Oneohtrix Point Never made a stop in Chicago at the Metro on Tuesday evening as part of his “Again” tour. It was the artist’s first time performing in Chicago since 2019. Opening for OPN was Arushi Jain. Arushi Jain is an artist whose sound incorporates influences of Hindustani classical music and ancient raga into ambient electronic soundscapes. Originally from India
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Woods and Avey Tare made a stop at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on Monday as part of their spring tour together. The show brought a packed house that rode the high of the solar eclipse earlier in the day, brimming with joy and excitement. Originally from Baltimore, Avey Tare is a singer-songwriter known for being a member of seminal experimental
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Chelsea Wolfe arrived at Vic Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday night as part of her current tour supporting her seventh studio album “She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She.” It was her first performance in Chicago since 2019. Opening for Wolfe was Divide and Dissolve. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Divide and Dissolve formed with Takiaya Reed on guitar
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The band announces a new album, a release show, and this new single.
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The track exudes a lush yet understated sound, combining catchy allure with sharp lyrical wit.
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Chicago/Milwaukee hybrid Motel Breakfast have a new single out today, and folk meets funk on “Fairview Ave.”
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Chicago-by-way-of-Milwaukee producer Tombz teamed up with PHANTASM for a new single out on Thiccfreqness Records a couple months back. This one’s a witchy house stomper that gives off the energy of a devious robot being activated and getting ready to wreak havoc. If that’s a relatable scenario to you when you hear a song that gets you pumped up and
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Today on the Social Cig Podcast, Parker sits down with Ethan from Sin., a psychedelic garage project out of Chicago.
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Lurk has returned with his first new music in two years. The dungeon synth/horror ambient artist’s latest track is featured on Wrought Records’ “Reliquary of Terror” compilation released on Halloween. The eight-minute composition accompanies the scenario of undead hordes rising from Hell to walk the Earth, consisting of unnerving electronica, blaring sirens and stammering radio broadcasts. Brace yourself for Lurk’s
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As the seasons turn, the leaves fall, and beats get dropped in the case of Randal Bravery.
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Depeche Mode arrived in Chicago at United Center on Monday as part of their “Memento Mori” tour. Opening for them was DIIV. While Depeche Mode had played in Chicago earlier this year in April, DIIV were playing their first show in town since 2019. DIIV is a Brooklyn band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Zachary Cole Smith, guitarist Andrew Bailey, bassist Colin
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William Basinski arrived in Chicago at Thalia Hall last Wednesday evening as part of his “The Last Symphony” tour. Opening for him was Claire Rousay. The concert was seated, providing an appropriately contemplative and intentional atmosphere for the performances. Originally from Texas, William Basinski is an experimental-ambient composer, sound artist, and classically trained clarinetist and saxophonist known for his work
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The band have made a name for themselves over the past few years with their live shows, and that infectious spirit carries over into this recording.
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The final day of Lollapalooza 2023 was filled with newer faces, but closed out by a legendary act still at the top of their game.
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Day three of Lollapalooza was initially hampered by rain, but featured a host of big hip hop acts.
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Day two of Lollapalooza featured a host of up-and-comers, headlined by one of the GOATs of modern rap.
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Day one of Lollapalooza 2023 was full of heat, both onstage and off.
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Mulva are a new indie punk project that just released their debut EP. It’s just three tracks, but that gives the duo plenty of time to channel plenty of apocalyptic feelings and nonstop dread. Confronting toxic cycles and being caught in stagnancy, Mulva are sick of the same shit over and over, and there’s no better way to put melodies
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The Midwest emcees link up for a strong new collaboration.
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Indie rockers Motel Breakfast take a turn with their latest single. This one’s got a serene yet hazy feel, which is fitting because it’s all about dreaming of a certain someone and spending time finding yourself in the meantime. Bassist Drue DeVente takes the lead on this one, and he brings a high degree of composure and patience at the
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British virtual band Gorillaz came to United Center in Chicago for their world tour ahead of upcoming album “Cracker Island.” A little background on Gorillaz – the project was co-created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn (known also for being frontman of indie rock band Blur) and artist Jamie Hewett. Albarn makes the music while Hewett develops the animations; both
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The sun set on Lollapalooza 2022 with a final day featuring another big lineup and crowd.
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Hip hop ruled Saturday at Lollapalooza, but a jam-packed lineup filled the festival grounds.
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Day two of the 2022 festival featured plenty of newer names and a pop punk blowout.
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Day one of Lollapalooza featured plenty of action, headlined by metal legends.
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