Evanston SPACE Brings the Music to You with All Dressed Up & Nowhere to Show
It’s hard times for all of right now as we are staying at home to flatten the curve. Evanston SPACE has cancelled all their shows at the venue through the […]
Five Covid-19 Related Songs You Can Mosh to at Home
Since the global COVID-19 pandemic began, musicians all over the world have been writing and performing songs related to the virus, social distancing, and staying the fuck home. While COVID-19 […]
Will Lollapalooza Be Canceled This Year?
Yesterday Governor Pritzker shared his viewpoint that all summer events should be canceled, though Mayor Lightfoot is less comfortable making that call … yet. My personal history with Lollapalooza goes […]
Interview: The Glow-Ups Embark on Debut Record and Talk Music in Their Lives
It’s pretty surreal writing this piece amid our situation in the world. I believe that timing is everything and spending the two hours I did with, Chicago-based, punk rock trio, […]
‘One More Song’ We Needed – A Song Collaboration with Classixx and Roosevelt
It’s a joining of artists that simply makes sense. In a delightful surprise amid a world-wide pandemic, Classixx released a new song this past week, “One More Song,” featuring German-band Roosevelt, […]
Preview: Third Coast Percussion to Continue Live Broadcasts on Saturday
Sidelined by COVID-19 concert cancellations, Third Coast Percussion took their vibraphones and marimbas into their audience’s living rooms last Friday night with a live broadcast concert over YouTube. They will […]
HAPPENING NOW: Do You Hear The People Sing? 97.1 The Drive Hosts Chicago Quarantine Singalong Tonight
Let’s face it, times are a little rough right now. Whether you’re accustomed to the indoor lifestyle or not, being stuck at home is another matter entirely. If you’re […]
Bandcamp is Waiving Its Fees Today; Here are Some Bands You Should Support!
COVID-19 has put the breaks on the music industry for the time being. Local venues have shut down till April at the earliest. Some like The Vic, The Riviera, and […]
ROOKIE Comes Up With Their Own Sound To Span The Ages
ROOKIE is the latest Chicago act to emerge from our house party / DIY scene as real contenders for the rock and/or roll crown that seems up for grabs lately. […]
Preview: of Montreal Believes ‘UR FUN’
On his latest album, Kevin Barnes returns of Montreal to its one-man-band roots on UR FUN, yet still manages to create a Technicolor thrill ride making the most of his experience […]
Review: The Chieftains and Friends Perform the Irish Goodbye at Symphony Center
A full house at the Symphony Center on Friday night gave a warm welcome, and standing ovation, to the Chieftains, who were not only celebrating their 58th year together but […]
Review: Music of the Baroque: Root, Root, Root for the Divas
Imagine putting on your game face, donning your fan apparel, gearing up to root for your favorite performer. But you’re not heading to a sports arena. You’re heading to the […]