Review: A Stellar Evening at Radius with Empire of the Sun
There are a handful of staple bands that undoubtedly carried the alternative music scene in the 2010s and sure enough the eclectic electronic duo, Empire of the Sun, is one […]
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Review: Daniil Trifonov, Klaus Mäkelä, and the CSO Perform Brahms, Boulez, and Dvořák With Drama and Dazzle
With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director designate Klaus Mäkelä taking the helm, CSO Artist in Residence Daniil Trifonov and the CSO gave a wonderful performance of Johannes Brahms’ Piano […]
Review: Circuit des Yeux Ushers in a New Era with Halo on the Inside
It’s always a pleasure to see local acts take the Thalia Hall stage. Even better is when you get three amazing acts like Kinsella & Pulse LLC, FACS, and Circuit […]
Preview: Constellation Announces Sound & Gravity, a New Multi-Venue Music Festival
The summer festival lineups keep rolling in and it’s looking like September is going to be a very busy and undeniably enjoyable month for music lovers. Especially the week of […]
Review: Mount Eerie Beautifully Details the Absurdity of Existence
It feels like an eternity ago that I last saw Phil Elverum’s Mount Eerie perform live. It was back in 2019, only a few months before the pandemic would shut […]
Review: Kishi Bashi Brings Hope and Comfort to the Auditorium with the Chicago Philharmonic
Last Saturday was an evening filled with the music of one of the most fascinating artists of our time. Kaoro Dill Ishibashi goes by the melodic-sounding portmanteau Kishi Bashi. The […]
Review: The Weather Station’s Intimate Storytelling Captivates Lincoln Hall
This article was written by Wendy Davis. Canadian folk band The Weather Station made their anticipated return to Chicago at Lincoln Hall for the Humanhood tour! Accompanied by Sister Ray, […]
Review: Jaap van Zweden and the CSO Give an Engrossing Performance of Mahler’s 7th Symphony
Under the direction of Jaap van Zweden, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra gave an engrossing performance of a symphony that is challenging to all involved: Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7. In […]
Review: Cursive and Bright Eyes Continue to Impress at Salt Shed
It’s always a treat to see bands that ushered me into a completely new world of music at a young age. Both Cursive and Bright Eyes released some of their […]
Review: Johnnyswim Leaves It All at the Vic
The best thing about working with your significant other is being around your favorite person all the time. The worst thing about working with your significant other is…see above. But […]
Review: No Fear Here; Franz Ferdinand’s Live Show Was Fearless and Jubilant
Franz Ferdinand has had a career with growing gaps between new albums for a couple of years now, which might lead one to expect they are running low on ideas. […]
Review: Driehaus Museum Hosts CSO Chamber Musicians to Uneven Results
As part of its efforts to mix music with an art exhibit currently on display, the Driehaus Museum hosted members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an evening of chamber […]