Maggie Rose to perform at SPACE in Evanston 6/29
Following the release of her critically-acclaimed new album, No One Gets Out Alive, available via Big Loud Records, Maggie Rose is hitting the road this summer. The singer-songwriter will be […]
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Photos: They Might Be Giants share an eclectic setlist of songs at The Vic in Chicago
“It’s so nice to be back at our spiritual home, The Vic, ladies and gentlemen,” said John Flansburgh during They Might Be Giants’ June 18 performance, the first of two […]
Photos: New Kids on the Block bring their Magic Summer Tour party to Tinley Park
Back in 1990, New Kids on the Block hit the road on the Magic Summer Tour. Over 30 years later, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Danny […]
Out Today 6/11 – Jeff Cerulli’s hilarious debut comedy special ‘Live at the Bomb Shelter’
Throughout his hilarious debut comedy special, Live at the Bomb Shelter, which was released via Comedy Dynamics on June 11, NYC-based comedian Jeff Cerulli answers a lot of questions. From […]
Delmark Records Gallery is showcasing the photography of guitarist Dave Specter June – Sept.
The artistry of guitarist Dave Specter is very well known throughout Chicago and beyond as he has dedicated his life to the blues. This June, fans can experience a new […]
Jane’s Addiction and Love & Rockets announce North American Tour
The original members of Jane’s Addiction and Love and Rockets have announced a 2024 co-headlining tour of North America. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick-off at Fontainebleu Las […]
Photos: Bad Religion & Social Distortion celebrate life and the legacy of punk in Chicago
On Monday, May 20, a co-headlining tour that was four decades in the making reached its epic conclusion with a sweeping celebration of life, community, and the legacy of punk […]
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 – […]
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 […]