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    Illiterate Light Lit Up Schubas Tavern

    December 16, 2024

    Written by Natalie Silva As December kicked off, Illiterate Light stopped in Chicago on their Arches Tour, bringing along their fellow Virginians, Palmyra. Illiterate Light and Palmyra brought a wonderful contrast of folk and alternative rock to the stage, and the evening was full of a unique and electric energy.  Full of new and diehard fans alike, Schubas was buzzing from start to finish.&# ... more

    A Window Into Ratboys at Thalia Hall

    December 16, 2024

    Written by Natalie Silva Chicago band Ratboys finished up their last tour of the year with a Thanksgiving holiday hit at Thalia Hall that maintained their reputation as hometown favorites. Sharing the stage with Ducks Ltd. for the evening, the end of November was filled with a bounty of indie rock and good company.  Kicking off the night was Canadian duo, Ducks Ltd., formerly Ducks Unliminite ... more

    Welcome Home Slow Pulp

    November 27, 2024

    Moon Type took the stage at Thalia Hall to kick off Slow Pulp’s second night in Chicago. Like Slow Pulp, Moon Type is also a local Chicago based band. Margaret McCarthy’s hypnotic vocals blended with Joe Suihkonen and Andrew Clinkman’s guitar, and Emerson Hunton on drums for an amazing performance. They performed songs like “Ferry” from their 2021 album Bodies of Water. When paired with McCarthy’s ... more

    An Evening at Beat Kitchen with Jared Hochberg of Robot Heart Throb!

    November 24, 2024

    Article and interview by Waverly Cayo The schools don’t teach you as much about ‘sax’ as they used to, so sit back, relax, and let Chicago’s own Robot Heart Throb show you the works!  Last Saturday, I sat down with Jared Hochberg — the lead vocalist of the band Robot Heart Throb — where we discussed Midwest emo, the 2007 film Juno, and whether Naperville is considered a Chicago suburb! (Spoil ... more

    Locking In with Robin from Fleet Foxes

    November 24, 2024

    Article by Aisling Heaphy, photos by Finley Harrison As the first flakes of long-awaited snow fell upon Chicago, Fleet Foxes fans huddled for warmth at Thalia Hall on Wednesday evening. The fans were in for a rare treat— one of eleven shows in Robin Pecknold’s First (last?) Solo Acoustic Tour.  Before Pecknold took the stage, opener Hannah Frances entranced the audience with stories of heartb ... more