Tim Heidecker drops ‘Another Year in Hell: Collected Songs from 2018’
Last year was a rough one, full of trouble and turmoil, but every dark cloud has its silver lining. Inspired by the headlines (tweets are headlines now, right?), Tim Heidecker […]
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Q&A Interview: Angela Verbrugge talks debut LP, shares title track ‘The Night We Couldn’t Say Good Night’
Angela Verbrugge is an ambitious and resilient vocalist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Incorporating elements of jazz, traditional pop and American Songbook, the singer engages listeners with witty lyrics […]
David Cross to drop new comedy special ‘Oh, Come On’ this May
A new stand-up special is in the works from comedian David Cross. The forthcoming one-hour, Oh, Come On, will debut on May 10, 2019. The special, named after Cross’ world […]
The Offspring, Flogging Molly, Bad Religion top Sabroso Fest 2019
Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival is back for another year. Topping the lineup for this year’s fest, slated for April 6-7 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, […]
Photos & Review: Chris Robinson Brotherhood brings warmth to Chicago’s Thalia Hall
With temperatures dipping into negative territory, Chicago — normally bustling with nightlife — more closely resembled a winter dystopia on Friday (Jan. 25). While a fresh coat of snow on […]
Q&A: Rua Das Pretas bottle musical magic with ‘The Wine Album’
It has been said that music is the universal language. To the musicians involved with Rua Das Pretas it is that and so much more. Their intimate performances transform strangers […]
Watch: Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias talks getting ‘puffy’ with Snoop Dogg in new Netflix special trailer
The trailer for Gabriel Iglesias’ new Netflix comedy special has just dropped. Watch the clip for One Show Fits All below, which sees “Fluffy” riffing on everything from his inescapable […]
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective to hold record release party in honor of debut album
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective is celebrating the release of the group’s debut album, Soulophone, with a free (!!) record release party – sponsored by WDCB 90.9 – at Wire in […]
Listen to Karen O & Danger Mouse’s new track ‘Woman’ from the forthcoming ‘Lux Prima’
Yea Yeah Yeahs’ frontwoman Karen O and multi-talented producer and musician Danger Mouse have just shared a new single. Listen to the track, simply titled “Woman,” in the above video, […]
Roy Wood Jr. releasing stand-up special & album ‘No One Loves You’ on Jan. 25
Comedy Central has just announced more details surrounding Roy Wood Jr.‘s new stand-up special, No One Loves You, set to debut on Jan. 25. The special will be part of […]
On Cinema At The Cinema announces 2019 Oscar Special & live tour dates
This just in! On Cinema At The Cinema host Tim Heidecker and frequent guest Gregg Turkington are hitting the road again. The duo have announced a slew of tour dates […]
Amanda Seales’ debut stand-up special to premiere on HBO Jan. 26
Amanda Seales will soon join an elite club of comedians when she drops her debut stand-up special on HBO later this month. The new hour-long titled I Be Knowin’ is […]
Chris Distefano to release dual stand-up special & album on Comedy Central later this month
Comedy Central has just announced details of comedian Chris Distefano’s new dual stand-up special and comedy album release. Chris Distefano: Size 38 Waist will premiere on Jan. 18 as part […]
‘2 Dope Queens’ returns to HBO this February
HBO is doubling down on the hilarity this winter as 2 Dope Queens – featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson – is set to return for a second series of […]
Comedian Greg Stone to release ‘Amazing’ new comedy album February 15
NYC-based comic Greg Stone is releasing a new comedy album. Appropriately titled The Amazing Greg Stone, the album comes out next month via Comedy Records. The Amazing Greg Stone was […]
Phish, Childish Gambino, The Lumineers top Bonnaroo 2019 lineup
Bonnaroo has officially announced the lineup for this year’s rendition of the eclectic Tennessee-based festival. Topping the bill are Phish, Childish Gambino, The Lumineers and more. Bonnaroo 2019 takes place […]
Watch the trailer for Sebastian Maniscalco’s new Netflix special ‘Stay Hungry’
Sebastian Maniscalco’s new stand-up special Stay Hungry just got a trailer. Watch the brief clip above and prepare yourself for what will likely be one of the funniest specials of […]
Matt Braunger to release new special ‘Finally Live In Portland’ this February
Comedian, actor and writer Matt Braunger has just announced the release of his new special Finally Live In Portland. The multi-talented comic’s latest will make its debut via Comedy Dynamics […]
Jen Kirkman returns to Chicago’s Thalia Hall this January
The new year is off to a very funny start as Jen Kirkman is set to perform at Thalia Hall in Chicago on Jan. 17. The last time she performed […]
It looks like the Raconteurs will be touring in 2019
The Raconteurs are officially back at it. With a slew of exciting announcements over the course of the last few months regarding an album rerelease, as well as new music, […]
Photos & Recap: Kurt Vile and the Violators give the gift of rock to Chicago
Jingle bells, herald angels singing and all the traditional sounds of the season were pushed aside by fuzzy guitars and classic rock jams as Kurt Vile and the Violators took […]
Chicago Open Air returns with System Of A Down, Tool & The Prodigy
Rock fans will want to mark their calendars for May 18 and 19 as Chicago Open Air is returning to SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park) in Bridgeview in 2019. System […]
Jenny Lewis announces new album and tour
Christmas came early for music fans as the always amazing Jenny Lewis has revealed her plans to release a new album, On The Line, in 2019. New music from Lewis […]
Jonny Polonsky to perform at GMan Tavern in support of ‘Unreleashed’
Christmas is arriving early in Chicago thanks to hometown musician Jonny Polonsky. On Nov. 23, Black Friday, Polonsky is set to release UNRELEASHED: Demos and Rarities 1996-2018 via Jett Plastic […]