REVIEW: Rex Orange County puts on show stopping performance
Jack Dombro, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2020
Rex Orange County, renowned English recording artist, came through to one of Chicago’s most historic venues when he played Aragon Ballroom on Jan. 27th supporting his latest effort, “Pony.” The sold-out crowd curled around and into the venue’s parking lot on a chilly January night in effort...
The 1975 captivates audience at pair of Midwest shows
Cailey Gleeson, Focus Editor
December 16, 2019
Christmas came early for Chicago and Indianapolis fans of The 1975—especially in the form of special setlist additions—with a series of performances as they wrapped up their short stint of fall North American tour dates this past Thursday and Friday. The Manchester-based band, comprised of fron...
The 1975 make waves with return to Midwest
Cailey Gleeson, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, every city isn’t a band’s favorite stop on tour — or at least in The 1975’s case. But frontman Matty Healy says the “worst hangover of his life” happened in Chicago, so that counts for something, right? As a part of their “A Brief Inquiry into Online Relations...
