Tag: Ashley Perez Hollingsworth
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 âNo Secretsâ tour to Chicago. The intimate evening will feature acoustic renditions of new songs and classics like âNobodyâs Perfect,â âDo It Like a Dude,â and âWho Are You.â 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 arenât just a hobby. Itâs his full-time job. Thereâs a reason heâs known as The Duke of Spook. For the past three decades, heâs been making music about hideous creatures, evil monsters, and all things horror. Heâs a modern-day Alice Cooper. He lives and breathes […]
Stage Buzz: Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Cutthroat, Perfume Genius
Chicagoâs 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 canât make this one, the band will be back in April […]
Stage Buzz: Smoking Popes, Billy Corgan, Better Lovers, Atreyu, Mickey Dolenz
This is the last week to experience the Smashing Pumpkinsâ iconic album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in a new way. Billy Corgan closes out his âA Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadnessâ 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 âLet Me Love You,â âJust a Friend,â and âCrying Out for Meâ during his show at Concord Music Hall this Friday, November 21st. Find tickets here. Smashing Pumpkinsâ Mellon Collie […]
Stage Buzz: Many Eyes, Chance the Rapper, Jesse McCartney
Out of the ashes of Every Time I See Die, Keith Buckleyâs new band, Many Eyes was born. The hardcode outfit just released their new EP, Combust, and now theyâre ready to bring the release to a stage near year. Many Eyes will bring the roof down when they hit up Cobra Lounge this Thursday, […]
Cover Story: Local H ⢠Run It Back
Think about a time when you screwed up. A time when you knew things werenât right, but it was too late to change things. If you had the chance to go back and make things right, would you? For Scott Lucas, the moment he knew he messed up was with the release of Local Hâs […]
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 âYUNGBLUD.â 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 […]
Stage Buzz: Finn Wolfhard, PUP, Clipse
Finn Wolfhard is best known for playing Mike Wheeler on Netflix’s hit Stranger Things, but in recent years, heâs set his sights on his other passion: music. After spending time in bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys, Wolfhard released his debut solo album, Happy Birthday, this past June. Hear Wolfhardâs jangly, indie pop sound when he […]
Cover Story: The Barbarians of California ⢠From L.A. to Riot Fest
At first glance, the Barbarians of California seemingly appeared out of nowhere. For Aaron Bruno and Eric Stenman, this has been decades in the making. The hardcore scene is one of Brunoâs first loves. He discovered the music during a pivotal time in his life as a 14-year-old punk skater. He was not only […]
Stage Buzz: Nas, Tripping Daisy, Wu-Tang Clan
Hip hop icon Nas will deliver an unforgettable experience when he makes his Ravina debut, teaming up with the Chicago Philharmonic for a symphonic performance of his groundbreaking debut album, Illmatic. Hear revamped classics like âThe World Is Yours,â âOne Love,â âOne Time 4 Your Mind,â and âN.Y. State of Mind.â It all goes down Wednesday, July […]
Cover Story: Push Puppets ⢠Risk Takers
Erich Specht is a risk taker. Whether itâs using homemade backstage passes to meet one of his idols or adding a spicy horn section to his song, he believes in taking chances. Thatâs part of what drives his band, Push Puppets. The project began as a musical outlet for Specht, where he played […]
Stage Buzz: Mayday Parade, Ice Nine Kills, BeyoncĂŠ,
BeyoncĂŠ has dominated pop, soul, and R&B. Now, sheâs taking over country music. Showing that she canât be boxed in, BeyoncĂŠ is charting new territory with her latest album COWBOY CARTER. Now, the singer is bringing the chart topping record to Chicago for a three-night stint at Soldier Field. Catch the âTexas Hold âEmâ singer […]
Stage Buzz: Ministry, Cradle of Filth, Brigette Calls Me Baby,
Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen has spent the past three decades rallying against the bandâs debut album, With Sympathy. He hated it so much that he even refused to sign copies of it unless someone coughed up $1000. Now, the unthinkable has happened. Jourgensen and crew are celebrating the album and Ministryâs early works on […]
Live Review: Trivium with Bullet For My Valentine ⢠Aragon Ballroom ⢠Chicago
Trivium/Bullet For My Valentine Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL April 26, 2025 Live Review by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth Metal titans Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine delivered a night of chaos, nostalgia, and good fucking music to a sold-out Aragon Ballroom on Saturday night (April 26). Their co-headlining âThe Poisoned Ascendancy Tourâ celebrates two landmark albums, […]
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