Foo Fighters Sell Out Wrigley Field, So Let’s Add Another Date!
I keep having to remind myself the Foo Fighters are kind of a big deal. They probably own lots of leather-bound books and everything. But to me they will always […]
The Master of Horror John Carpenter Is Bringing His Massive Soundtrack Themes to the Aragon Ballroom
I understand if the notion of a tour featuring a 69-year-old band leader performing instrumental songs doesn’t exactly sound like a rocking good time, but the show director, screenwriter, and […]
Interview: New Percussion Concerto by Augusta Read Thomas to Premiere November 12
The Harris Theater will host the world premiere of a new work by Chicago composer Augusta Read Thomas this Sunday, November 12. Sonorous Earth is a concerto for orchestra and […]
Zeds Dead Visits Navy Pier on 10/21
Dubstep has been a solid genre in the EDM world for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. If you didn’t make it over to Lost Lands a […]
The 312 Block Party 2017 Is Almost Here!
This weekend marks the official start of fall, but luckily the weather is set to be summery and the 312 Block Party will be in full swing! This Friday and […]
GWARrior Pustulus Maximus Testifies Before Riot Fest 2017
Intergalactic shredder Pustulus Maximus is the avatar of Brent Purgason, GWAR’s lead guitarist and backing vocalist since 2012. GWAR will maraud Chicago’s Riot Fest on Sunday, September 17, from 7:15-8 […]
Who We’re Excited to See at North Coast Music Festival 2017
Summer is on its way out and what better way to honor it that with North Coast Music Festival: Summer’s Last Stand. This year’s fest is once again taking over […]
Giveaway: North Coast Music Festival 2017!
UPDATE: We have contacted the winner of this contest! Thank you all so much for entering! We’re in the final weeks of summer and that means that North Coast Music […]
Cap’n Jazz & Hop Along Close Out House of Vans’ House Parties Series on 7/29
House of Vans is the best new venue to experience music at this year. It’s a big warehouse that when transforming into an inviting stage for amazing bands jam out, […]
Who We’re Excited to See at Pitchfork Music Festival 2017!
On its face, the lineup at Pitchfork Music Festival doesn’t look cohesive. On just the Saturday alone of the three-day festival, to name a handful, you have power pop rocker […]
Caravan Palace Returns: Preparing to Dance Again with Hugues Payen
During its sound check in Kansas City, I could faintly hear Caravan Palace play what sounded like “Rock it For Me” as I asked Violinist Hugues Payen what the message […]
House of Vans Welcomes Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 on 7/13
There’s no two ways about it: House of Vans has been rocking it. Since opening their doors in February with a grand opening featuring Noname, Digable Plants, and Future Islands, the […]