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Anberlin and Switchfoot Bring an Unforgettable Night to House of Blues Chicago

There are a few bands out there that will always hold a special place in my heart, and for me, Anberlin is at the very top of that list. I've been fortunate enough to follow the band through different chapters of their career, from attending their supposed final

Ministry and Acid Bath Bring Generations of Metal Fans Together at The Salt Shed

This was my first time seeing both Ministry and Acid Bath live. After missing Acid Bath's show at The Salt Shed last year, I finally had another opportunity to catch them at the same venue. Their music was still relatively new to me, and this was my first

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KNOCKED LOOSE x DENZIL CURRY take over Chicago

On the Last day of September, Knocked Loose made their 4th stop of ”The Hive Mind” tour in a rainy Chicago night at the Salt Shed. Although unfavorable weather It was a near sellout crowd in Chicago. From when the doors opened the crowd was massive, let’s not forget

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LEAP kicks off world tour @ HOB Anaheim

The date is September 30, 2026 and you're on your way to the House of Blues Anaheim to see one of your favorite bands kick off their world tour. The name of the band? LEAP. This is meant to be a 36-stop tour for their debut album,

Modest Mouse Bring A Massive Crowd To The Sylvee

The Sylvee, Madison, hosted Indie rock band Modest Mouse on September 29th with Caroline Rose supporting. I had only known Modest Mouse from their 2004 album "Good News For People Who Love Bad News" with their huge hit song "Float On". At the time I had

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Sin Bandera's Escenas Tour @ Kia Forum

Sin Bandera's Escenas Tour made its way to the Kia Forum on September 27, 2026. And though I find myself saying it way too often, the sun has yet to let me down, and so it was a beautiful day in L.A. Getting there before doors open,

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Phoebe Bridgers Transports Chicago to Outer-Space During Night One of her Two-Night Residency

The atmosphere was mysterious and beautiful, for a multitude of reasons, Friday night. Large crowds gathered outside of The United Center, fans eager to see the Indie-Alt star, Phoebe Bridgers.  After a few year stint as front-woman of trio “Boygenius” in addition to a well needed break from

Shinedown Visit Small Town Festival

The McHenry Music Festival did not disappoint with this years lineup. On September 10th,night one was all about the rock, the lineup included Nonpoint, Yelawolf, Daughtry and Shinedown. I was on assignment for Shinedown and was getting ready for an awesome show. I arrived towards the end of Daughtry&

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Soda Stereo: Stop #2 of 5 - @ the Kia Forum

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Soda Stereo hit their second stop of their 5-show ECOS tour. [Tonight's] stop? The Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. Everything about that day was absolutely stunning, which was well captured by the band's (Instagram) story of the beautifully lit venue

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El Tri rocks n' rolls through the House of Blues Anaheim

On Friday August 28, 2026, El Tri made a stop in Anaheim's own House of Blues at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Stepping into the venue for the first time, I was able to see, firsthand, what the band had posted earlier in the day - a beautiful (and chilled) venue.

DevilDriver Brings New Music To Chicago

Bottom Lounge in Chicago was one of many stops for DevilDriver on the "Strike and Kill Us" tour after the release of their latest album "Strike and Kill". Their new album has been the talk of the metal community since it's release in July,

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The Train: Train Hasn't Left the Station: 25 Years Later

Remember those songs that would get stuck in your head because your Mom listened to them on repeat? They were probably songs by Train.

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TNA Lockdown 2026: A Night of Steel, Surprises and History.

After a 10-year absence, TNA Lockdown finally returned in 2026, bringing back one of the most recognizable concepts in TNA history: every match takes place inside a steel cage. And after a decade away, Lockdown had a lot to live up to. Thankfully, the event delivered from beginning to

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Alejandro Aranda takes over The Echo in Los Angeles

On August 6, 2026, Alejandro Aranda plays a beautifully eerie set at Los Angeles' The Echo. Although he himself exclaimed that the songs were happy, he laughed at his own realization - that the songs/intros themselves were actually very melancholic. Combined with his outfit, which barely showed the top

From Auburn, AL to Los Angeles, CA: The Stews Deliver Southern Charm to the West

A sound so addictive, you'll need another hit

Anti-Everything but The Forge for the DED (Exclusive VRSTY Interview!)

DED comes to The Forge for their Anti-Everything Headliner Tour with The Fiction We Create, VRSTY, and Dropout Kings! First off what an epic lineup and an epic surprise for you guys because I got to interview Joey from VRSTY! I am so excited to talk more about what

Pop-Punk & Metal In One Night? Avenged Sevenfold Bring Good Charlotte Along For The Ride

On August 31st, Avenged Sevenfold made another stop in Tinley Park, this is their second Chicago stop in the past year. I was there for both but this time I got to cover the show and see another band I've been following since High school, Good Charlotte! Last

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Violent Femmes Bring Their Experimental Sound to LA for 4 Nights

Both, their debut album "Violent Femmes" and fan favorite "Hallowed Ground" played from front to back, just as the doctor ordered.

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KALEO takes his Way Down We Go Tour to Chicago

KALEO headlines his Way Down We Go Tour - bringing his tour to Chicago, along with opener Dawes. I am going to start off with a little personal rant because this was my last show in Chicago, as a resident. I have seen, and covered, over forty-five shows in my

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Summer School Tour is back at The House of Blues!

Hey everyone! Summer School Tour is BACKKKK and now in the most iconic venue in Chicago, The House of Blues! This year we welcome Guardrail, Games We Play, Chase Petra, Winona Fighter and Honey Revenge! What a lineup and so many new discoveries for me. As much as I love

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Passion Pit takes over the Riviera Theater in Chicago

On July 20, 2026, Passion Pit brought the passion to Chicago's Riviera Theatre. Along with him, he brought opener Arden Jones for a night of great music of great vibes. One of the most fascinating things about the show was Michael Angelakos' (Passion Pit's) face.

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No Surprise: Rainbow Kitten Surprise Does Alt-Rock Right

One of the most colorful, vibrant, and bright shows on the planet that you don't want to wear sunglasses for.

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Muse's Chicago stop on The Wow Signal U.S. Tour proved why they remain one of the best live acts in the world.

Muse kicked off their The Wow Signal U.S. Tour in support of their 10th studio album, The Wow Signal, released just weeks before the tour began. Once the lineup was announced, it was clear this would be one of the best ways to kick off the summer concert season.

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Jinjer Stops at the Sylvee During Their "Duel" Tour

The Sylvee, Madison, hosts another deathcore band on July 14th and I needed to be there. Jinjer has been around since about 2012 when they dropped their first EP but I didn't start really hearing about them until recently. When I was at the Sylvee for my last

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311 and Dirty Heads co-headline on their "So Glad You Made It" Tour

Nothing says Summertime Chi more than live music on a hot summer day. This day was July 12, 2026 and the spot to be at was Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. Legendary bands 311 & Dirty Heads made their second stop of the tour in the second city. Along