BJRNCK Demonstrates Why She Is a Breakthrough Talent at Beat Kitchen
2026-08-04
BJRNCK Demonstrates Why She Is a Breakthrough Talent at Beat Kitchen – Read Cara’s review right here on Chicago Music Guide!Continue Reading
Haute & Freddy Delivered Lollapalooza 2026’s Biggest Celebration of Self-Expression
2026-08-03
Following Lollapalooza, Haute & Freddy’s Thalia Hall aftershow delivered a colorful, high-energy celebration where everyone belonged.Continue Reading
THE WEIGHT OF SOUND – Jinjer, Entheos, and Crystal Lake in Chicago
2026-07-21
Three of modern metal’s most powerful voices converged in Chicago for a night where crushing heaviness met technical brilliance and music carried an emotional weight far beyond the sound itself.Continue Reading
Fur Coats and Headbanging: Stone Tribute Pilots and Down Rodeo Ignite Chicago’s House of Blues
2026-07-21
Two Cleveland tribute bands turned the House of Blues into a time machine, delivering a ferocious night of grunge swagger, anti-establishment fury, and pure ’90s rock nostalgia.Continue Reading
Chicago’s Ax and the Hatchetmen Ignite a Powerful 2nd Hometown Show with Royel Otis
2026-07-15
Chicago’s Ax and the Hatchetmen delivered a memorable hometown performance filled with energy, passion, and connection, setting the stage for an unforgettable night alongside Royel Otis.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