Alec Stern’s Ambient Sounds Strive for More in “Settle For These Stories”
We’re in a very interesting time for music. The past year and a half has really shaped how music is being created. Such is the case with Alec Stern‘s “Settle […]
Start Your Autumn by Supporting Local Music with Bandcamp Friday
Fall is finally here and it’s the scariest time of the year! But don’t the ghouls scare you away from some excellent tunes today! It’s Bandcamp Friday! The monthly push […]
Preview: Ear Taxi Festival Shifts to Mainstage Concerts
As Ear Taxi Festival enters its third and final weekend, the focus shifts to the Mainstage Series Concerts, with five full days of mostly free performances in venues spread across […]
Preview: Paved Paradise Is a Vinyl Lover’s Dream Come True
Summer may be on its last legs (yes I know it’s technically done), but there’s still plenty of fun to be had, especially for music lovers. There is an embarrassment […]
It’s Riot Fest Eve, Let’s Get Ready for One of Chicago’s Best Music Fests
Riot Fest is set to start melting your face with their myriad of heavy and eclectic sounds at Douglass Park…let me check my notes… TOMORROW! With so many festivals […]
Come to Chicago’s Cabaret: Past and Present
When most people hear the word “cabaret” they likely think of Berlin and the Weimar republic and, of course, the theatrical musical and film Cabaret. But Chicago also has a […]
TCR Mixtape No. 41: Pitchfork Music Festival 2021
It’s two years since we’ve been able to put together a Pitchfork Music Festival playlist! And quite honestly, 2019 feels way further away that it truly is. But thankfully the festival […]
Who We’re Excited to See at Pitchfork Music Festival 2021!
It may be coming a little later than usual this year, but we’re massively excited for Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend! As always, PMF is bringing some of the best […]
Preview: DCASE’s Chicago in Tune Presents Four Special Evenings at Millennium Park
After far too long away from live music, we’re finally back in venues! DCASE is helping everyone get back into the swing of things with Chicago in Tune! This new […]
Preview: Ear Taxi Festival… Welcome Back!
When Third Coast Review started in 2016, I had had only limited exposure to Chicago’s contemporary classical music scene. My appreciation of our community received a massive jolt in October […]
3CR’s Guide to Record Store Day Drop 2 2021 in Chicago and Beyond
It’s time for another Record Store Day Drop! What once was a single day toward the end of April (specifically the third Saturday), has transformed into a multi-day event! COVID-19 […]
Lala Lala Anounces New Album I Want the Door to Open with “DIVER”
It’s been three years since Lala Lala, the musical project of Chicago based Lillie West, released her phenomenal sophomore The Lamb. We won’t have to wait much longer for a […]