Tag: Ashley Perez Hollingsworth
Cover Story: Slash ⢠Raised on the Blues
Over four decades, Slash has established himself as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. It seems heâs done it all. Aside from laying down iconic riffs for Guns N’ Roses, heâs worked with just about anyone you can think of: Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Miles Kennedy, Carole King, Iggy […]
Cover Story: Plain White T’s: The Timing is Right
Itâs 2024, and somehow, âHey There Delilahâ is making headlines. Again. The iconic Plain White Tâs song went viral when Drake and parody rapper Snowd4y shared their version entitled âWah Gawn Deliah.â So, what did Plain White Tâs singer/songwriter Tom Higgenson think? Heâs flattered but still questions if itâs real. Yet, heâs in awe […]
Stage Buzz: The Dead Daisies with Enuff Z’Nuff, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, PVRIS
Heavy rock supergroup The Dead Daisies, led by ex-Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi, arrive at Arcada Theatre on Wednesday, June 12. Touring in support of their new single âLight Em Upâ (and new album in September), expect an evening of classic tracks (âRise Up,â âLong Way to Goâ) from their decade together. Local glam rockers […]
Stage Buzz Q & A: Jon Anderson at Copernicus Center ⢠Chicago
Jon Anderson is in love with life. At 79 years old, heâs still doing what makes him happy: making and playing music. Not only is he prepping a summer tour with The Band Geeks, but heâs also getting ready to release his 16th solo album, True. With a career spanning several decades, it would be […]
Skating Polly, Craig David, John Oates
For the past six decades, John Oates made up one-half of the soul duo Hall & Oates. The singer/songwriter broke out on his own for his debut solo album Phunk Shui in 2002. Now, he returns with a new solo album, Reunion, and a supporting tour. John Oates will play a sold-out show with […]
Stage Buzz: Chelsea Wolfe, Mitski, Health, Buried and Me
Singer/songwriter Chelsea Wolfe invents her own musical hybrids. Throughout her career, she has fused together folk, doom metal, goth rock, industrial, experimental music, and noise rock to create a sound thatâs truly her own. But the one thing that never changes is how entrancing and haunting her songs are. See Wolfe in action at […]
Cover Story: Alkaline Trio ⢠Urgent Energy
Alkaline Trio is no stranger to the macabre. The Chicago punk outfit doesnât shy away from talking about heavy topics like loss, addiction, and depression. But even when theyâre talking about how everything sucks, they do it with a wink and nod. Their wry lyrical wit paired with punchy high energy music makes their […]
Stage Buzz: Black Pumas, Story Of The Year, Lucius
Taking the roots of R&B and injecting it with a heavy dose of soul, a dash of folk, and a good amount of psychedelia, Black Pumas turned heads when they dropped their debut self-titled album in 2019. It also earned them a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2020. On their latest record, […]
Stage Buzz: Local H, Umphreyâs McGee, Patti Smith
Patti Smith is one of the most influential figures of the New York City punk rock movement. Her fusion of punk rock and poetry earned her the title of Punk poet laureate. With groundbreaking albums like Horses, Gone Again, and Peace and Noise, she remains an inspiration to creatives today. Just days before her birthday, […]
Stage Buzz: Noname, Deafhaven, KISS, Deacon Blues
After releasing her critically acclaimed debut album Room 25, Chicago rapper Noname took a break from music to deal with her frustrations about the scene and to focus her energy on her education and her book club. She wasnât completely absent, releasing various one-off singles now and then. But she finally returned with her long-awaited […]
Cover Story: The Hives – The Best Part of the Day
When a band makes a grand return after a decades-long absence, itâs a mix of emotions. Thereâs equal parts dread and excitement, happy to return to adoring fans, yet anxious to see if anyone still cares, especially in the short attention span of the streaming age. But those pesky thoughts never seemed to bother The […]
Stage Buzz: Slowdive, Chappell Roan, Violent Femmes, Tommy Lefroy
Shoegaze giants Slowdive returned this year with their acclaimed fifth album, Everything Is Alive. Originally forming in 1989, the British band continues to hypnotize listeners with their psychedelic soundscapes, ambient noise, and Rachel Goswellâs dreamy vocals. The band will perform tracks from their new album along with a slew of classics at the Riviera […]
Stage Buzz: Corey Taylor, Duran Duran, North Coast Fest, Last Fling
Corey Taylor is best known as the crazed masked leader of Slipknot, but lately, heâs been pulling double duty, performing with the Masked Nine, and breaking out on his own for a new solo career. Taylor returns this year with his second album, CMF2. Hear cuts from his upcoming album and from his previous […]
Stage Buzz: Sparks, Savage Master, Traveler, Less Than Jake
When Drake made the bold move from acting to rapping, no one couldâve guessed heâd be one of the most prolific rappers of the 21st century. Not only is he among the worldâs best-selling artists, but heâs also one of the most influential rappers, old and new, taking after him. Before he drops his […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Cure at United Center ⢠Chicago
The Cure United Center Chicago, IL June 10, 2023 Live Review by Ashley Perez Holingsworth; Photos by Curt Baran Seven years to the date of their 2016 Chicago appearance, The Cure returned for another stunning show in the Windy City. The post-punk elder statesmen delivered a phenomenal 31-song set at United Center filled with classic hits, […]
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