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Friday Album Reviews | 11 New Records You Need To Know

Foo Fighters Concrete & GoldDave Grohl and the Foo Fighters seem to be back with a vengeance, their newest record containing an energy that hasnt been seen from the alternative rockers in a long time. Almost entirely upbeat, the songs range from bombastic arena-rock tracks to grunge to punk. Its everything fans could want from...

FESTIVAL WATCH | Oaktoberfest

Oaktoberfest September 15 & 16Headliners To WatchMonophonics California five-piece Monophonics have a sound described as psychedelic soul. The lush arrangements of songs bring to mind Marvin Gaye, but the effects-drenched guitar and sprawling compositions have a 60s psych touch. With a unique, bass-driven sound with plenty of energy, these guys are set to bring a good...

Wilco Announces Touring Hiatus, New Jeff Tweedy-Produced Mavis Staples Album

While announcing a final batch of tour dates in Missouri and Minnesota, Wilco announced on social media that the band would be taking a break from touring in 2018.These will be the last Wilco shows of 2017 AND the band plan to take most, if not all, of 2018 off from the road, the band wrote on...

Dylan and Staples To Kickoff Concert Program At New Chicago Arena

Wintrust Arena, a 10,000-capacity venue, still unfinished, sits on the Near South Side as part of the McCormick Place Convention Center awaiting its grand unveiling this fall.  In addition to supplienting the already vast convention space in the complex, it will serve as a venue for DePaul Universitys basketball teams as well as...

Late Night Roundup | The National, U2, Pete Townshend, Gary Clark Jr. & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. The National on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Shortly after releasing the excellent new album Sleep Well Beast, Ohios The National stopped by Colberts show to perform the solemn track The Day I Die. With a giant backing band adding a...

This Week’s Shows | September 11 – September 17

The music scene in Chicago never slows down, and were here to keep you on track. Here is a list Tomorrows Verses favorite shows in town this week. Pete Townshends Classic Quadrophenia @ Rosemont Theater 9/13The Whos Pete Townshend is set to play an extremely special performance in Chicago on Wednesday. Joined by Pearl Jams Eddie...

Friday Album Reviews | 10 New Records You Need To Know

The National Sleep Well BeastOhios The National return with the much-anticipated follow-up to 2013s Trouble Will Find Me, and dont disappoint. Sleep Well Beast is another set of gorgeous, solemn songs, understated but affecting, conscious in every way. Production is flawless, and the lyrics are as personal and gorgeous as ever. Yet Sleep Well Beast...

FESTIVAL WATCH | Fulton Market Harvest Fest

 Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Fulton Market Harvest Fest September 30-October 1Headliners To WatchTortoise Chicago post-rock legends Tortoise will headline the festival Sunday. Truly one of the citys most talented group of musicians, their instrumental capabilities and creative compositions...

Review / Video | Depeche Mode @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater 8/30/17

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: DM FacebookThis was my first time seeing Depeche Mode, and it was immediately apparent I had a lot to learn.Ive listened to every Depeche Mode record and know their music well enough, but wasnt the same kind of diehard fan as the people I met in the parking lot, spouting...

On TV | David Rawlings' 'Cumberland Gap'

On TV features a quick recap of what we've been listening to at Tomorrow's Verse headquarters. Who: Songwriter and guitarist David Rawlings, joined by Gillian Welch and moreWhat: Rawlings performs Cumberland Gap for Minneapolis public radio station The CurrentYou Need To Know: The excellent album Poor Davids Almanack came out earlier this month,...