Chicago Album Review: ‘Recordings 2024’ by Background Character
In an era of popular music where genre labels have become largely arbitrary, it isn’t particularly novel to record something that defies categorization. That’s why it’s so exciting when a band like Background Character comes…
Allie X Brings Her ‘Weird World’ Tour to The Vic Theater with Drag Queen Violet Chachki
Allie X Took the stage at The Vic Theater in Chicago on November 23rd. Pulling from her years of experience of stage theatrics, Allie X puts on a show that is equal parts concert and…
In the Moment: Lake Street Dive at Salt Shed
Lake Street Dive brought their signature jazzy vibes to the Salt Shed on September 26th, transforming the unique outdoor venue into a soulful playground for the night. As the crisp autumn air settled over Chicago,…
POND Brought The Life and Energy of 80’s Rock Back to The Vic Theater
If anyone has the moves like Jagger, its front frontman Nick Allbrook of The Aussie psych band POND. Bringing a life to the stage that made z me wish I could have experienced the 80’s,…
A Night to Swoon and Groove with The Dip at Thalia Hall
There’s something magical about a night with ‘The Dip’. Their music doesn’t just fill the room—it takes over, wrapping you in its energy and leaving you completely hooked. From the first soulful chord, the crowd…
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Bring the Heat to United Center
At Chicago’s United Center, an iconic venue fittingly grand for the occasion, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats delivered a show that felt like a soul revival with a folk twist. The massive crowd, filling…
Royel Otis Brings Mystery and Magic to The Salt Shed
Imagine stepping into a space where time feels suspended, the air charged with a quiet energy, and music becomes the pulse that ties it all together. At Royel Otis’ concert at the Salt Shed in…
Riot Fest Sucks, But I’m Also Just Getting Old.
Now that Aerosmith has retired, is Rob Zombie basically the new Steven Tyler? It’s the important questions that Riot Fest always makes you think about every year. Honestly, I don’t have anything new to report…
Glass Animals Brings an Interstellar Experience to Chicago
Imagine a UFO descending from the stars, not to invade but rather to ignite the night with electrifying beats and cosmic energy. That’s exactly what happened when Glass Animals touched down in Chicago, turning an…
Wallows’ ‘Model Tour’ Takes Over Huntington Bank Pavilion
As the sun dipped below the horizon and the city lights began to twinkle, an electric buzz filled the air, signaling that something extraordinary was about to happen. The night was primed for an unforgettable…
