by Dylan Weinert | September 1, 2026The Dawn of a New Festival Era? Brent Heyl on the City’s Music Landscape Heyl is the director of music at 16” On Center, the group behind the Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, the Empty Bottle and more. He discusses the state of the local music scene with Newcity.
by Dylan Weinert | June 9, 2026A Special Occasion: Nora O’Connor’s Weekly Residency at The Hideout A solo Nora O’Connor is still a rare sighting, making this four-show arrangement a particularly special run.
by Dylan Weinert | May 12, 2026Chet Faker Goes There and Back Again The singer-songwriter comes to the Vic in support of his new album, "A Love For Strangers,” described as a full-circle exercise.
by Dylan Weinert | April 21, 2026Chicago Band Friko Makes “Something Worth Waiting For” The local indie rockers celebrate their sophomore album's release with a show at the Metro on April 25.
by Dylan Weinert | March 19, 2026Chicago Band Shredded Sun’s “Never Odd or Even” Defies Categories The trio's new album is an excellent addition to Chicago’s storied catalog of independent music, with standout tracks including “Skyscraper” and “The Moment.”
by Dylan Weinert | February 24, 2026Dance Yourself Clean with LCD Soundsystem Under a Starry Ballroom Ceiling With a new album slowly taking shape, James Murphy and company return to the historic Aragon for another four-night stand.
by Dylan Weinert | January 15, 2026Cate Le Bon’s Craft Blends Electronic and Analog Textures at Thalia Hall Welsh songwriter Cate Le Bon will be joined by New York’s Frances Chang next week at Thalia Hall.
by Dylan Weinert | January 8, 2026One Battle After Another: How the ICE Raids Brought Despair and Defiance to Chicago’s Music Community
by Dylan Weinert | November 11, 2025Post Animal, Recently Reunited With Founding Member Joe Keery, Is Back in Chicago The psych-leaning soft-rock group, formed in Chicago in 2014, plays Thalia Hall as part of a fall tour celebrating their new record. They recently reunited with one of their founding members, who happens to be a famous actor.
by Dylan Weinert | October 30, 2025Whitney Makes A “Small Talk” Masterpiece In conversation with Max Kakacek, a founding member and guitarist of Whitney, in advance of the band's forthcoming release.
