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Pitchfork Music Festival Announces 2019 Lineup

Pitchfork Music Festival announced the full lineup to their 2019 festival, which takes place at Chicagos Union Park from July 19 to July 21.The eclectic lineup features headliners HAIM, Robyn, and The Isley Brothers, the last of which are celebrating their 60th anniversary in a set featuring special guests. Other highlights include Stereolab, who will be...

Millennium Park Announces Free Summer Concert Series

Millennium Parks Summer Concert Series has become a beloved tradition for Chicago summers, offering a wide variety of talented musicians performing free concerts throughout June, July and August. Concertgoers can bring their own food and alcohol and relax on Pritzker Pavilions lawn, beneath one of the citys best sound systems.This years lineup is eclectic...

Recap / Photos | Whitney @ Thalia Hall 2/15/18

By: Heidi PetersWhitney is a band that's all about love, so a hometown Valentine's runs suites them fine.  I caught the third and final night of the series at Thalia Hall, and all the pieces were in place, save for their trademark pause for a kiss, which was notably absent.Maybe it was lip...

FESTIVAL WATCH | Red Bull’s ‘30 Days In Chicago’ Concert Series

Festival Watch is a Tomorrow's Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know. Red Bull Sound Select's '30 Days In Chicago' - 11/1-11/30You Need To KnowRed Bull Sound Select has announced its 30 Days In Chicago concert series, bringing more than 80 musical acts to Chicago over the...

Lollapalooza Announces Aftershows For 2017 Festival Weekend

Lollapalooza has announced a massive schedule of official aftershows for the 2017 festival.Taking place between Tuesday, August 1 and Sunday, August 6 and featuring more than 50 artists across 16 Chicago venues, the concerts offer intimate opportunities for fans to see their favorite artists outside of the festival setting.Highlights include Ryan Adams and The Shins performing separate shows...

RECAP / PHOTOS | Whitney @ Thalia Hall 12/4/16

By: Heidi PetersTo witness Whitney at this point in their career is simply joyous.Their final show of the year on Sunday December 4 at Thalia Hall brought the Chicago-based group back home, rounding off their recent tour with a uniquely millennial flourish."No Matter Where We Go", has been getting spins on local radio, and...

8-UP | Eight Artists On The Way Up & When To Catch Them

We'll always cover the old favorites, but it's also worth keeping a lookout for artists that may be on their first few swings through Chicago. This new feature, 8-UP, showcases eight acts on the way up -- catch 'em before they're big.Check them out in this Spotify Playlist and check out when they'll...