Archive for March, 2022
Cover Story: Midnight Oil ⢠“The Last Dance”
As combustible as ever, Midnight Oil is again doing what theyâve done better than anyone else. At home and abroad, the band is rocking with furious post-punk energy and pop-savvy while agitating for change on social, political, and environmental issues. Like its biggest hit, âBeds are Burning,â the Oilsâ 2020 release The Makarrata Project advocated […]
Stage Buzz: The Darkness, Ministry, Darryl Hall & Todd Rundgren
Join MusiCares: Music on a Mission as they celebrate âthe power of music to make a differenceâ with a virtual show featuring never-before-seen performances from Cage the Elephant, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin, Jason Isbell, k.d. lang, Fantastic Negrito, and more. Catch the stream Wednesday, March 30Â at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale now. Donât miss […]
Gear Review ⢠Apogee Digital: Symphony Desktop Interface
The most basic function of Apogee Digitalâs Symphony Desktop is its capability as a two-channel audio interface. Apogee has a range of portable interfaces available, but Symphony Desktop represents the companyâs first offering of its top-quality converters in a desktop format that travels easily. Boasting a pair of Apogeeâs flagship Symphony microphone preamps and analog […]
Spins: Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs ⢠External Combustion
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs External Combustion (BMG) Mike Campbell wrote piles of great rock ânâ roll and jangle-pop songs during a 40-year career as lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (and Mudcrutch), but waited until the untimely 2017 loss of his co-captain before releasing his own album. Campbell even sublimated his […]
Stage Buzz: PUP at The Riviera Theatre ⢠Chicago
Just a day after the release of their highly anticipated new album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, Toronto punks PUP will play the Riviera Theatre on Sunday, April 3. PUP is one of those rare bands who hasnât released a bad album. If anything, theyâve only gotten better, but if you told them that, they would probably […]
Photo Gallery: Circle Jerks, 7 Seconds and Negative Approach at the Vic Theatre ⢠Chicago
Circle Jerks Vic Theatre Chicago, IL March 25, 2022 Words and photos by Curt Baran Itâs was a big night out for the aging punk rockers (stares deeply into a mirror). The initial plan was for the Circle Jerks to embark on a tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1980 album Group Sex. Unfortunately, for […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Colin Hay at Thalia Hall ⢠Chicago
Colin Hay at Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL Saturday, March 26, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Philamonjaro Even more welcome to many music lovers than the first robin of spring is the return of Colin Hay to touring as a solo acoustic juggernaut. The erstwhile Men at Work bandleader is now well established as […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre
Zebra at Arcada Theatre, with special guest Angel St. Charles, IL Friday, March 18, 2022 Review and Photos by Jeff Elbel  An otherwise wet and dreary Friday evening was enlivened for those who visited the Arcada Theatre to witness the return of â80s rock heroes Zebra. In the bandâs 47-year career, it was only […]
Stage Buzz: Black Midi, Jimmie Vaughan, Western Elstons, Circle Jerks, Poppy, Umphrey’s McGees
Donât miss Black Midi and NNAMDĂ at The Metro on Wednesday, March 23. Doors open at 8 PM. You can still get tickets here. Poppy brings her âNever Find My Placeâ tour to Park West on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 PM. Tickets are available here. Umphreyâs McGee will play three nights at […]
Photo Gallery: Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey at House of Blues ⢠Chicago
Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey March 16, 2022 House of Blues Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Edward Spinelli The âYoung Guns Tour,â featuring Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey, finally made its way through Chicago at House of Blues on Wednesday. Like hundreds of other shows during the pandemic, the original tour dates were derailed […]
IE Advertiser Message: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre ⢠St. Charles
Arcada Theatre in St. Charles is bringing 2 stalwart bands of  ’70s and ’80s hard rock, Zebra, and Angel to the venue on Friday, March 18, IE readers can get 25%off tickets with a special offer listed below. Long Island-based heavy rockers Zebra, crashed out of the gate on their self-titled debut album in 1983 and […]
Photo Gallery: Doyle at Brauerhouse ⢠Lombard
Doyle Saturday, March 12, 2022 Brauerhouse Lombard, IL Misfits guitarist Doyle arrived at Brauerhouse in Lombard Saturday to deliver the goods for a room full of diehards performing a selection primarily solo material. His guitar technique is still fast and rough, accented by his iconic look of a vampire bodybuilder. For his diehard fans, they […]
Photo Gallery: Tool at United Center ⢠Chicago
Tool United Center Chicago, IL March 10, 2022 Ed Spinelli joined the meticulous and mysterious Tool in the House That Jordan Built on Thursday. Held back by a two-year pandemic-induced sabbatical, the band is finally supporting 2019âs Fear Inoculum. 2022âs Tool is a slightly stripped down yet still pummeling version with an emphasis on this […]
Stage Buzz: Sparks, Flogging Molly, Ween, Napalm Death, Knuckle Puck
Drug Church brings âThe Hygiene Tourâ featuring One Step Closer, Soul Blind, and Lurk to Beat Kitchen on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 PM. Sorry, this one is sold out! Celebrate St. Pattyâs Day with a live performance from Flogging Molly streamed from the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, March 17 at 11 PM. Find […]
Feature: Elle King – The Lost Lockdown Interview
IE: Where are you now? ELLE KING: I am sheltering in place with my sister and her three children, and I live at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills. So I am a true Hollywood hillbilly â I have an inflatable hot tub, I have an above-ground pool, and weâre just motoring through. And in […]
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