Left Unsaid: Never Ending, It’s Better That Way – DIY Punk Rock and Beyond, an interview with Mario Rivera
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Lauren Mayberry at Thalia Hall | Enthralling Beyond Chvrches Oscar De Leon·February 11, 2025Everyone’s worst nightmare is the singer of a band putting out a solo record and touring it. Or...Concert ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
FACS – Wish Defense | The Duality of Sound and Noise Aaron Cooper·February 10, 2025Since the dawn of the 20th century, Chicago has been at the forefront of music. You can track...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicPhotosetRock & Roll·3 mins read
Blood Incantation at Chicago | Absolute Elsewhere and Beyond Oscar De Leon·December 10, 2024On December 3rd in the dead of Chicago winter, I found myself outside the famed Metro. Not only...Concert ReviewsFeatured·2 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
Bottom Bracket – I’m So Afraid of Where | Examining the Music History Books Adam P. Newton·November 11, 2024I used to believe in the idea of timeless music. The iconic stuff had to be of everlasting...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
Panteón Rococó In Chicago | Latin America’s Argument For Ska Oscar De Leon·October 19, 2024Growing up, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with Ska. It’s a pretty easy genre to hate on....Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Riot Fest 2024 – Where You Fit In Aaron Cooper·September 24, 2024You prefer smooth sailing when you get to a certain age. Be it your career, relationships, or even...Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival Coverage·6 mins read
Magdalena Bay in Chicago | The Imaginal Mystery Tour Oscar De Leon·September 20, 2024I hadn’t heard of Magdalena Bay when all of a sudden my social media feed was littered with...Concert ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Lollapalooza Is Dead – Long Live Lollapalooza Oscar De Leon·August 8, 2024Lollapalooza sucks. Or at least that’s what I have been telling myself since 2019. I have been attending...Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival Coverage·10 mins read
