Icona Pop brought their Ritual tour to Lincoln Hall for a night of dancing, singing and audience participation. From the opening moments to an unexpected a cappella encore, the Swedish pop duo kept the crowd moving throughout the night.Continue Reading
Editor’s Take: Militarie Gun Has a Legion of Fans. I Am Now One of Them By: Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photos by James Scully A massive swell of applause filled Metro before Militarie Gun had played a single note. Frontman Ian Shelton walked onstage, surveyed the packed room, and offeredContinue Reading
The Linda Lindas brought generations of punk fans together at Chicago’s House of Blues for a night that was loud, joyful, communal and surprisingly powerful. Polished without losing their homemade spirit, the quartet delivered a performance that showed why their music belongs just as much to the kids discovering punk today as it does to the adults who grew up with it.Continue Reading
Ella Boh opened her Blurry tour at SPACE in Evanston with an intimate performance built around unapologetic desire, viral internet references, and powerful pop vocals. From the opening title track through new songs and intimate guitar moments, Boh invited the audience into her world for a night of music, lights, and connection.Continue Reading
West Midlands duo Big Special transformed The Vic into an underground punk show with thunderous percussion, working-class candor, cheeky banter, and rhythms that made standing still nearly impossible. With just two members, a drum kit, one strategically placed cymbal, and a DJ horn, they commanded the room and nearly stole the evening.Continue Reading
Cavetown and opening act Chloe Moriondo turned the Salt Shed into a celebration of earnestness, acceptance and connection. From colorful knitwear and powerful singalongs to moments of vulnerability and silliness, Robin Skinner and his band gave Chicago fans a night where being completely themselves felt right at home.Continue Reading
The Garden Opened a Portal to the Nineties at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre – Read our review right here on Chicago Music Guide!Continue Reading
Riot Fest 2026 – A Muddy, Magnificent Finale By: Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photos by Wendy Davis Rain, reunions, and rock ‘n’ roll brought Riot Fest’s final day to a memorable close. By Sunday, September 20, Chicago’s Douglass Park had become a music festival that felt like a scene fromContinue Reading
Violet Grohl takes the Metro stage during a Riot Fest aftershow in Chicago.Continue Reading
Tove Lo turned Chicago’s Salt Shed into a late-summer dance party, delivering a high-energy ESTRUS tour performance filled with powerful vocals, dazzling production, and plenty of unforgettable moments.Continue Reading
