Randy Newman Dark Matter [8/4]It only makes sense for Randy Newman to return in 2017 with his first new material in nine years. The songwriters knack for cynical and sarcastic songwriting fits perfectly with the political climate, a fact not lost on Newman, who delivers songs like Putin with a firm tongue-in-cheek cleverness. The record still...

LCD Soundsystem American Dream [9/1]James Murphy and his band return with their first record since 2010, American Dream. Though distinctly mining sounds from the same 80s post-punk and new wave scenes that have defined the career, the new record is definitely a change for the band, straying further from the pop-oriented nature of This Is Happening....

[instagram id="BYV6yEnh5ic"]Lockn' is a Pete Shapiro production, so you can reliably expect some Grateful Dead in the mix every year.This year, both Phil Lesh and Bob Weir had both scheduled and unscheduled appearances -- on the main stage and elsewhere.  Let's take a review through video...The first big...

Few artists in history have owned a color the way that Prince did purple.Now, Pantone Inc., the New Jersey company that specializes in color matching and developments, has created an official shade of purple to honor Prince.The color, created with permission from Princes estate, is named Love Symbol #2, a reference to his iconic...

On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: The War On DrugsWhat: A laid-back, acoustic session in front of a small audience for San Francisco radio station KFOGYou Need To Know: Having released an incredible new record, A Deeper Understanding, last week, The War On Drugs...

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...

On TV features a quick recap of some of the music weve been playing at the Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: Jason Isbell and the 400 UnitWhat: An intimate, acoustic performance as part of NPRs Tiny Desk Concerts series.You Need To Know: Promoting his excellent new record The Nashville Sound, Isbell and his band packed into...

Update 2/8/18 The construction has been completed and the new restaurant certainly looks as beautiful as the renderings promised... [twitter id="961162523125977088"]Photos via Gensler Chicago and Schuba's.Venerable Chicago music venue Schubas Tavern is building an upscale restaurant next door to the venue, which sits at Belmont and Southport.Tied House is set to...

The revived and beloved television show Twin Peaks has been bringing a number of musical acts to each episode, with the most recent featuring Eddie Vedder.The Pearl Jam singer performed Out of Sand at the shows infamous Bang Bang Bar.The song was initially debuted during a solo set in 2016, and has only been...

Depeche Mode @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 8/30English electronic band Depeche Mode are on a world tour that stops by Tinley Park on Wednesday. The extremely influential 80s band is promoting their excellent new record, Spirit, and performing for the first time in the Chicago area since 2013. Psych-rock band Warpaint will open the show.Kevin Morby @...