Photos: Devo shares the de-evolution gospel at a stellar Chicago show
On Saturday, May 11, Devo brought their 50 Years of De-Evolution Tour to the Riviera Theatre in Chicago for a packed show, presented by Jam and 93XRT. The band – […]
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Johnny Marr & James to tour North America
Two of the UK’s most iconic acts are joining forces for a North American tour as Johnny Marr and James are teaming up for their first U.S. tour together this […]
Kristin Lytie takes fans on a trip during ‘Disassociation Vacation’
On her debut comedy album, Disassociation Vacation, which was released on April 26 via Burn This Records, Kristin Lytie introduces herself with a sentence never before said on stage or […]
Photos: Caroline Rose celebrates the complexities of being human at Thalia Hall in Chicago
It’s hard to be human during a time when AI is creeping into every facet of life. People are fighting to keep up with the speed and perfection of technology […]
Comedian Kristin Lytie to release her debut album ‘Disassociation Vacation’ on 4/26
Green Bay comedian and union organizer Kristin Lytie is set to release her hilarious debut album, Disassociation Vacation, on April 26 via Burn This Records. The album will be available […]
Comedian Richard Sarvate releases the new album ‘They’re Gonna Know’ on April 12
Richard Sarvate, a Los Angeles-based comedian with over a million followers on TikTok, has released his new album, They’re Gonna Know. The release, which came out on April 12 via […]
Missy Elliott announces first-ever headlining tour
Legendary superstar Missy Elliott has announced that she is hitting the road on her debut headlining tour. The trek, dubbed Out of This World – The Missy Elliot Experience will […]
Delmark Records to present Red Hot & Blues Women in Chicago at the Harris Theater on June 5
On June 5, Delmark Records is presenting a special evening of music that will showcase modern blues legends including Sheryl Youngblood, Melody Angel, Demetria Taylor, and more. The performance, entitled […]
Photos: Ax and the Hatchetmen bring lots of love to Thalia Hall in Chicago
March 29 was a very good Friday, as Ax and the Hatchetmen performed a headlining set at Thalia Hall in their hometown of Chicago. Local acts Capital Soiree and Van […]
Photos: Mitski lights up Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre during fourth and final sold-out show
A performance by Mitski, whose critically-acclaimed 2023 album The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We landed on many best of the year lists, is always something to celebrate. Her […]
Photos: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit connect with fans at The Salt Shed in Chicago
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit – currently comprised of Sadler Vaden (guitar), Chad Gamble (drums), Derrick deBorja (keys), Anna Butterss (bass), and Will Johnson (guitar/percussion) – are no strangers […]
The National and The War on Drugs announce The Zen Diagram Tour
The National and The War on Drugs are teaming up for a trek across North America, known as the Zen Diagram Tour. This is the first time the two bands […]
Photos: mehro unifies fans at Subterranean in Chicago
“I want us to align. I want us to be together and unified in this experience,” said mehro early in their set at Subterranean in Chicago on Feb. 22. The […]
Comedian Ahmed Al-kadri charms throughout his debut special ‘Special Not Special’ out 2/24
Yemeni-American comedian Ahmed Al-kadri begins his debut comedy special, Special Not Special, with a sketch poking fun at the idea that somehow his new recorded hour is not a comedy […]
Dreamville’s Bas to perform at House of Blues Chicago 3/25
Grammy-nominated artist Bas, who released his fourth studio album We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up via Dreamville Records and Interscope Records on Dec. 15, is hitting […]
Ladytron to play Thalia Hall in Chicago on May 29
Synth pop legends Ladytron played a string of sold-out shows in 2023 in support of their latest album, Time’s Arrow The band – presently comprised of Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo […]
LCD Soundsystem to play 4 shows at The Aragon – Tickets on sale 2/2
LCD Soundsystem has announced a string of shows in North America including a four-night run at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. The shows begin in Guadalajara on March […]
Photos: Digable Planets bring love to Thalia Hall while celebrating 30 years of ‘Reachin”
Back in February of 1993, Digable Planets – Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler, Mariana “Ladybug Mecca” Vieira, and Craig “Doodlebug” Irving – released their debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time […]
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 […]
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 […]