David Gilmour 2015-2016 Tour PreviewBy: Matt FricksLegendary guitarist and Pink Floyd icon, David Gilmour kicked off his 2015-2016 tour this Saturday night in Croatia. The tour start anticipates the release of his upcoming studio album, Rattle That Lock Gilmours first since 2006s On AnIsland.With only a few album teasers to stir up some conversation...

Less than a week before Riot Fest comes to Douglas Park for the first time, St. Anthony Hospital has threatened significant legal action against the Chicago music festival.The hospital, located at 2875 W. 19th St., sits on the southern edge of the park, and representatives claim the festival will disrupt business and cause harm to...

Though Alabama Shakes'Sound & Color has only been out for four months, singer, guitarist and songwriter Brittany Howard has apparently stayed busy, recording a new set of songs under the moniker 'Thunderbitch.'The album is available for streaming now at theband's website, and features members of Nashville bands Fly Golden Eagle and Clear Plastic Masks....

By: Alex WoodChance The Rapper & Lil B- Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape) [8/5]Supposedly recorded on acid when the two rappers first met, Free (Based Freestyles) finds both artists informally rapping and ranting over long beats. Despite the freestyle format, the product is well conceived and surprisingly ambitious, proving both writers to be amongst the more...

By: Alex WoodFoo Fighters performed at a sold-out Wrigley Field on Saturday, delivering a massive set list combining covers, newer material and classics.With aftermarket tickets starting around $200, its safe to say that Chicago was excited for the bands return. And with a carefully designed 24-song set list, Dave Grohl and his band seemed equally...

Here it is the Thursday after Phish's Magnaball festival and there'sno shortage of opinions on the music at the three day festival. We're gearing up to publish a couple of our own, but before we do, We published two reviews of the fest, one from a Phish festival veteran, Aaron Stein, and one from a...

My Morning Jacket's Jim James recorded a new song, "Take Care Of You," for the soundtrack ofNo Escape, a film starring Owen Wilson, Lake Bell and Pierce Brosnan. The soundtrack is out now, and Jamesshared a music video for the songwhich juxtaposes the singer with clips from thefilm.Thesong features a spacey introduction before becoming...

Maceo Parker Makes It FunkyWords:Joann D. Ball | Photos: Philamonjaro StudioMaceo Parker is a soul and funk legend. Hes best known for bringing the noise for James Brown, George Clinton and Prince. His trademark saxophone percussion style has been a hip-hop samplers delight. For the last two decades, he has been music director of his...

With Pink Floyds The Endless River behind him, David Gilmour is back to recording and touring under his own name.Next months issue of UK rock magazine MOJO will feature an exclusive recording of Gilmour covering the Beatles Here, There And Everywhere. Though the magazine hits news stands Tuesday, the track is available to listen...

Hoxeyville is a festival with a charm that is completely in line with its name. After a brief flirtation with trying to grow a bit and book national acts, it seems to have embraced what it is: an annual August showcase for Michigan talent in the pristine Pure Michigan of Manistee National Forest.Of course...