Photos: Andy Bell Hosts a Dance-Pop Daydream at Metro in Chicago
On the 1988 Erasure hit “Chains of Love” vocalist Andy Bell sings, “There was a time when people on the streets were walkin’ hand in hand in hand.” When Bell […]
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O.A.R. Announces O.A.R. Three Decades Tour
Legendary rocker O.A.R. are celebrating three decades of great music with an expansive North American tour in the summer and fall of 2026. The Three Decades Tour will kick-off in […]
Photos: David Byrne ponders life’s big questions at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago
“And you may ask yourself, ‘Well, how did I get here?,’ sings David Byrne on the Talking Heads’ classic “Once in a Lifetime.” Throughout his career as an artist, musician, […]
Brandi Carlile announces The Human Tour
Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile is hitting the road in 2026 on The Human Tour, which will feature arena shows across North America, The UK, and Europe. The tour will begin […]
Conan Gray announces 2024 global arena run
Conan Gray has revealed that he will be hitting the road on a 42-city global run in 2026 in support of his acclaimed studio album Wishbone. The Wishbone World Tour […]
Photos: Aly & AJ and Amanda Shires perform at The Salt Shed in Chicago
By Micki Harris Twenty years have passed since sister duo Aly and AJ hit the road for the first time, back then just 14 and 16 years old as budding […]
Peaches announces new album & massive 2026 North American Tour
Peaches has announced that her new album No Lube So Rude – her first album in 10+ years – is set to be released in 2026. And that’s not all. […]
Photos: Metalheads’ dreams come true with Judas Priest & Alice Cooper in Tinley Park
On Sunday, Oct. 5, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park closed out the summer concert season with an epic lineup of metal musicians. Alice Cooper and Judas Priest brought […]
AJR, Cake, Third Eye Blind & Sublime top Q101’s Twisted 2025
This holiday season, Q101 is giving a gift to music fans in the form of Twisted 2025. The concert series will take place across four nights at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom. […]
Photos: Riot Fest goes big on Day 3 with sets from Idles, Jawbreaker, & Green Day
On Sunday, Sept. 21, Riot Fest came to a close in epic fashion as Green Day played a headlining set on the Riot Stage to conclude the three-day event in […]
Photos: Riot Fest Day 2 features Dropkick Murphys, Weezer, Jack White & more
Day 1 of Riot Fest set the bar high in terms of good times and great performances and Day 2 continued to offer fans an unforgettable experience in Chicago’s Douglass […]
Photos: ‘Weird Al,’ Alkaline Trio & Blink-182 kick-off Day 1 of Riot Fest 2025
Douglass Park in Chicago is once again bustling with the sounds of punk, rock, and metal as Riot Fest has returned with its stellar 2025 edition. After enjoying a day […]
Lady Gaga Expands The Mayhem Ball Tour
Lady Gaga has announced the second North American leg of her sold-out Mayhem Ball Tour. The new tour dates begin in Glendale, AZ on Feb. 14 before heading to Los […]
Everclear celebrating 30 years of ‘Sparkle and Fade’ with sprawling tour
Last week, Everclear kicked-off a 43-date tour that celebrates the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, Sparkle and Fade. “It’s been really hard to get my head around the fact […]
Ariana Grande announces The Eternal Sunshine Tour
Ariana Grande will be performing across North America and the UK next summer on the highly-anticipated Eternal Sunshine Tour. The tour will kick-off in Oakland on June 6 before heading […]
J.I.D. Announces God Does Like World Tours
Atlanta rapper J.I.D. Has announced a massive tour across four different continents titled God Does Like World Tours. The North American leg of the trek kicks off on Oct. 15 […]
Dijon Announces Headlining Tour
On the heels of the release of Baby, his sophomore album, Dijon has announced his international headlining tour. The trek, promoted by Live Nation, will kick-off on Oct. 25 in […]
Photos: Billy Idol Kicks-Off the Second Leg of his North American Tour in Tinley Park
If you love rock and roll, and love to sing it loud with that rebel yell, Tinley Park was the place to be on Thursday, Aug. 14. Billy Idol, joined […]
Raekwon and Mobb Deep Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Two of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time – Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and Mobb Deep’s The Infamous – are being celebrated with a highly-anticipated tour. […]
John 5 Shares New Single & Video for ‘Deviant’ Off Forthcoming Album ‘Ghost’
Guitarist John 5 is gearing up for the release of his highly-anticipated solo album, Ghost on Oct. 10. He recently dropped the new single, “Deviant,” which features drummer Stephen Perkins […]
Alkaline Trio, Senses Fail, The Damned & More to Play Riot Fest Aftershows
Riot Fest has pulled out all the stops when it comes to the Official Aftershows for its 20th Anniversary edition. The recently announced collection of late-night shows includes performances from […]
Photos: Cage the Elephant Brings Big Energy to Lollapalooza Aftershow at The Salt Shed
By Nina Tadic When you Google “what is Cage the Elephant”, the result is simple: a rock band formed in 2006 in Bowling Green, KY (thanks, Wikipedia). What a search […]
Photos: Barry Can’t Swim & Fcukers perform at The Salt Shed for a Lollapalooza Aftershow
Lollapalooza will take over Grant Park in Chicago on July 31 through Aug. 3, but before thousands of fans head downtown, two artists brought the perfect dance party to The […]
Pete Yorn shares two new singles & fall tour dates
Platinum-selling artist Pete Yorn has released a 7” featuring the new singles “Ana Capri” and “Capri.” Yorn said in a statement, “‘Capri’ gets under your skin. Sun on stone, blue […]