Photos: George Clinton hosts a funky farewell at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago
There was a whole lot of rhythm going down at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on Friday, May 31 as George Clinton – AKA Dr. Funkenstein, AKA the Prime Minister of Funk […]
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Trailer: Watch Fluffy teach high school in new Netflix comedy series ‘Mr. Iglesias’
Netflix just dropped the trailer for its new original comedy series Mr. Iglesias. Watch Fluffy aka Gabriel Iglesias play the role of teacher in the above teaser clip. Mr. Iglesias […]
Blink-182, Bikini Kill, Raconteurs, Slayer top Riot Fest 2019 lineup
Riot Fest organizers have just unveiled the lineup for their 2019 event and let’s just say it’s strong. Topping the festival’s 15th anniversary bill are the recently-reunited Bikini Kill, Slayer […]
Bruce Springsteen confirms new E Street Band album & tour coming in 2020
Bruce Springsteen is firing on all cylinders. With his new solo album Western Stars about to drop, The Boss has just confirmed plans for a new album and subsequent tour […]
PIQNIQ Festival reveals 2019 set times and schedule
With PIQNIQ 2019 right around the corner, 101WKQX have just revealed the set times and schedule for the June 15 all-ages event, which sees the doors of the Hollywood Casino […]
Peach Music Festival adds Warren Haynes, Grace Potter & more to 2019 lineup
The Peach Music Festival has just announced a handful of additions to their 2019 lineup, most notably a collaborative set between Warren Haynes and Grace Potter. Cory Wong, Percy Hill, […]
Photos: The Distillers & Starcrawler thrash at Metro in Chicago
If you were looking for a double bill fueled by pure punk energy, Chicago’s Metro was the place to be on May 22 as The Distillers and Starcrawler took the […]
Photos & Recap: The Who takes chilly Chicago fans on an ‘Amazing Journey’
Despite temperatures dipping down into the forties – and winds making it feel even colder – Chicago fans bundled up and hunkered down at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park […]
Hopscotch Festival 2019 lineup: Jenny Lewis, Kurt Vile, Sleater-Kinney & more
Hopscotch Music Festival will return to Raleigh, N.C. this Sept. 5-7 for a sure-to-be epic 10th anniversary celebration. Among the acts slated to perform at this year’s event are Jenny […]
Gypsy Punks Gogol Bordello to invade Chicago’s Riviera Theatre on June 1
Summer concert season is beginning to heat up and, with the slew of national acts slated to come through Chicago in the coming months, that means tough decisions lie ahead […]
See Kanye, Ellen in Season 2 trailer for Letterman’s Netflix series ‘My Next Guest’
Update: Netflix has released the trailer (see above) and announced the interviewees for Season 2 of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. Kanye West, Ellen Degeneres, Tiffany Haddish, Lewis Hamilton […]
Live Review: Johnny Marr says ‘Hi Hello’ to Chicago at The Vic
Some artists are dynamic frontmen, some are awe-inspiring guitar players. Only one is Johnny F*cking Marr. Returning to Chicago for the first time since Riot Fest 2018, the legendary Smiths […]
Breeders, The Rapture, Taking Back Sunday set for House of Vans Chicago
House of Vans Chicago has released the 2019 lineup for their Summer House Party series. Among the names slated to perform FREE shows are The Breeders, The Rapture, Vans Warped […]
Watch the trailer for Netflix’s star-studded ‘Laugh-In’ tribute
Netflix has just dropped the trailer for their upcoming tribute to Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Watch the parade of stars in the brief clip above for Still Laugh-In: The Stars […]
Brandi Carlile taps Sheryl Crow, Patty Griffin, Jade Bird for Girls Just Wanna Weekend 2020 lineup
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is returning with her Girls Just Wanna Weekend destination concert vacation at the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The second incarnation of the fest will […]
Listen: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds share new song ‘Black Star Dancing’
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have just announced a new EP, Black Star Dancing. The group also shared the album’s title track, which fans can check out below. “Black Star […]
Watch: The National debut video for new song ‘Hairpin Turns’
The National have just debuted the music video for their new song “Hairpin Turns.” The track marks the latest release from the group’s forthcoming album I Am Easy To Find. […]
Kumail Nanjiani & Ilana Glazer join Issa Rae in Clusterfest ‘Clueless’ live read
The comedy & music extravaganza known as Clusterfest is fast approaching. With less than two months to go, festival organizers have just announced the full cast lineups for the previously-announced […]
Watch: Elvis Costello joins Spinal Tap at Tribeca Film Festival acoustic performance
This year marks the 35th anniversary of one of the funniest comedy films ever made, This Is Spinal Tap. To help celebrate the iconic rock mockumentary, cast members Christopher Guest, […]
Listen to 2 new Thom Yorke songs ‘Gawpers’ and ‘Don’t Fear the Light’
Two new songs from Thom Yorke are now available for listening, courtesy of BBC Radio 3’s “Unclassified.” The two live recordings, “Gawpers” and “Don’t Fear the Light,” played for the […]
Julio Torres’ HBO comedy special ‘My Favorite Shapes’ debuts this summer
HBO has just announced a new comedy special from the multi-talented Julio Torres. The Saturday Night Live writer and rising star in the world of comedy will make his stand-up […]
Bruce Springsteen announces new album ‘Western Stars,’ out this June
Bruce Springsteen’s first studio album in five years will soon be on store shelves and digital outlets everywhere. The new LP, Western Stars, which draws inspiration from ’60s and ’70s […]
THING Festival taps Violent Femmes, De La Soul, Jeff Tweedy for 2019 lineup
Sasquatch! founder Adam Zacks has just announced his latest venture, the THING Festival. The brand new fest, which will take place Aug. 24-25 at the historic Fort Worden in Port […]
Review: Valerie June sparkles and shines at Chicago’s Park West
“I’m truly a hippie and I think we’re all brought to earth to shine,” Valerie June said before closing her pre-encore set at Chicago’s Park West on April 22 with […]