Despite claims from administration loyalists that Congressional impeachment hearings are either “too boring” or “too complicated” for mere peasants to understand, much of America has been glued to the saga, […]
Sloan is coming through Chicago to play Bottom Lounge tonight. I’ve put together this point-by-point presentation to pique your interest and then convince you to attend this evening’s concert. Sloan […]
Nellie McKay is a true treasure. Seriously folks, ever since I stumbled upon her album way back in 2004 in a music thread on an old comic book forum (jinxworld […]
Jonny Polonsky hasn’t put out that many albums since his debut Hi My Name Is Jonny in 1996, but he’s still been pretty busy during that whole period of time. […]
It may seem odd that Don Giovanni, the opera premiered by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1787, has taken on new social relevance more than 230 years later. But the recently […]
Angel Olsen may have been fighting a cold during her show last night at the Riviera, but that didn’t stop her inner queen from shining through. “I have a case […]
There are few bands as alluring as Crumb. Their mixing of elements from jazz, psychedelia and indie pop into a hazy package has garnered them a pretty substantial following. After […]
In the 2019-2020 season, Symphony Center Presents is marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with, among things, performances of all 32 of that composer’s piano sonatas. That cycle continued on […]
If you aren’t familiar with Chicago Elk Walking, then now is the perfect time get acquainted with them. The band began their musical journey as the acoustic duo of Savanna […]
It’s a treat when you connect with two opening acts but quite rare for both to give you chills. It says a lot that they left a mark at all […]
It’s been ten years since Matt & Kim’s wonderful debut album Grand was released and the songs on that record sound as fun and as fresh as ever. It makes […]
There are few acts that are as timeless and impactful as Sigur Rós. With Jonsi at the helm, Sigur Rós has created some of the most immersive and explosive post […]