April 19, 2024
Say Anything, Metro, Chicago, IL. December 11, 2017. Photo by Samantha Reyes

Say Anything Shouts Out Punk Rock Choruses, Waxes Emo Nostalgia for First of Two-Night Metro Run

Radar State Having never heard of or listened to Radar State before this show, there were a few things I learned during their set. 1. ...
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Jungle, Red Bull Sound Select 30 Days in Chicago, Metro, Chicago, IL. November 27, 2017. Photo by Samantha Reyes

Jungle Fills the Metro with Lush Grooves and a Delightful Dance Party

Red Bull In line with the headliner’s name, the venue’s entrance way was decked out in plants, and colorful cartoon owls.  Their cocktail menu even ...
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Amine. Red Bull Sound Select 2017 Chicago, Il. Photo by Kevin Baker

Aminé and Pell Bring Colorful Confidence to the Metro with Red Bull Sound Select 30 Days in Chicago

Pell New Orleans rapper, singer, writer, and producer Pell performed an exciting set as the supporting act for the night.  Just off the heels of ...
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SYD. Red Bull Sound Select 2017 Chicago, Il. Photo by Kevin Baker

Syd Brings Understated Sexiness to the Metro with Red Bull 30 Days in Chicago

New Zealander Bailey Wiley kicked off a night of female-focused talent with a lively set.  With her set in full swing, a couple clipboards  circulated, ...
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Ibeyi Red Bull 30 Days in Chicago at the Metro

French/Cuban Twins Ibeyi Inspire the Metro as Part of Red Bull 30 Days in Chicago

Koda opened up the night.  The tiny guy with a bigger voice hit his high notes, while his bassist and guitar player seemed to enjoy ...
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Whitney, Ne-Hi, and Mt. Joy Rock the Metro for Night 2 of Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago

Night two of Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago was incredibly impressive from start to finish.  The sold-out Metro show featuring Whitney, NE-HI, ...
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Mt. Joy Feature from Night 2 of Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago

I caught up with Mt. Joy when they opened for Whitney and NE-HI at night 2 of Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago.  ...
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GoldLink. Metro Chicago. 2017 Chicago, Il. Photo by Kevin Baker

Goldlink brings At What Cost Tour to a Sold Out Metro with Masego

Last night the Metro was taken over by D.C.’s GoldLink and Virginia’s Masego. The venue was almost immediately packed as doors opened, the stage dressed ...
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Laura Marling

Laura Marling’s Enigmatic Presence Cast a Spell Over the Metro

After visiting the ATM (Why can I never remember that the Metro is cash only?), I grabbed a Lagunitas IPA, and settled in against the ...
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Dream

The Dream leaves Chicago mesmerized at the Metro

It didn’t take long for The Dream to win over the Chicago crowd at his Metro show on February 25. The Dream is a behind-the-scenes ...
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