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IE Rewind: Remembering Lin Brehmer: Media – September 2018
WXRT morning man Lin Brehmer is more than just a friendly voice on 93.1 FM every day, he is your âbest friend in the whole world,â a moniker he has used now for several years. âBut I usually say it in a pathetic âwhy donât I have any friends at allâ whine,â he points out. […]
Photo Gallery: Kacey Musgraves with King Princess and MUNA ⢠United Center, Chicago
Kacey Musgraves United Center Chicago, IL January 20, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Kacey Musgravesâ âStar-Crossed: Unveiledâ tour has officially put rubber on the pavement. The 15-date sojourn landed at Chicagoâs United Center on Thursday night, replete with gorgeous set pieces, a crackling band, and a clip filled with rounds of break-up songs. […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠January 19 – January 23 ⢠Lion Trod, The Vegabonds, Magic City Hippies, IMAX Virtual Modular, Melissa Etheridge
English psychedelic  singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcockâs performs another virtual concert this Wednesday, January 19 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. Join Aolife OâDonovan 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 […]
Spins: Robbie Williams ⢠Iâve Been Expecting You
Robbie Williams Iâve Been Expecting You LP reissue (Island/UMC) Transcending boy band roots and released at the height of Britpop, erstwhile Take That vocalist Robbie Williamsâ Iâve 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 […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠January 11 – January 15 ⢠The Radiators Reunion Shows, The Last Internationale, Kaleo Wassmann, Killswitch Engage
The Last Internationale will premiere the new video for â1984â 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 Hitchcockâs virtual concert is back – coming back this Wednesday, January 12 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. City […]
Spins: The Beach Boys ⢠Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfâs Up Sessions 1969-1971
The Beach Boys Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfâs Up Sessions 1969-1971 (UMe/Capitol) Sunflower and Surfâs Up were the Beach Boysâ 16th and 17th studio albums, released on August 30 of 1970 and 1971, respectively. Sunflower was the Beach Boysâ first album for Reprise Records after the band left Capitol Records ensconced as the most […]
Spins: Daryl Hall and John Oates ⢠Live at the Troubadour
Daryl Hall and John Oates Live at the Troubadour LP (BMG) This 3xLP set marks the vinyl debut of the top-selling pop duoâs 2008 performance at Los Angelesâ famed nightclub. In the pairâs first performance at The Troubadour in 35 years, Daryl Hall and John Oates take a special trip back to 1973 by […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠January 4 – January 10 ⢠All-Star Bowie Celebration, BĂŠla Fleck
Umphreyâs McGeeâs 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 […]
Media: January 2022 ⢠Signal Stays Strong at MeTV FM
For the last few years, fans of MeTV FM (87.7FM) in Chicago have been bracing for their favorite station to be shut down by the FCC. Program director Rick OâDell has good news for them if they havenât heard it yet. âWe reached a critical point last July where the FCC had imposed a […]
Cover Story: Sophie and the Giants
This is the way the Universe works if youâre open to the experience. Ever since we collectively lurched into these dark, foreboding waters of the coronavirus, you might have found yourself getting swallowed up by its inky blackness, losing sight of any easily-identifiable landmarks on shore, artistic or pop-cultural harbors where you could safely drop […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠December 28 – January 1 ⢠The String Cheese Incident, Robyn Hitchcock, Lotus, St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Lotus is live from Union Transfer in Philadelphia on December 28 and December 29 at 7pm. This is a two-night event. Tickets are $18 or $32 for both shows, and you can buy them here. American Idol Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe and her Acoustic Christmas show, live from The Basement East in Nashville on […]
Live Review and Gallery: Jeff Tweedy at Metro ⢠Chicago
Jeff Tweedy Metro, Chicago, IL Thursday, December 23, 2021 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Chicagoâs hottest ticket for rock fans during the holiday season was Thursday nightâs show at Metro. Jeff Tweedy and his band did not disappoint during the second of two concerts, performing a joyful set that brimmed with a sense […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz December 21-December 27 ⢠Frank Turner, KT Tunstall, Metallica replay, Chrissie Hynde does Dylan
Frank Turner abruptly canceled his Winter 2022 tour due to the new  COVID surge. He’s graciously performing a livestream benefit to raise funds for his touring family. FTHC Crew Christmas 2 â The âI Canât Believe Weâre Still Having to Do Thisâ Solo Greatest Hits Livstream is on December 21 free but donations are […]
Feature: Little Boots ⢠Alliance with Abba
Long before she conquered overseas charts with her dazzling 2009 dance-pop debut, Hands, British keyboardist/vocalist Victoria Hesketh as Little Boots worked with top-flight talent like current Adele producer Greg Kurstin, who helmed recordings by her all-girl outfit Dead Disco. And even though she just finished producing her upcoming album herself, she still knows the value […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – December 14 – December 19 ⢠Metallica Celebrates 40 Years, Rod Stewart & Nile Rodgers, Bat for Lashes, Deafhaven, Pentatonix
Celebrate the holiday season with LeAnne Rimesâ âHome For the Holidaysâ live stream. Rimes will perform holiday classics, and her iconic hits live from Nashville, Indiana, this Tuesday, December 14, at 7 PM. Get tickets here. Of Monsters and Men continue celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album My Head Is An Animal […]
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