LL Cool J tops the F.O.R.C.E. Live North American Summer Tour
Rock the Bells and Live Nation Urban have joined forces to present the F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live North American Summer Tour. LL Cool J tops the bill […]
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Interview: Kyle Kinane on the people, places, and pets that shaped ‘Shocks & Struts’
At the end of his incredibly funny new stand-up special, Shocks & Struts, filmed at Wiseguys in Salt Lake City, Kyle Kinane explains how a misadventure with his new van […]
Photos: Ron Gallo rocks Chicago during a sold-out show at Schubas
Last month, Ron Gallo released his cathartic new album Foreground Music via Kill Rock Stars. The work is timely, profound and full of clanging, crunchy guitars. The Philadelphia rocker and […]
Incubus tops Q101 PIQNIQ lineup 2023
Q101 has announced that Incubus will be topping the lineup for PIQNIQ 2023, which will be held at the new location of Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago […]
Photos: Rise Against kicks-off Metro residency with hits, deep-cuts & rarities
A concert series featuring one massively popular band playing three amazing nights of music at a renowned Chicago venue, celebrating 40 years of iconic performances, already sounds like the place […]
Kyle Kinane returns with new comedy special ‘Shocks and Struts’
Comedian Kyle Kinane is back with the hilarious new special, Shocks and Struts. It’s available to rent now, via 800 Pound Gorilla, and it will be released for free on […]
The Smile, Big Thief, Bon Iver top Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup
The Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup with The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver serving as headliners. Alvvays, Perfume Genius, Weyes Blood, King Krule, Kelela and Koffee […]
Photos: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit rock the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
Last fall, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit played a pair of shows at Chicago’s newest venue, The Salt Shed. These Grammy-winning musicians aren’t the type that only prioritize state-of-the-art […]
Photos: New Found Glory brings the Make The Most Of It Acoustic Tour to sold-out Thalia Hall
When you hear about a band doing an acoustic tour, you picture mellow music framed between stories about songwriting. New Found Glory’s Make The Most Of It Acoustic Tour – […]
Jenny Lewis announces tour – shares ‘Puppy and a Truck’ video
Jenny Lewis has added a slew of new headlining tour dates to her already busy schedule of performing with Postal Service and supporting Beck and Phoenix on their co-headlining run. […]
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to play Rialto Square Theatre March 14 & 15
Good news Chicago area music fans, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are playing a pair of shows at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on March 14 & 15. […]
Photos: mehro shares stories of complicated love at Thalia Hall in Chicago
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Thalia Hall was jam-packed with fans eager to experience an exciting lineup of rising artists as mehro, DWLLRS and Claire Rosinkranz were taking the stage. mehro, […]
Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper announce Freaks on Parade Tour 2023
Two of the greatest performers in rock – Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper – have revealed that they are teaming up for a series of shows later this year. The […]
Beck & Phoenix announce Summer Odyssey Tour
This summer, Grammy-winners Beck and Phoenix are teaming up for the co-headlining Summer Odyssey Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off in Seattle, WA on Aug. 1 […]
Lincoln Barr announces Midwest Tour taking place this March
In support of the new album, Forfeit the Prize, Lincoln Barr is taking his show on the road for a tour of the Midwest. The South Carolina-based composer/singer/guitarist will be […]
Madonna announces The Celebration Tour
Madonna is celebrating four decades of music with her highly anticipated Madonna: The Celebration Tour. The pop icon revealed her plans with a star-studded video inspired by her groundbreaking film […]
Kenice Mobley’s debut comedy album ‘Follow Up Question’ is available now
Are you looking to give yourself the gift of laughter this holiday season? New York comedian Kenice Mobley has released her debut comedy album, Follow Up Question, just in time. […]
Dibs: A Grab and Go Art Show to take place Dec. 16 in Chicago
Dibs, the practice of using a random item to claim a parking space after shoveling it out, is an iconic sign of the winter season in Chicago. Portage Park’s Seventh […]
Kountry Wayne announces 2023 Comedy Tour
These may be troubled times, but there’s no need to fear because Kountry Wayne is here. The comedian has announced that he is hitting the road on the Help Is […]
Seth Meyers & Trevor Noah top Moontower Just For Laughs Austin Comedy Fest early lineup
There is about to be a lot of laughter in the air in Austin as the Moontower Just For Laughs comedy festival is returning to Texas. On April 12-23, venues […]
Metallica announces new album ’72 Seasons’ and M72 World Tour
Metallica fans received an amazing gift today as the legendary band has announced a new album and a massive world tour. Metallica’s 12th studio album, 72 Seasons, will be available […]
Marc Maron stand-up special coming to HBO in 2023
Comedian and WTF podcast host Marc Maron is teaming-up with HBO for the release of his next stand-up special. The currently untitled work is set to debut in 2023. It […]
Photos: Suede & Manic Street Preachers share the stage at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre
It’s a tour that’s been over a decade in the making and it was well worth the wait. The London Suede (AKA Suede) have returned to North America, on a […]
Trevor Noah announces 2023 Off the Record Tour
Trevor Noah is building on the success of his extensive 2022 world tour by announcing that he is heading back out on the road in 2023. The 2023 edition of […]