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
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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
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Superdrag at The Subterranean | Rock n Roll With No Hassle Aaron Cooper·July 30, 2024When Superdrag announced a one-off reunion show earlier this spring, I was beyond shocked. The band called it...Concert ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·6 mins read
Pitchfork Music Festival – Chicago 2024 Aaron Cooper·July 23, 2024I don’t want to start my festival coverage on a downer, but I think all of us can...Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival Coverage·7 mins read
LCD Soundsystem | Four Nights In Chicago – Was It Worth It? Oscar De Leon·June 7, 2024“It will all be worth it.” That’s what I told myself as I pulled the trigger on buying...Concert ReviewsFeatured·5 mins read
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