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Charli XCX Returns to Lollapalooza with an Unforgettable Performance [GALLERY] Photos © 2026 by: Henry Redcliffe Photos © 2026 by: Henry Redcliffe Check out more great live photos here! Charli XCX Tour Dates: Fri, Aug 7 – Outside Lands – San Francisco, CA Fri, Aug 28 – Reading Festival –Continue Reading
Chicago’s Braymores Make Incredible, Long-Awaited Debut at Lollapalooza By: Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photo by: Dennis M. Kelly Thursday, July 30th marked an important day in the life of hometown indie-rock quartet The Braymores. When the band took the stage at Lollapalooza, the moment felt earned: their debut at theContinue Reading
BMI Stage Celebrates 20 Years at Lollapalooza Article by Cara Col In just two days, the BMI Stage will celebrate two decades of introducing hidden gems to Lollapalooza line-ups. BMI established its stage in 2006 with the mission of platforming emerging and innovative artists at one of the world’s biggestContinue Reading
As of: 7/10/2026 Chicago Public Square: Chicago’s new front page Acclaimed by the Chicago Reader as the “best free daily roundup in your inbox,” Chicago Public Square is published weekdays. Mission To bring you news and links of interest and importance to the Chicago area—without wasting your time. Links: Official:Continue Reading
Brutalismus 3000’s Harmony Review: Hardcore Grows in Every Direction Review by Cara Col – Photo by: Tom Funk Brutalismus 3000 broke into the Berlin hard techno scene like one would a Doc Marten, stretching it and shaping it to fit however they needed it to. They sounded like DAF filteredContinue Reading
Don Toliver’s Octane is more than an album—it’s a carefully crafted sonic experience. Through inventive production, fluid vocal performances, and a relentless sense of motion, the Houston artist creates an exhilarating journey that continues to resonate months after its release.Continue Reading
The Dead Bolts Bring South Side Swagger to Logan Square Arts Festival June 28th Interview by: Shawna O’Hara – Photo credits: Gus Gonzalez CMG Editor Shawna O’Hara caught up with Dead Bolts frontman Eddie Hennessy ahead of their Logan Square Arts Fest debut. It’s early Thursday afternoon in mid-June afterContinue Reading
Wolf Rd Proves the Hype Is Real at Chicago’s Cubby Bear Photos and review by: Jenafur Schlangen June 13, 2026 – Chicago, Illinois Chicago’s own Wolf Rd proved Saturday night at the Cubby Bear that the buzz surrounding the band is well deserved. Blending the melodic hooks of pop-punk withContinue Reading
Major Lazer Turns Adversity Into Triumph At Governors Ball Photos courtesy of Major Lazer Despite the potential of cancelling their main stage set due to an imminent storm threat, Major Lazer and recently-installed frontwoman America Foster opted to take the smaller Snapchat stage at an earlier time and blew theContinue Reading
PACH 21 opens Sajani Neeraja’s solo exhibit “One Foot In, One Foot Out.” Photos and review by Cara Col Chicago-based activist, scientist, and “outsider” artist Sajani Neeraja opened their debut solo exhibition at PACH 21, a satellite location of Pilsen Arts and Community House that focuses on hosting special eventsContinue Reading
