Stage Buzz
Stage Buzz: Jessie J, Lord of the Lost, Atmosphere
After some much-needed rest and recovery following her battle with breast cancer, Jessie J is bringing her “No Secrets” tour to Chicago. The intimate evening will feature acoustic renditions of new songs and classics like “Nobody’s Perfect,” “Do It Like a Dude,” and “Who Are You.” Catch Jessie J at the House of Blues on […]
Stage Buzz Q&A: Wednesday 13 at Concord Hall
For Wednesday 13 [Joseph Michael Poole], horror and spooky things aren’t just a hobby. It’s his full-time job. There’s a reason he’s known as The Duke of Spook. For the past three decades, he’s been making music about hideous creatures, evil monsters, and all things horror. He’s a modern-day Alice Cooper. He lives and breathes […]
Stage Buzz: Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Cutthroat, Perfume Genius
Chicago’s own Brigitte Calls Me Baby is going back to where it all started. The band will preview new music from their upcoming album, Irreversible, during a special, intimate hometown show. The sold-out performance takes place at Schubas this Wednesday, January 21st. If you can’t make this one, the band will be back in April […]
Stage Buzz: DIIV, Armnhmr, Deacon Blues, Youth Fountain
Youth Fountain Pop punk fans in the know have been buzzing about Youth Fountain since the release of their 2023 album, Together in Lonesome. What started as a solo project for singer/songwriter Tyler Zanon transformed into a full band a few years later. And though they may not be a household name (yet), the band […]
Spins: Split Enz • ENZyclopedia Volumes One and Two 3xLP box
Split Enz ENZyclopedia Volumes One and Two 3xLP box (Chrysalis/Mushroom) Can the music of Split Enz really be 50 years old? ENZyclopedia Volumes One and Two offers a crash course in the influential and off-the-wall group’s music for 21st century listeners who might only know the Neil Finn single “I Got You” from 1980’s True […]
Stage Buzz: Local H, LSDREAM, Umphree’s McGee, Dru Hill
Want to spend New Year’s Eve vibing to ‘90s R&B? Dru Hill’s got you covered. Join the group as they ring in 2026 performing their biggest hits, like “Tell Me”, “5 Steps”, “In My Bed”, “Never Make a Promise”, and “How Deep Is Your Love.” The celebration goes down with two shows at City Winery […]
Stage Buzz: Smoking Popes, Billy Corgan, Better Lovers, Atreyu, Mickey Dolenz
This is the last week to experience the Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in a new way. Billy Corgan closes out his “A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness” anniversary shows with the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus (James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin are also contributing . Hear the […]
Stage Buzz: Mario, Smashing Pumpkins, Luke Spiller, Paul McCartney
R&B singer Mario is bringing his electrifying stage show to intimate theaters for a rare, up-close-and-personal experience. The singer will serenade fans with hits like “Let Me Love You,” “Just a Friend,” and “Crying Out for Me” during his show at Concord Music Hall this Friday, November 21st. Find tickets here. Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie […]
Stage Buzz: IC3PEAK, Pixel Grip, Tom Morello, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
It’s no surprise that IC3PEAK’s music found an audience outside of their native Russia. Their latest album, Coming Home, arrived amid political unrest and social uprising. This is the duo’s bread and butter. They’ve come under fire in their country for their unapologetic criticism of the Russian government. Despite numerous attempts from authorities to censor […]
Stage Buzz: Thrice, Halsey, Thundercat, The Saints ’73-’78
Singer/bass maestro Thundercat keeps fans clamoring for new music. He hasn’t released an album since 2020’s It Is What It Is. Luckily, fans can still experience their favorite songs live on Thundercat’s latest outing. The tour makes its Chicago stop at Aragon Ballroom this Friday, November 7th. You can still grab tickets here. Singer/songwriter […]
Spooky (Stage) Buzz: Plain White T’s and We the Kings, Ho99o9, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult,
Chicago industrial legends My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult have been shakin’ and groovin’ to their brand of sleazy metal for nearly 40 years. With an eclectic sound spanning disco, metal, and rockabilly, their music is still fresh, exciting, and tantalizing as it was three decades ago. Catch Groovie Mann and co in action […]
Stage Buzz: Lorna Shore, Between the Buried and Me, Herbie Hancock
There’s a reason Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos went viral in 2021; his vocals are out of this world. Ramos and co perform with such fury, it sounds like they’re summoning demons from hell to join them. In support of their latest album, I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me, the band hits up Salt Shed […]
Stage Buzz: Elvis Costello, Doechii, Brandy and Monica
If there’s one artist who’s taken over the hip-hop world within the last year, it’s Doechii. Representing the Florida rap scene, her quirky style and lyrical flow made tracks like “Denial Is a River” and “Anxiety” explode in popularity. See Doecii in action when she brings her “Live from the Swamp Tour” to Aragon Ballroom this Tuesday, […]
Stage Buzz: Riot Fest, Tacos and Tequila Festival, Tomorrow X Together, Rhapsody of Fire with Witherfall
Cancel your dinner plans for Thursday night, the Forge in Joliet will be serving a smorgasbord of Heavy Metal. Headliners are Italian symphonic power metal stalwarts Rhapsody of Fire, who are touring in support of 2024’s Challenge the Wind, as well as celebrating the 25th anniversary of their classic Dawn of Victory album. LA’s Witherfall also […]
Stage Buzz: Mudvayne, Lady Gaga, YUNGBLUD
Dominic Richard Harrison, better known as YUNGBLUD, fuses his love of hip-hop, post punk, punk rock, and pop punk for a sound that can only be defined as “YUNGBLUD.” He continues to evolve on his newest album, Idols, which may be his most ambitious record yet. Hear cuts from the new album along with fan […]
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