She Has the Receipts: Lily Allen Returns to Chicago on Her Amazing West End Girl Tour at the Chicago Theatre By Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photos by Emmalouise Smith There is always a moment after significant loss when you find yourself in a state of bewilderment. Pacing. Staring at yourContinue Reading
Australia’s Pond Proves Too Big to Contain at Chicago’s Metro By Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photo by James Scully Some bands fill a room; others seem determined to test the sound barrier. When Australian psych-rock veterans Pond took the stage at Chicago’s Metro Thursday night, the five-piece arrived with aContinue Reading
Born At Midnite delivers a powerful Chicago debut at Schubas, bringing their distinctive sound to an intimate and memorable night of live music.Continue Reading
Foo Fighters Bring Joy, Energy Back to Chicago at Soldier Field By Shawna O’Hara, Editor – Photo by Alina Pawl-Castanon In their 31 years, rock giants Foo Fighters have released 12 studio albums, played Wembley Stadium four times, and embarked on more than 15 major tours. They’re the proud recipientsContinue Reading
Icona Pop’s Ritual opens with a daring blend of mature dance-pop and personal storytelling, offering a glimpse of an exciting new direction for the duo. As the album unfolds, however, its adventurous edge gives way to polished, familiar electronic pop, leaving Icona Pop more often in comfortable territory than pushing into new musical ground.Continue Reading
A sold-out Schubas Tavern celebrated Elliott Smith’s birthday with a night of bold reinterpretations, community and charity, proving his music continues to evolve and connect new generations.Continue Reading
Lollapalooza Day 4 Delivers a Powerful, Unforgettable Finale By: Alina Pawl-Castanon and Shawna O’Hara – The XX by Pooneh Ghana for Lollapalooza 2026 Lollapalooza day four opened with much drier weather and concertgoers eager to start their final festival day. With the concert grounds mostly cleared, morning sets went offContinue Reading
Lollapalooza: High Energy, Big Crowds, and Big Impressions Review by Dahlia Kelly – Photo by Charles Reagan for Lollapalooza 2026 Lollapalooza kicked off with an exciting start – the energy was unmistakable, with thousands of fans eager to experience Chicago’s biggest music weekend. One of the first performances oh ThursdayContinue Reading
From world-class performances and unexpected moments to community, innovation, and the memories fans take home, Lollapalooza 2026 proved why it remains a powerful cultural experience.Continue Reading
Lollapalooza 2026 Day Three Shines Despite Delays and Schedule Changes – Read how fans and artists persevered through the wet conditions.Continue Reading
