Massive Fan Giveaway: Win Five Finger Death Punch Tickets!
2026-07-06
Win Five Finger Death Punch Tickets! The band returns to Chicago in August and we’ve got free tickets to see the show for you… Enter now!Continue Reading
The Right Song at the Right Time – CHIRP Radio’s Shawn Campbell Still Believes in ‘Radio Fate’
2026-07-05
From teenage radio dreams to building CHIRP Radio and fighting for low-power FM access, Shawn Campbell’s journey is a story of perseverance, community, and the power of the right song at the right time.Continue Reading
Massive Fan Giveaway: Win Five Finger Death Punch Tickets!
2026-07-05
Win Five Finger Death Punch Tickets! The band returns to Chicago in August and we’ve got free tickets to see the show for you… Enter now!Continue Reading
NEMOPHILA Blooms With a Triumphant Chicago Debut At Reggies
2026-07-02
After years of inspiring fans through quarantine videos, NEMOPHILA finally brought their In Full Bloom tour to Chicago, delivering a triumphant debut at Reggies packed with blistering musicianship, infectious energy, and an unforgettable sense of unity.Continue Reading
Widowspeak Delivers a Mesmerizing Performance at Schubas in Chicago
2026-06-30
Some concerts demand your attention with spectacle. Widowspeak earned it through quiet confidence, turning their Schubas performance into an intimate, mesmerizing experience that lingered long after the final note.Continue Reading
Brutalismus 3000’s Harmony Review: Hardcore Grows in Every Direction
2026-06-26
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
Alt-Legend Kim Gordon Brings Play Me Tour to the Metro
2026-06-25
Backed by an exceptional young band and Chicago favorites The Fiery Furnaces, Kim Gordon brought her PLAY ME Tour to Metro for an evening of immersive sound, striking visuals, and fearless experimentation. From thunderous rhythms to trance-like moments of quiet intensity, Gordon demonstrated why she continues to stand among alternative music’s most influential and forward-thinking artists.Continue Reading
Don Toliver’s Masterful Octane Remains an Exhilarating Ride Through Sound
2026-06-24
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
2026-06-23
The Dead Bolts Bring South Side Swagger to Logan Square Arts Festival June 28th Interview by: Shawna O’Hara – Photo credits: The Dead Bolts 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-JuneContinue Reading
Wolf Rd Proves the Hype Is Real at Chicago’s Cubby Bear
2026-06-15
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
