The National is a band that typically plays to massive crowds. In Chicago alone, they have graced the stages of such legendary venues as the Civic Opera House, Chicago Theatre […]
Songwriter Frederick Mosher and keyboardist Kenn Goodman are showcasing their love of smooth, melodic 1970s AM radio, pop-rock stylings with their band The Imperial Sound. The group’s debut album The […]
The Imperial Sound’s ‘The New AM’ release party coming to The Hideout
One year ago, Sylvan Esso was gearing up to perform at the massive musical extravaganza that is Lollapalooza. Cut to present time, the duo sold-out not one, but two headlining […]
Photos & Review: Sylvan Esso dances the night away at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre
Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 brought buzz-worthy young artists and living legends to Chicago’s Union Park over the weekend of July 20 – 22. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Courtney Barnett, DRAM, Chaka […]
Photos: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Courtney Barnett, DRAM & more at Pitchfork Festival
After 24 years of good times and even better music, Vans Warped Tour has set out on its final run. The traveling music festival made its last stop at the […]
Photos: Top five things we saw at the final Vans Warped Tour Tinley Park
Jawbreaker has just announced they will be performing a one-off show in the midwest later this year. The single performance is slated to take place in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. […]
Jawbreaker to play one-off show in Chicago this November
Rock and roll has a vast spectrum of sounds. On one end, you have gnarly guitars, sculpted works of feedback and poetic lyrics that artistically explore cultural and personal malaise […]
Photos & Review: Pixies & Weezer span rock’s spectrum in Tinley Park
New York-based comedian Sam Jay is on the verge of releasing a new stand-up comedy album. The album, entitled Donna’s Daughter, is slated for a digital release later this week. […]
Sam Jay to release debut stand-up album this Friday on Comedy Central Records
The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park was the place to be on Saturday, June 30, as 101 WKQX brought the next edition of its annual PIQNIQ festival to Chicago-area […]
Photos & Recap: Bush, Dashboard Confessional & more lead PIQNIQ 2018
Pet-A-Llama Comedy Festival will make its debut in Petaluma, CA on Aug. 16-18. The inaugural three-day fest will feature more than a dozen sets from comedians including Brian Posehn, The […]
The Sklar Brothers, Brian Posehn & more lead inaugural Pet-A-Llama Comedy Festival
Robin McKelle has something to say on her new album Melodic Canvas. The singer-songwriter explores a range of social issues on her forthcoming LP, which is set to be released […]
Interview: Robin McKelle talks preserving the earth & her new album ‘Melodic Canvas’
For its inaugural Rock the Block festival, Joliet’s The Forge teamed up with the Summerland Tour – the alt-rock concert series founded by Everclear frontman Art Alexakis – to treat […]
The Summerland Tour’s Local H, Marcy Playground & Everclear Rock the Block in Joliet
Singer-songwriter Michael McDermott recently released his latest album Out from Under. The folk rock artist hailing from Chicago will also be backing up the new effort with a host of […]
Michael McDermott releases new album and 2018 Summer Tour dates
Highland Park’s Ravinia was in full swing on June 7 as Stephen Marley and Matisyahu brought fans a double dose of reggae on the latest stop of their new Strength […]
Photos & Review: Matisyahu and Stephen Marley bring reggae to Ravinia
What do you get when two wholly unique creative folk forces come together as one? The answer to that question is Goodnight Moonshine — a modern folk-pop collaboration comprised of […]
Q&A Interview: Molly Venter and Eben Pariser of Goodnight Moonshine
Riot Fest has announced the First Wave of its 2018 lineup and, let us just say, there’s a lot to get excited about. This year’s lineup offers an eclectic assortment […]
Riot Fest 2018 Lineup: Father John, Blondie, Cypress Hill & more
Hot off the release of a new EP, Seattle-based singer-songwriter Ian Moore is slated to embark on a multi-city tour with a highly-anticipated album release show at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn, […]
Ian Moore to perform Fitzgerald’s this June
In a few days, Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu will be hitting the road for his new Strength To Strength Tour. The Jewish American rapper-singer will bring his eclectic sounds to fans […]
Matisyahu and Stephen Marley kick off Strength To Strength Tour on May 30
The long-awaited Riot Fest 2018 lineup is almost here. Festival organizers have, today, confirmed the lineups first wave will drop May 30 and aim to release a limited quantity of […]
Riot Fest 2018 lineup coming May 30, ticket presale tonight
HBO has just announced comedian Bill Maher will debut his next stand-up special on the premium cable network. The hour-long, titled Triggered, will air live from Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Brady Theater on […]
Bill Maher’s 11th stand-up special ‘Triggered’ set to air on HBO
While critics, bloggers and living legends love to speculate on the pending death of rock and roll, the genre is alive and well as proven by the inclusion of several […]
Five must-see rock acts performing at Lollapalooza 2018
2018 is a big year for SPACE as the Evanston, IL-based live music hall and recording studio is amidst celebrating its 10-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, the beloved venue […]
Mavis Staples, Indigo Girls & more set for SPACE 10 year anniversary
Singer-songwriter Rich DePaolo is on the verge of releasing his latest album Killed for Kings. Written, produced, engineered and mixed by DePaolo, the new LP is an intense and cathartic […]
Interview: Rich DePaolo talks process, the human condition and his new album ‘Killed for Kings’
A24 has just announced a new comedy series titled Moonbase 8. The show, which has already begun production, will bring together a group of comedy aficionados including John C. Reilly, […]