Brandi Carlile had built a devoted following since she emerged from the Seattle music scene in 2005, with emotion-driven lyrics and a powerful voice that is a little bit folk, a little […]
Review: Brandi Carlile’s Proud Return to Chicago
Preview: On July 4, the Banner Will Be Spangled… and the Conductor May Be Too
The Grant Park Music Festival presents excellent classical music concerts — for free — throughout the summer at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Nearly all follow classical formalities, with veteran […]
Matt Muse Announces His Latest EP Love & Nappyness with the Thrilling “Ain’t No”
Matt Muse, Chicago-based rapper and poet, is steadily rising star and honestly, it’s no surprise. His flow is impeccable as he tackles issues of individuality with a fast and explosive approach. Muse […]
Review: Faye Webster’s Atlanta Millionaires Club, Yo-Yo Tricks, and Lottery Scratch-Offs Take the Spotlight at Schubas
In the ever-changing world of music, everyone wants to compare artists to one another; Atlanta’s Faye Webster is no different. Having recently signed to Secretly Canadian, based out of Bloomington, Indiana, she’s […]
Giveaway: Mamby on the Beach 2019
It’s the first day of summer, or so the calendar tells us. Rainy days and cool temps may be the dominating atmosphere these days, but fret not! Warm and sunny days by […]
Review: Divino Niño’s Foam is the Perfect Summer Soundtrack
Upon first listen of Divino Niño’s Foam, I was struck by how quickly I wanted and needed to listen to it again. It shouldn’t have been surprising, the band’s signature sound of […]
Out of SPACE Summer Concert Series Keeps Going at Canal Shores
Honestly, you can’t get much better that SPACE in Evanston‘s beautiful venue and it’s excellent curation of acts that grace their stage. So when they stretch their legs outside their speakeasy style, […]
Review: Julien Baker Coordinates a House of Vans Show… Down to the Weather
Waiting in the cold rain to cry in an abandoned warehouse. Maybe the perfect setting for a Julien Baker show. Baker curated a night at the House of Vans so well that […]
Review: Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project Delights Chicago
Few top tier classical performers have done more to advance music and human dignity than cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He has incorporated public education and outreach into his touring schedule and has made […]
Smells Like Heavy Metal Poisoning: An Interview with Cinéaste Mike McPadden
Mike “McBeardo” McPadden is truth in human packaging. A beard is indeed present, bristly, with streaks of grey—suggesting wisdom in matters strange and arcane. I’ve seen McPadden in action as well, on-stage, […]
Review: House of Vans Kept the Party Going with The Breeders
House of Vans is on such a killer streak right now. Opening their House Parties series with a Vince Staples curated lineup, Vans set the bar high for what to expect from […]
Review: The TV Girl Travelling All Star Band visits Lincoln Hall
The eccentric trio that is TV Girl made a return to Chicago Wednesday night. The guys debuted at Lincoln Hall after playing some of Chicago’s smaller venues over the past few years […]
