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CinemaScopes – November 2020
With many films officially postponed or rescheduled until 2021/2022, the slate for what would normally be the biggest release window of the year has definitely changed due to COVID. Theaters are still open, but many films have now made the jump to VOD and streaming services to get their product out while still trying to […]
Media: November 2020
When you have already been inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the National Radio Hall of Fame, and you are featured in the radio wing of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you might think that there isnāt really anything left to accomplish. But when John Records Landecker recently got […]
Cover Story: Steve Kilbey
Serenity is where you find it; Steve Kilbey has decided, mid-pandemic. And in his beachside home in gorgeous Sydney, Australia, itās something that the spiritual-minded Church frontman has been actively seeking, from the moment he awakens every potentially-oppressive day. First of all, he says, āI have to be near the sea, I need to see […]
IE Rewind: The Outfit
Combining savvy songwriting rooted in power-pop and glammy metal, The Outfit is breaking the mold for local music veterans. Over two albums, they’ve managed to not only defy the sophomore slump, but they’ve also shown that educated music stalwarts can still have something to say. The band features a group of seasoned Chicago musicians, including […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz October 28th-31st
Nothing But Thieves will perform three unique sets across two days for their “Live From the Warehouse” event. The shows kick off Wednesday, October 28th, followed by two shows on Thursday, October 29th. Tickets available here. Motionless in White will perform Creatures in its entirety Wednesday, October 28th, at 4 PM. Tickets are available here. FEVER 333 continue their virtual demonstration tour from New […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz October 20-25
Lucky Boys Confusionās storied songwriter/vocalist Stuby Pandav appears starting Tuesday, October 20th, on the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast! Heāll share his favorite music with LBC and other projects heās been involved with. Blackbear performs live from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in celebration of his new album everything means nothing on Wednesday, October 21st at 9 PM. Grab […]
Featured: Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers
Springsteen collaborator wants Americans to come together with new music.
“Thereās too much blue-state/red-state, us-against-them stuff going on ā we should all be in this together because there are certain things that everybody should agree on.ā
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz October 14th-17th
This week Teenage Cancer Trust Unseen will stream archival performances from Pulp (October 14th), Noel Gallagher (October 15th), Them Crooked Vultures (October 16th), and The Cure (October 18th). The performances are free to watch on their YouTube Channel at 2 PM. Get all the details here. The one and only Spinal Tap reunites virtually to […]
Stage Buzz: Pegboy 30th Anniversary Show with Local H at SeatGeek Stadium on October 17th
Originally scheduled as a 30th Anniversary bash with two indoor shows in May, Chicago stalwart punk rockers Pegboy have recalibrated due to COVID and teamed up with Chicago Drive-in to offer a safe, socially distant drive-in concert at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview on October 17. Powered by the Haggerty brothers – John (on guitar), […]
Stage Buzz: Live Review – The Claudettes at City Winery
City Winery, Chicago, IL Saturday, October 10, 2020 Chicagoās own The Claudettes are an uncategorizable but captivating blend of cheeky cabaret, gut-level blues, raucous rockabilly, cartoonish whimsy, and pop songcraft. 2020 was initially primed to be the bandās year, with the release of its most highly-praised set of songs.Ā High Times in the DarkĀ arrived in April […]
IE Rewind: Photo Gallery – Van Halen @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 24, 2015
IE’s Curt Baran was in Tinley Park at Van Halen’s last ever Chicago area appearance 5 years ago. In memory of the groundbreaking guitarist Edward Van Halen we take a look back to July, 2015…
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz October 6th-11th
Watch Gloria Estefan, and the cast of Hamilton perform at The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysisā 35th Annual “Great Sports Legend Dinner” on Thursday, October 8th at 6 PM. Grab tickets here. Teenage Cancer Trust is opening up their vault of never-before-seen archival footage of live performances at the Royal Albert Hall in support of […]
Media: October 2020
When Richard Milne was told he was replacing Lin Brehmer as the WXRT morning host in February, he knew the implications. āIām the 5th ever XRT morning man in 48 years,ā he says, ticking off the others: Scott McConnell, Garry Lee Wright, Terri Hemmert, and Lin Brehmer. āIāve admired all of those people, but I […]
Cover Story: Mastodon
In the cold, clinical coronavirus age, no gift horse should ever be looked at directly in the mouth, reckons Mastodon drummer/lyricist Brann Dailor. So, take the Grammy-winning prog-metal outfitās latest odds-and-sods anthology Medium Rarities at face value ā as a surprise mid-pandemic present to diehard fans, featuring the jarring new juggernaut āFallen Torches,ā alongside a […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz September 30th – October 2nd
Emmylou Harris and Friends host an intimate performance benefiting Bonaparteās Retreat and Crossroads Campus on September 29th and 30th. Joining Harris are Sam Bush, John Randall, and Byron House. Grab tickets here. AWOLNATION performs live from The Wiltern in Los Angeles on September 30th at 8 PM. Get tickets and merch bundles here. Nathaniel Rateliff […]
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