Moontype – I Let the Wind Push Down On Me | Who Needs Nostalgia Anyway?
Here at Bearded Gentlemen Music, we frequently rage against the nostalgia machine like we’re Zack and Tom. No...
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Denzel Curry at The Salt Shed | The Art of Acting a Damn Fool
At a Denzel Curry concert, “hype” and “rage” aren’t just words; they’re a full-blown experience. The energy never...
Mercury Rev at The Empty Bottle | A Spellbinding Sonic Journey
There are rare moments when life feels weightless, when you’re soaring without a care in the world. Riding...
Meshuggah at Chicago | Live With Relentless Intensity
On a calm, quiet April 1st evening in Chicago, the city remained still. Well, except at the Aragon...
Kraftwerk at The Auditorium Theatre | A Step Ahead of The Future
At first glance, a two-hour set with four guys standing motionless behind their synthesizers might seem like the...
Trentemøller – A Sonic Journey on a Blustering Chicago Evening
On a frigid Chicago night in February, a swarm of fans clad in black descended upon Outset, the...
Lauren Mayberry at Thalia Hall | Enthralling Beyond Chvrches
Everyone’s worst nightmare is the singer of a band putting out a solo record and touring it. Or...
FACS – Wish Defense | The Duality of Sound and Noise
Since the dawn of the 20th century, Chicago has been at the forefront of music. You can track...
Blood Incantation at Chicago | Absolute Elsewhere and Beyond
On December 3rd in the dead of Chicago winter, I found myself outside the famed Metro. Not only...
Chat Pile at Thalia Hall | An Electrifying Show on Election Night
A nervous tension loomed over the audience at Thalia Hall in Chicago that night. While there was undeniable...