Article by Natalie Silva For those unfamiliar with Phil Elverum’s latest project, Mount Eerie has been a post-Microphones success since 2003 when he began releasing music under the moniker. Keeping up with the classic experimental folk sound of his past, Phil delivered a beautiful combination of spoken word-like performances and songs off of his latest album Night Palace on a Sunday evening in Chi ... more
Article by Dylann Gretz Iconic feminist folk singer Ani DiFranco made a stop in Chicago at Thalia Hall on April 10th and 11th for her Unprecedented Sh!t Tour. A tour for her 23rd studio album “Unprecedented Sh!t”. After 23 albums and more than 30 years of touring DiFranco still managed to blow her audience away as she stood in front of the microphone with a guitar strapped across her shoulder seam ... more
Article by Natalie Silva What better way to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Free Throw’s debut album Those Days Are Gone than with a sold-out show at Metro Chicago?! Featuring openers Harrison Gordon and Ben Quad, emo lovers far and wide flocked to the venue to see these three acts tear up the stage on Friday night. Bringing the energy from the moment they walked on stage, Harrison Gor ... more
Article and photos by Jessica Martens California post-hardcore band Movements took over the Aragon Ballroom on March 22. The four piece formed in California in 2015, and consists of vocalist Patrick Miranda, drummer Spencer York, guitarist Ira George and bass player Austin Cressey. The band has been touring on and off since the release of their third studio album Ruckus! in 2023. This tour was esp ... more
Article and photos by Jessica Martens Iconic rock band The Used began their 25th anniversary world tour at Chicago’s House of Blues. Over the years, the band has gained a cult following and established themselves as a quintessential pillar in the emo and alternative rock scenes. Current band members include vocalist Bert McCracken, guitarist Joey Bradford, drummer Dan Whitesides and bassist Jepha ... more