REVIEW: The National Parks at Summerfest
A review of The National Parks at Summerfest 2023.
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Meshell Ndegeocello Takes the Audience on a Meditative Journey
From the smooth transitions and atmospheric sounds to the introspective lyrics, every element of the performance showcased Meshell’s artistry and her ability to connect deeply with her listeners
Read moreRiotnine shakes the Cactus Club with “Death Before Detransition” EP release show
Riotnine, a Milwaukee band that plays a mix of skramz, emo and punk, screamed “Death before detransition” at an EP release show at Cactus Club.
Read moreREVIEW: Death Cab For Cutie at the Riverside Theater
Death Cab For Cutie stopped in Milwaukee as part of their “Asphalt Meadows” tour on Tuesday evening, playing for an immense crowd at the Riverside Theater.
Read moreREVIEW: Xiu Xiu at Cactus Club
Acclaimed experimental rock trio Xiu Xiu took the stage at Cactus Club on Wednesday night with a packed house; it was the band’s first time in Milwaukee since 2012. Opening for them was Taffy Puller, the improvisational duo of guitarist Chris Rosenau and drummer Jon Mueller. Xiu Xiu is Jamie Stewart (vocals, guitar), Angela Seo (vocals, keyboards, auxiliary percussion) and
Read moreREVIEW: Yo La Tengo at Turner Hall
All three members took turns taking the lead on vocals and occasionally switching instruments.
Read moreREVIEW: Jane’s Addiction and The Smashing Pumpkins at Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum hosted Jane’s Addiction and The Smashing Pumpkins as part of their Spirits on Fire Tour on Sunday night. Jane’s Addiction consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro (although Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of the Stone Age filled in on guitar for this tour), bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins. Formed in 1985, the Los Angeles-based
Read moreREVIEW: Gorillaz at United Center
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
Read moreREVIEW: Charli XCX at Summerfest
Pop star Charli XCX arrived at Summerfest Friday night taking the stage at BMO Harris Pavilion. It was her second time at Summerfest and fourth time in Milwaukee overall. Charli XCX hails from England. Her musical career started when she’d post songs on Myspace as a teenager, eventually attracting the attention of a promoter who started booking her for warehouse
Read moreREVIEW: Sigur Ros at the Riverside Theater
Legendary Icelandic post-rockers Sigur Ros arrived at the Riverside Wednesday night for their first Milwaukee show in sixteen years. A friend of mine introduced me to their 2013 album “Kveikur” my senior year of high school; I’ve been determined to see them since. Sigur Ros comprises of vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Jonsi, bassist/pianist/glockenspielist Goggi, and syntheiszer/keyboardist/wind instrumentalist Kjarri while their touring drummer is
Read moreCONCERT REVIEW: The Microphones at Thalia Hall
I came down to Chicago with two friends to see The Microphones at Thalia Hall on Wednesday. I got into The Microphones and Mount Eerie (Phil Elverum’s other project) a few years back but hadn’t listened to them in some time before recently revisiting them and deciding “I don’t want to miss this” when I saw The Microphones were coming
Read moreREVIEW: Caamp at Riverside Theater
Caamp might be having a moment but they are here to stay, and last night was all that was needed to believe that statement.
Read moreREVIEW: Courtney Barnett at Pabst Theater
It was a chilly night the night that Courtney Barnett took to Pabst Theater. That didn’t stop the crowd from selling the place out. Since the pandemic I don’t think I’ve been a show that packed and let me tell you, it felt great to have that again. The indie rocker darling clearly has amassed a following that was so
Read moreREVIEW: Dan Deacon at the Metro
I went down to Chicago this weekend and saw experimental electronic wizard Dan Deacon at the Metro on Saturday night. I got into him during college as I explored the weirder side of indie music on Spotify; his cartoonish, fantastical sound is ever-so intriguing. Originally I had planned to see him in 2020 in Madison but when his rescheduled tour
Read moreREVIEW: Black Dice at Co-Prosperity Sphere
Experimental psychedelic band Black Dice came to Chicago Sunday night and played the art gallery Co-Prosperity Sphere, which is located in the heart of the Bridgeport neighborhood. I got into Black Dice right at the beginning of quarantine at the recommend of a few friends; spring 2020 in retrospect was the perfect time to get into a band like them
Read moreREVIEW: My Morning Jacket at Auditorium Theatre
Psychedelic indie rockers My Morning Jacket came to Chicago for a three-night endeavor at the Auditorium Theatre this past weekend. I’ve been a fan of theirs for some years now and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go down to Chicago and catch them on Saturday night. I bought a general admission ticket that put me on the top row
Read moreREVIEW: The Wood Brothers at Turner Hall Ballroom
The mixture of their unique sound, on stage presence, and all around down home vibe were a welcome treat.
Read morePHOTOS: A$AP Ant at Subterranean
The Marino Infantry invaded Chicago’s Subterranean.
Read moreREVIEW: The Record Company at Turner Hall Ballroom
The sounds of autumn are filling the air. The crisp wind howling between buildings, the crunch of leaves as you walk through the streets and the blues filled solos of The Record Company.
Read moreREVIEW: Algiers, Zen Mother at Cactus Club
I’ve wanted to see Algiers for years now, having been following them since their 2015 debut album. They were originally coming to Cactus Club in April of last year but had to reschedule their tour twice before finally making it here this past Sunday. It ended being a relatively quiet night, with a crowd of 20 people give or take,
Read moreREVIEW: Iration at Summerfest 2021
A review of Iration at Summerfest 2021.
Read moreREVIEW: Leon Bridges at Summerfest
I had a bit of Deja Vu last night because I was at this show but 3 years ago. Even though it was the same time of year and the same venue, last night’s show was different from the last time. It was the same old Leon Bridges with his infinite amount of soul and swagger but for some reason,
Read moreREVIEW: Fousheé At Summerfest
It feels good to be back. Back to writing about music. Back to Summerfest. Back to discovering new and upcoming artists to talk about. Last night I checked out up and coming artist FOUSHEÉ (pronounced foo-shay) at the Johnson Controls World Stage to a humble crowd. The young artist just dropped her first album and is known for her song
Read moreAUDIO: No Serial Killer – “We’re All Going 2 Die”
Not long ago, I was curious if the sound No Serial Killer provide would make a comeback and it was a gift to my ears the minute I clicked play on their new track ‘We’re All Going 2 Die’. I am not one who usually reviews a track like this, but I knew I had to after a few plays.
Read moreREVIEW: Wilco at The Sylvee
Wilco came to The Sylvee in Madison Monday night, kicking off a fresh leg of their “Ode to Joy” tour.
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