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Khruangbin, April 19, 2018. Photo by Samantha Reyes. Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL.

Khruangbin Brings Epic Chill with First of Two Sold Out Lincoln Hall Shows

Posted on April 23, 2018April 30, 2018 by Sam Reyes

A night with minimum vocals brought maximum impact with The Mattson 2 and Khruangbin’s first of two sold out nights at Lincoln Hall. Identical twin brothers Jared and ...

Billie Eilish, March 31, 2018. Photo by Samantha Reyes. Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL

Billie Eilish Proves She’s One to Watch at Her Sold Out Lincoln Hall Show

Posted on April 2, 2018April 7, 2018 by Sam Reyes

I never would’ve thought that I would someday be in my early thirties fangirling over a sixteen year old girl. Having seen my second Billie ...

Danny Brown March 12, 2018. Photo by Kevin Baker. Chicago, Il

Danny Brown and Joey Purp Get the Crowd Bouncing at Goose Island’s 312 Day at House of Vans

Posted on March 13, 2018March 19, 2018 by Sam Reyes

Last night, Goose Island wrapped up their 312 Week with a closing 312 Day performance with Danny Brown, Joey Purp, and frequent partner House of ...

Rhye, Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL. March 8, 2018. Photo by Samantha Reyes.

Rhye Brings Beauty in Softness at Sold Out Thalia Hall Show

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Sam Reyes

Boulevards One of the unexpected surprises of the night was the high-energy, eighties-infused set from opener Boulevards–stage name for Raleigh, North Carolina based R&B/soul musician ...

The National, Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL. December 13, 2017. Photo by Samantha Reyes

The National Brings a Second Night of Emotionally-Driven Dad Rock

Posted on January 11, 2018January 13, 2018 by Sam Reyes

This Is The Kit This Is The Kit opened with a brief, yet angelic set befitting the gorgeously gilded Civic Opera. Although the number of ...

Interview: Morgan Saint Shares Her Catchy Dream Pop and Stunningly Powerful Vision Behind Debut EP 17 Hero

Posted on December 13, 2017December 18, 2017 by Sam Reyes

It’s been a whirlwind year for visual artist turned singer-songwriter Morgan Saint. After signing to Epic records this summer, she released debut single “You,” which ...

Mogwai, House of Blues Chicago, December 2, 2017. Photo by Samantha Reyes

Mogwai Fills the House of Blues with Dreamy Sights and Sounds

Posted on December 3, 2017December 18, 2017 by Sam Reyes

Xander Harris Experimental electronic producer Xander Harris started the night off on a somber note, reflecting on last year’s Ghost Ship Warehouse tragedy, “…those were ...

Ekali, Bottom Lounge, November 29, 2017. Photo by Samantha Reyes

Ekali, Medasin Turn It Up on the Babylon Tour

Posted on November 30, 2017December 18, 2017 by Sam Reyes

Medasin ft. Josh Pan Supporting act Medasin–known for his remix of Portugal. The Man’s breakthrough hit “Feel It Still” and Masego collaboration on The Pink Polo EP–brought ...

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

Posted on November 28, 2017December 9, 2017 by Sam Reyes

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 ...

Pell. Red Bull Sound Select 2017 Chicago, Il. Photo by Kevin Baker

Interview: Pell talks about his upcoming EP Release, Influences and Career Highlight to Date

Posted on November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by Sam Reyes

A frequent guest vocalist on an eclectic array of songs (Big Gigantic, Aluna George and more) Pell is one of those artists you might’ve already ...

Mura Masa. Red Bull Sound Select 2017 Chicago, Il. Photo by Kevin Baker

Mura Masa, Tennyson, and slenderbodies Eased Their Way Into a Full Blown Dance Party at Concord

Posted on November 17, 2017November 21, 2017 by Sam Reyes

slenderbodies I was admittedly slightly bummed when Bonzai–originally slated for this lineup–suddenly dropped out without notice. However, it was a pleasant surprise that she was ...

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