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Media: February 2022 • “Call it a Comeback”

Media: February 2022 • “Call it a Comeback”

| January 31, 2022

  For many years Nick Digilio held down the overnight fort at WGN Radio (720 AM). In that slot, he developed an enthusiastic following. He thinks the daypart itself was part of the reason for that. “A lot of people who listened were at work,” Nick says, “and if you’re working overnights, you’re probably doing […]

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Cover Story: Sarah Shook an the Disarmers • ” The Four Agreements”

Cover Story: Sarah Shook an the Disarmers • ” The Four Agreements”

| January 31, 2022

Collectively, it’s relatively easy to look at the last couple of soul-trying pandemic years —  wherein one entire political party in America continues to deny not only the science of climate change but the enactment of any constructive legislation that could thwart it or at least slow it down — and say that we, humanity, […]

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Stage Buzz: Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse at The Arcada Theatre • St. Charles

Stage Buzz: Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse at The Arcada Theatre • St. Charles

| January 30, 2022

Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse Arcada Theatre Saturday, February 5 St. Charles, IL There’s nothing like a hometown show… and a two-for-one to boot.  Chicago’s power-pop rockers Enuff Z’Nuff will be playing back-to-back nights at LiveWire Lounge in Chicago on Friday, Feb. 4, and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles the following night (February 5) with […]

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Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz January 25-February 1 • The Smile (Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood), Built To Spill, Geoff Tate, MUNA, Courtney Barnett

Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz January 25-February 1 • The Smile (Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood), Built To Spill, Geoff Tate, MUNA, Courtney Barnett

| January 24, 2022

  Aurora presents “A Touch of the Divine: the Digital Experience,” which is described as “a conceptual digital masterpiece of The Gods We Can Touch” the new album from Aurora. The livestreams airs Tuesday, January 25 at 8 PM. Find tickets here. Join Switchfoot for their “Trio Days” livestream this Tuesday, January 25 at 7 […]

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IE Rewind: Remembering Lin Brehmer: Media – September 2018

IE Rewind: Remembering Lin Brehmer: Media – September 2018

| January 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

WXRT morning man Lin Brehmer is more than just a friendly voice on 93.1 FM every day, he is your “best friend in the whole world,” a moniker he has used now for several years.  “But I usually say it in a pathetic ‘why don’t I have any friends at all’ whine,” he points out. […]

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Photo Gallery: Kacey Musgraves with King Princess and MUNA • United Center, Chicago

Photo Gallery: Kacey Musgraves with King Princess and MUNA • United Center, Chicago

| January 21, 2022

Kacey Musgraves United Center Chicago, IL January 20, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Kacey Musgraves’ “Star-Crossed: Unveiled” tour has officially put rubber on the pavement. The 15-date sojourn landed at Chicago’s United Center on Thursday night, replete with gorgeous set pieces, a crackling band, and a clip filled with rounds of break-up songs. […]

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Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • January 19 – January 23 • Lion Trod, The Vegabonds, Magic City Hippies, IMAX Virtual Modular, Melissa Etheridge

Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • January 19 – January 23 • Lion Trod, The Vegabonds, Magic City Hippies, IMAX Virtual Modular, Melissa Etheridge

| January 19, 2022

English psychedelic  singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock’s performs another virtual concert this Wednesday, January 19 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. Join Aolife O’Donovan for a first listen of her third album, Age of Apathy, followed by a live Q+A on Thursday, January 20th at 7 PM. Tickets on sale now. Spend your Friday night hanging out […]

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Spins: Robbie Williams •  I’ve Been Expecting You

Spins: Robbie Williams • I’ve Been Expecting You

| January 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

Robbie Williams I’ve Been Expecting You LP reissue (Island/UMC) Transcending boy band roots and released at the height of Britpop, erstwhile Take That vocalist Robbie Williams’ I’ve Been Expecting You has aged considerably well. Although Williams never quite became the household name in North America that many expected, the singer made a strong showing while […]

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Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • January 11 – January 15 • The Radiators Reunion Shows, The Last Internationale, Kaleo Wassmann, Killswitch Engage

Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • January 11 – January 15 • The Radiators Reunion Shows, The Last Internationale, Kaleo Wassmann, Killswitch Engage

| January 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

  The Last Internationale will premiere the new video for “1984” followed by a live Q+A and acoustic performance. Watch the premiere on Tuesday, January 11 at 2 PM. Find tickets here. Legendary psychedelic singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock’s virtual concert is back – coming back this Wednesday, January 12 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. City […]

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Spins: The Beach Boys • Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971

Spins: The Beach Boys • Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971

| January 9, 2022 | 0 Comments

The Beach Boys Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 (UMe/Capitol) Sunflower and Surf’s Up were the Beach Boys’ 16th and 17th studio albums, released on August 30 of 1970 and 1971, respectively. Sunflower was the Beach Boys’ first album for Reprise Records after the band left Capitol Records ensconced as the most […]

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Spins: Daryl Hall and John Oates • Live at the Troubadour

Spins: Daryl Hall and John Oates • Live at the Troubadour

| January 9, 2022 | 0 Comments

Daryl Hall and John Oates Live at the Troubadour LP (BMG)   This 3xLP set marks the vinyl debut of the top-selling pop duo’s 2008 performance at Los Angeles’ famed nightclub. In the pair’s first performance at The Troubadour in 35 years, Daryl Hall and John Oates take a special trip back to 1973 by […]

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Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • January 4 – January 10 • All-Star Bowie Celebration,  Béla Fleck

Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • January 4 – January 10 • All-Star Bowie Celebration, Béla Fleck

| January 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

Umphrey’s McGee’s Jake Cinninger kicks off the new year with a virtual concert on Tuesday, January 4 at 7 PM. Tickets on sale here. A Celebration of Justin Townes Earle takes place on January 4 with Steve Earle & The Dukes and friends, live from the Ryman in Nashville.  Tickets are $20, and you can […]

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