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Trent Reznor Played the Vic Theatre With How to Destroy Angels

Trent Reznor Played the Vic Theatre With How to Destroy Angels

Does last week's show give any clues on how Reznor will conduct the NIN reunion tour at Lollapalooza this summer?

Posted May 3, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Here's How You Really Write a Song About Violence in Chicago

Here’s How You Really Write a Song About Violence in Chicago

Chicago’s problems deserve better art than Wyclef’s new “Bang Bang Bang.”

Posted April 30, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Fresh Blood in Eighth Blackbird

The Fresh Blood in Eighth Blackbird

Nico Muhly and Lisa Kaplan discuss the group and its guest collaborators for a concert tomorrow and Wednesday at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Posted April 29, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Good Ground Proves That Marriage Doesn't Always Break Up a Band

Good Ground Proves That Marriage Doesn’t Always Break Up a Band

After a decade together, the Chicago trio is releasing its album South Wind, Northern Songs. You can see them play at the Elbo Room tomorrow night.

Posted April 26, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Five Live Shows You Don't Want to Miss

Five Live Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

Chicago’s summer festival season is coming soon, but you don’t have to wait ‘til then to see some good music.

Posted April 25, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Shooter Jennings Is Headlining a Chicago Festival That Would Make Nashville Blush

Shooter Jennings Is Headlining a Chicago Festival That Would Make Nashville Blush

A Q&A with the musician about what this weekend's Moonrunners Music Festival means for Chicago and country music.

Posted April 24, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Here's What's Happening in Chicago on Record Store Day

Here’s What’s Happening in Chicago on Record Store Day

With a mix of giveaways and live performances, more than 20 Chicago locations are participating in tomorrow's vinyl appreciation day.

Posted April 19, 2013, at 3:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Will This Festival Be Chicago's SXSW?

Will This Festival Be Chicago’s SXSW?

Starting tonight, the fifth Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (aka CIMMfest) debuts its most ambitious performance lineup ever.

Posted April 18, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
How the Black Keys Helped Dr. John Sound Strange Again

How the Black Keys Helped Dr. John Sound Strange Again

You can catch the Grammy Award–winner at SPACE in Evanston twice on Wednesday.

Posted April 15, 2013, at 1:55 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Matt Ulery Better Have a Strong Encore

Matt Ulery Better Have a Strong Encore

The bassist had a big year in 2012. He returns to Green Mill next Friday after a long tour for his acclaimed album, 'By a Little Light.'

Posted April 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)