittersweet. Bitter because this year’s festivities would soon be over, but sweet because […]
Photos: Viagra Boys, Eshu Tune, ICP & more top Day 2 of Riot Fest 2023
Day Two of Riot Fest began with Total Chaos… the band Total Chaos that is, who opened the Saturday festivities with a set on the Rise Stage on Sept. 16. […]
Photos: Say Anything, P Funk, Fake Names & more rock Day 1 of Riot Fest 2023
Riot Fest is finally here and the first day of the three day festival – taking place at Chicago’s Douglass Park Sept. 15-17 – boasted an impressive lineup featuring The […]
Review: Pearl Jam celebrates life during Night 1 at Chicago’s United Center
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Pearl Jam returned to Chicago – a place where Eddie Vedder (vocals/guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (guitar), Mike McCready (guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums) haven’t […]