Gogol Bordello in Chicago: A Party Like No Other Oscar De Leon·August 11, 2023In a sweaty small venue in Chicago, whose floor is bouncing with the lively crowd of punks, the...Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Yellowcard at Chicago – Blissful, Nostalgic, Emo Vibes Oscar De Leon·August 2, 2023In a time filled with pop-punk nostalgia, one of the biggest names to cash in is Yellowcard. After...Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Bikini Kill at The Salt Shed | Bringing Riot Grrrl to Chicago Oscar De Leon·April 28, 2023Riot grrrl was in full effect in Chicago on April 22nd. Brash, fierce, feminist punk rang through the...Concert ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Maldita Vecindad at The Riviera: A Triumphant Return To Chicago Oscar De Leon·November 22, 2022Maldita Vecindad and Chicago seem to not be getting along. Sadly, in 2019, their performance at Aragon Ballroom...Concert ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Interview with Caitlin Edwards, lead singer and guitar player for Chicago’s Bumsy and the Moochers Dane Jackson·September 1, 2022Close your eyes and remind yourself what the music landscape looked like in 2012. Back then, folks like...FeaturedInterviewMusicNew Jams·5 mins read
A Conversation With High Waisted At Riot Fest Chicago Aaron Cooper·November 22, 2016Aaron Cooper has a conversation with NY's High Waisted at Riot Fest Chicago, discussing surf, parties, and gender equality in mainstream music.Interview·7 mins read
Riot Fest Chicago 2016 Aaron Cooper·October 10, 2016It can be argued that Riot Fest is a festival for people who hate what bigger festivals have become and in that sense, it's my festival. It's our festival.Festival Coverage·9 mins read
Brother O’ Brother / Riverhorse @ Chicago Street Pub (Joliet IL), March 26th, 2016 Aaron Cooper·April 15, 2016Having Brother O' Brother and Riverhorse share a record label would be strange enough, much less the same bill. But something about the night worked.Concert Reviews·5 mins read
The Showcase: November 2024 Aaron Cooper·November 20, 2024I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...Best of ListsFeatured·6 mins read
Chat Pile at Thalia Hall | An Electrifying Show on Election Night Oscar De Leon·November 12, 2024A nervous tension loomed over the audience at Thalia Hall in Chicago that night. While there was undeniable...Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
