Blondie were one of the most important punk rock bands of the 20th century, and they’ve proved their staying power to the world. Currently on tour promoting their 11th album, Pollinator, […]

If you live in Chicago (or any of the other 358 cities involved) and haven’t been to a Sofar Sounds show, let me depict it for you. You apply for […]

While our city is far more urban than it is ever going to be tropical, Chicago flaunts a fair number of beaches, and Mamby on the Beach takes advantage of […]

Emily Blue may be one of Chicago’s most prolific music artists. Which is impressive. But what makes it even more surprising is the fact she just moved to the city. She […]

Summer is here, and it couldn’t come with better timing as Mamby on the Beach is fast approaching. If you saw our preview of the fest, it’s clear that we are […]

It’s difficult to describe Color Television’s sound in words. His upcoming full-length debut album, The Hadron Pond, blends jazz, ambient soundscapes, melodic noise, samples, and analog and digital sounds into a collage. But […]

Summer signals street fair celebrations. This weekend, Do Division will span ten city blocks, and it will bring together local vendors and restaurants in between the stages. Speaking of the stages, Empty Bottle […]

This Sunday, May 28, Township in Logan Square hosts a rare showcase from the label Comedy Minus One, featuring four bands with fairly recent releases: OUT, The Rutabega, Mint Mile, […]

Brisbane, Australia’s Vancouver Sleep Clinic have sure come a far way since their debut EP was released in late 2013. Collapse was created in the bedroom of then-17 year old Tim Bettinson, though […]

With Mamby on The Beach entering only its third year in Chicago, we cannot wait to see how they outdo themselves from last year, and the lineup has helped to […]

For most people, the name Slowdive evokes a picture of the quintessential shoegaze band. The English quintet has been enticing fans for decades with an array of lush sounds and […]

You have to love weird music festivals and North Coast Music Festival: Summer’s Last Stand absolutely fits that description. NCMF prides itself on bringing to together a huge gathering of […]