April 23, 2024

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Author: Sam Reyes

Sam is an LA native who moved to Chicago after wrapping up her MBA at Indiana University. With a corporate job in Market Research Consulting, Sam spends most of her free time teaching yoga and obsessing over music. With prior experience in music PR, she's now trying her hand on the other side of the publicity equation covering and photographing concerts.

Interview: Matt Caughthran of The Bronx gives insight on their Tour and album “V”

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We interview The Bronx leader singer Matt Caughthran while they were on the road and talked his favorite collaboration, their alter ego Mariachi El Bronx, ...
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Nosaj Thing Brings Dreamy Ethereal Beats to Bottom Lounge

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This past Thursday brought a trio of DJs to the Bottom Lounge.  Jim E-Stack started off the night performing to a few eager dancers who ...
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Tei Shi Hits All the High Notes on Her First Headlining Show in Chicago

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Tei Shi’s first headlining gig swung by Schubas Tavern last night to promote her full-length debut “Crawl Space.”  Three attractive men walked through the crowd ...
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Nick Murphy Packs the Vic Theatre with a Soulfully Real Performance

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Nick Murphy, the artist formerly and more commonly known as Chet Faker, brought an amazing live show to the Vic Theater this past Friday.  Murphy, ...
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Khalid. House of Blues 2017.

Chicago Music Mix: What You Should Hear 101

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From Hip-Hop to House to Indie and everything in between, we want to spotlight our favorite songs and artists playing in the city in our ...
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Orwells

The Orwells Kick Off Riot Fest Weekend with Raucous House of Vans After Show

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The line for Thursday night at the House of Vans went all the way out the alley.  The West Loop indoor skate park and occasional ...
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Chicago

Chicago Music Mix: What You Should Hear

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From Hip-Hop to House to Indie and everything in between, we want to spotlight our favorite songs and artists playing in the city in our ...
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Marian Hill

Marian Hill returns to Chicago with an alluring performance at the Vic Theatre

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Within seconds of entering the Vic Theatre, I knew I was in for a treat. The bass shook the bar by the entrance, signaling an ...
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Mastodon

Mastodon headline benefit show at the Metro uniting Three Floyds and Dark Matter to benefit Hope For The Day

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What do heavy metal, coffee, beer, and suicide prevention have in common?  Last night, Mastodon, Dark Matter Coffee, and Three Floyds Brewing all came together ...
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Sza

SZA’s CTRL tour with Smino and Ravyn Lenae was a Sold Out Success at Concord

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With an earlier show time starting at 7:00 pm, I arrived too late to catch Ravyn Lenae and only caught the end of Smino’s set.  ...
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