Last Minute Plans: Dan Ozzi Is A “Sellout” At Gman Tavern
Music critic Dan Ozzi is well known for his sharp insight and even sharper wit in his writing. So I was excited about his decision to tackle a topic largely […]
Review: Tegan & Sara Give the Vic a Fantastic Night of Fan Favorite Tracks
When you’ve been performing as long as Tegan & Sara have been, you’re expecting a grand showing of their diverse and evolving sound. Luckily the duo is not one to […]
Interview: Beth Orton Discusses the Intimacy of Her New Album Weather Alive
When I first became obsessed with British singer Beth Orton’s first album Trailer Park (1996), her combination of folk and electronic beats so completely infected my being to the point […]
Review: Dayglow Brings Their Upbeat Discography to Riviera Theatre
Five minutes before the opener Ritt Momney went on, to my surprise the line of eager fans was still wrapped around the block. I could feel the anticipation for Indie […]
Review: Alex G and Hatchie Bring Their Best to Thalia Hall
Every year as we make the transition from summer to fall to the dreadful winter there’s a wave of must see shows in Chicago. From Broken Social Scene to Soccer […]
Give Thanks and Buy Some Local Jams This Bandcamp Friday!
It’s the penultimate Bandcamp Friday of the year! What initially was a short term way to help bands affected by the pandemic shutting down touring has become this great on […]
Review: Rousing Chicago Reunion for Irish Trad Legend Altan
Chicago played a crucial role in the survival of traditional Irish music. Our city in the 19th and early 20th centuries became home to a huge influx of Irish immigrants […]
Review: Turnstile, JPEGMafia, and Snail Mail Turn Aragon into One Big Mosh
Every once in a while there is a show lineup that looks strange on paper but you know it will hit the spot. This was certainly the case when hardcore […]
Review: An Evening of Renewal with Voxtrot and Yellow Ostrich at Thalia Hall
Whether it’s troubles within the group or the difficulty in maintaining the lifestyle of a musician, it’s always a bummer to see bands disband and disappear from the limelight. But […]
Review: NNAMDÏ at Metro Celebrates Chicago’s Best
Nnamdi Ogbonnaya has been so deeply ingrained in the Chicago underground music scene for the past decade that it’s almost easier to list the bands he hasn’t been in. Did […]
Review: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Brings the Gizzverse to Radius
Guest review by Patrick Daul. Since tickets for this show first went on sale in late 2019, much has happened in the world of King Gizzard in the Lizard Wizard, […]
Review: Cuarteto Latinoamericano Plays a Wide Variety of Styles from South of Rio Bravo
Cuarteto Latinoamericano gave a lively performance at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston on Saturday night. Part of the Music Institute of Chicago’s 2022-23 concert season, this ensemble from Mexico City […]