Archive for 2025
Stage Buzz: Oasis, System of a Down, The Black Parade
Oasis shocked everyone when they reunited earlier this year. The Gallagher brothers achieved legendary status thanks to iconic songs like âWonderwallâ and their constant bickering. With their deadpan style, poignant lyrics, and retro-tinged sound, they became the Kings of Britpop â a title they retain to this day. Oasis brings their highly anticipated reunion tour […]
Live Review: Nine Inch Nails at United Center ⢠Chicago
Nine Inch Nails August 19, 2025 United Center Chicago, IL Reviewed by Ashley Perez-Hollingsworth When Trent Reznor appeared on stage at the United Center on Tuesday night (August 19), he was greeted by ear-shattering screams that quickly turned into silence. The crowd hushed as he sat at his piano. The opening notes of âA Minute […]
Photo Gallery: Volbeat with Halestorm at ⢠Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ⢠Tinley Park
Volbeat with Halestorm Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL August 22, 2025 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Consummate road dogs Volbeat and Halestorm arrived at Tinley Parkâs Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre to wrap up what has essentially amounted to a co-headlining trek through North America. Both bands straddle a sort of netherworld between […]
Stage Buzz: Nine Inch Nails, Coheed and Cambria, Simple Plan
Over the course of three decades, Nine Inch Nails has evolved from a one-man project into a powerhouse of industrial rock. With albums like Pretty Hate Machine, The Downward Spiral, and The Fragile, Trent Reznor touched a raw nerve with critics and fans alike. While Reznor keeps fans on the edge of their seats for new music, […]
Photo Gallery: The Flaming Lips at The Salt Shed ⢠Chicago
The Flaming Lips The Salt Shed Chicago, IL August 16th, 2025 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Mother Nature was determined to spoil the evening. The Flaming Lips said, âHold my beer!â Severe storms rolled through Chicagoâs near West Side this past Saturday night, threatening to shut down a sold-out show at The Salt Shed. […]
Photo Gallery: Billy Idol at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ⢠Tinley Park
Billy Idol Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL August 14th, 2025 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Billy Idol somehow continues to rage against the dying of the light. Hard living and a serious motorcycle accident should have snuffed him out some time ago, yet here he is, still standing like punk rockâs version […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day One (Part One)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL July 31 Recap and photos by Curt Baran In its past few incarnations, Lollapalooza seemed to have lost its luster. Competition in the form of festival oversaturation cut into the supply of talent needed to distinguish one of the countyâs marquee events from countless others. Well, for the 2025 version, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day One (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL July 31 Recap and photos by Curt Baran In its past few incarnations, Lollapalooza seemed to have lost its luster. Competition in the form of festival oversaturation cut into the supply of talent needed to distinguish one of the countyâs marquee events from countless others. Well, for the 2025 version, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Two (Part One)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 1 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Lollaâs second day in the park continued to treat attendees with what was arguably the best weather the festival has ever experienced. Highs in the upper 70s and not a raindrop in sight were the backdrop for a day filled with performances […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Two (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 1 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Lollaâs second day in the park continued to treat attendees with what was arguably the best weather the festival has ever experienced. Highs in the upper 70s and not a raindrop in sight were the backdrop for a day filled with performances […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Three (Part One)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 2 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Three days in, and fans were met with what felt like the most laid-back bookings of the long weekend. But still, there was plenty of variety to be in the park that included Landon Conrath, K-Popperâs Kickflip, Charlotte Lawrence, Boa, Ole 60, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Three (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 2 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Three days in, and fans were met with what felt like the most laid-back bookings of the long weekend. But still, there was plenty of variety to be in the park that included Landon Conrath, K-Popperâs Kickflip, Charlotte Lawrence, Boa, Ole 60, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Four (Part One)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 3 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The fourth and final day of Lollapalooza offered attendees a wealth of musical options, providing the perfect opportunity to empty the tank and leave it all in the park. It included performances from Landon Barker, The Criticals, Laila!, Flowerovlove, Willow Avalo, Katseye, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Four (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 3 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The fourth and final day of Lollapalooza offered attendees a wealth of musical options, providing the perfect opportunity to empty the tank and leave it all in the park. It included performances from Landon Barker, The Criticals, Laila!, Flowerovlove, Willow Avalo, Katseye, […]
Live Review: Cage The Elephant at Salt Shed ⢠Chicago
Cage the Elephant The Salt Shed Chicago, IL Friday, Aug 1, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel Itâs a good season to be a Cage the Elephant fan in Chicago. On Thursday, the band played a standout set during the golden hour of Lollapaloozaâs first day. Next month, the band will return to open for Oasis at […]
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