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  • Review: Altin Gün @ Howard Theatre – 7/28/2023: Photos

    Review: Altin Gün @ Howard Theatre – 7/28/2023: Photos

    The sounds of 1960s and 70s-era Turkey, distilled through synths, electric guitars, and of course, the saz, make for some great psych-rock music that’s become a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Who knew? What started as a Facebook ad in Amsterdam looking for Turkish musicians has turned into, Altin Gün, a globe-trotting unit…

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  • Kelela’s “Raven” Unleashes a Sonic Revolution in Chicago: Photos

    Kelela’s “Raven” Unleashes a Sonic Revolution in Chicago: Photos

    In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Kelela emerges as an unparalleled force, a visionary who has seamlessly woven the threads of alternative and electro-R&B into a mesmerizing soundscape. With each boundary-defying release, she challenges conventions. Her latest creation, Raven, is a beautiful culmination of this ongoing journey. Recently, the stage at Chicago’s Thalia Hall became…

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  • JAWNY’s Debut Album Shines @ Thalia Hall: Photos

    JAWNY’s Debut Album Shines @ Thalia Hall: Photos

    Chicago came alive as indie-pop sensation JAWNY took to the stage to celebrate the release of his debut album, It’s Never Fair, Always True, out now on Interscope Records. In the blink of an eye, JAWNY has gone from an emerging artist to a headlining sensation, and a sold-out Thalia Hall was beyond ready to…

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  • Review: Caroline Polachek @ The Anthem – 5/19/2023 [Photos]

    Review: Caroline Polachek @ The Anthem – 5/19/2023 [Photos]

    Desire, I Want To Turn Into You is out now on Perpetual Novice. Nobody in pop has both the weirdo credentials and voice that Caroline Polachek has. She’s intrigued listeners over the years as one-half of Chairlift, as the electronic/ambient Ramona Lisa (her post-Chairlift solo project), and as a person yelling at a flock of geese.…

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  • Hangout Fest 2023 Day 3 Recap: Calvin Harris, The Kid LAROI, and Yung Gravy

    Hangout Fest 2023 Day 3 Recap: Calvin Harris, The Kid LAROI, and Yung Gravy

    See Hangout Fest 2023 coverage here. With an incredible Day 1 and Day 2 in the books, Sunday arrived with another day of sunshine, warmth, and must-hear music. On this final day, headliners Skrillex and Calvin Harris closed with huge sets. Both DJs are unwavering influences in the electronic music space, so to have them…

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  • Hangout Fest 2023 Day 2 Recap: SZA, Paramore, Ferg, and Flume

    Hangout Fest 2023 Day 2 Recap: SZA, Paramore, Ferg, and Flume

    See Hangout Fest 2023 coverage here. If you thought Day 1 of Hangout Fest 2023 was memorable, then Day 2 will blow your mind. SZA brought her chart-topping album, SOS, with so many adoring fans singing along. Plus, Paramore kicked off their highly-anticipated U.S. tour with a packed crowd. Along the way, Highly Suspect, The Maine,…

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  • Hangout Fest 2023 Day 1 Recap: RHCP, Lil Nas X and Tove Lo

    Hangout Fest 2023 Day 1 Recap: RHCP, Lil Nas X and Tove Lo

    See Hangout Fest 2023 coverage here. Day 1 of Hangout Fest 2023 was a huge success with lots of sunshine, sunscreen, and good times. Festivalgoers were eager for the day to start, arriving early to line the barricades in anticipation of their favorites hitting the various stages the festival boasts. Leading Friday on the beaches…

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  • Reliving Hangout Fest 2022: Photos

    Reliving Hangout Fest 2022: Photos

    Purchase tickets for Hangout Fest here It’s time for Hangout Fest 2023! If you’re heading down to the beach for this unmissable weekend, you’re going to want to check out this article on everything you need to know before you go. In celebration of the wild nights ahead, we’re reliving some of our favorite Hangout…

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  • Review: Yves Tumor @ Echostage – 5/4/2023 [Photos]

    Review: Yves Tumor @ Echostage – 5/4/2023 [Photos]

    Yves Tumor is a rockstar for a new musical generation. Not one that wants to pander to hit radio trends, though – their latest album’s title alone is a sign of that. Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) is a treasure trove of vulnerable lyricism juxtaposed…

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  • Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ The Anthem – 05/02/23 [Photos]

    Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ The Anthem – 05/02/23 [Photos]

    Cool It Down is out via Secretly Canadian On May 2nd, for the first time in thirteen years, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs took the stage in Washington, DC, to launch their highly-anticipated tour with a sold-out show at The Anthem. Their set hit the ground running – literally – from the moment it started, with…

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