The contrast of the soft vocals and guitar of Anna Shoemaker versus the upbeat, pop sounds of Mallrat (also known as Grace Shaw), came together to create one exciting show at Lincoln Hall on Friday, May...
The Salt Shed is buzzing on a Friday night despite the below-freezing temperatures of January. Tonight’s performance from DJ Disco Lines is sold-out, a message that’s helpfully taped to the box office...
A sea of diligent observers illuminated by glowing yellow stage lights surrounded composer Erica Neidlinger as she waved her arms, directing a sparking circle of brass and woodwind student musicians....
A year ago this weekend, DePaul’s Quad buzzed with tents, political art and passionate student-demonstrators. This past Friday, it told a very different story — as powerful winds hit the city just...
There were posters of the K-pop boy group members scattered on each wall. Fans fawned over the photos of each member. Most importantly, they were there to buy merchandise and albums, enthusiastically opening...
In the afternoon on Saturday, May 10, Jonquil Park transformed into an irrevocable Windy City scene — music in the air, tempestuous gusts of wind and an undeniable sense of community. Back for its second...
April Klein, Asst. Arts & Life Editor
/ May 12, 2025
Chicago-based and New Jersey born rapper, producer and lyricist Jane Remover’s latest LP “Revengeseekerz” debuted in early April to rave reviews. A far cry from the shoegaze melancholia of their...
From an outside perspective, it might look like OK Go has been off the map — or on hiatus — for almost a decade. But according to bassist and founding member Tim Nordwind, their new album “And the...
Fans from all over Chicago and further came to the Bottom Lounge on Tuesday, April 22, to see Soft Play live.
The group Soft Play is a punk rock band from the U.K. composed of lead singer and drummer...
There are a lot of people who know Rachel Platten as “the ‘Fight Song’ girl.” But she has a larger story to tell. On her latest tour, she’s determined to share it.
Celebrating the release...
There's a list of rules on the wall of Bub City, a country-themed barbeque restaurant and bar in River North. There are 11 of them in a bulleted list, and an italicized note at the bottom that reads: “You...
On stage, singer Bishop Briggs performs with the same fire she had when she played in coffee shops — except now she carries a story of loss, resilience and reinvention.
Briggs performed at Chicago’s...
