Review: Gin Blossoms Are “On It” at Rivers Casino
After nearly four decades of touring, it’s no surprise that the Gin Blossoms are pretty damn good at what they do. Lead singer Robin Wilson estimates that they’ve performed in […]
Interview: Gin Blossoms’ Robin Wilson Talks Playing the Hits and Taking a Hit With Phil Hartman
With classic hits like “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down” to their name, the Gin Blossoms remain one of the most enduring acts of the 1990s. Tonight, they’ll perform those […]
Review: Soundgarden Guitarist Kim Thayil Delivers a Rocking Memoir
It’s hard to believe 40 years have passed since Soundgarden made their debut as one of six featured artists on the legendary Deep Six compilation, which spotlighted some of the […]
Review: Day Two of Warm Love Cool Dreams Keeps the Party Going
While the tempos weren’t THAT much warmer than the first day of Warm Love Cool Dreams, day two certainly felt a little more palatable. The day lent itself more toward […]
Interview: Reva K Puts a Modern Spin on ’90s Rock
The Revalution has begun. Chicago-based singer-songwriter Reva K is celebrating the release of her self-produced debut album, Welcome to 20 Something, a short but sweet, indomitable blend of fresh and […]
Review: Ivy’s Traces of You Tour Comes to Park West
After last year’s release of Traces of You, a brand-new record based around abandoned song fragments from their archives, the thought of Ivy playing live in 2026 seemed too fanciful […]
Interview: Ivy to Pay Tribute to Adam Schlesinger at Park West
In 1991, Andy Chase placed an ad in New York’s renowned Village Voice seeking musicians who shared his eclectic tastes. One response stood out from the rest: Adam Schlesinger, a […]
Review: “Chimes of Freedom”—Flashing Thoughts on Seeing Bruce Springsteen at the United Center
On Wednesday night at the United Center, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band came to town as part of their Land of Hope & Dreams/No Kings tour. I have […]
Interview: They Might Be Giants Is Definitely Coming to the Vic Theatre
It’s understandably rare for bands to have a career spanning over four decades, and the few that do even more understandably tend to slow down after all that time. But […]
Review: Gelli Haha Brings an Adorable Circus to Schubas Tavern
Dolphin balloons. Boxing matches. Bubble guns. Plastic pig masks. Hula hoops. That’s just a sample of the delightful craziness Gelli Haha brought to Schubas Tavern on Saturday night. It was […]
Review: Going Bacharach at the Apollo Theater—When the Cheese Overpowers the Craft
Burt Bacharach’s music is famously hard to play and all‑too‑easy to cheapen. The show’s excellent Chicago‑based band proves the former with dazzling precision, while the production ladles on the latter […]
Interview: Waxed is Ready to Melt Faces at Reggies
Four years after releasing their debut album Give Up, Nashville’s Waxed is back with The Continental Way, 44 minutes of face-melting, riff-driven rockers. The band, which opened for no less […]