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    “Still Above” expectations for indie music: mark william lewis at Empty Bottle

    November 24, 2025

    Article and photos by Bri Guntz With one single guitar strum, the chattering crowd at Empty Bottle was immediately silenced when opener Samba Jean-Baptiste took the stage Nov. 16. His soft and mellow vocals seemed to mesmerize the audience. The room fell to a palpable silence, quiet enough that the soft popping of cans opening and bottle caps jingling could be heard at the bar. Indie, bedroom-pop ... more

    Mosh Pits on a Monday; Wednesday Takes on the Riviera

    November 21, 2025

    Article by Melody Kpahn On Monday night, the Rivieria Theatre’s ornate showroom was submerged in fog. Bright purple lights bounced off the golden fixtures adorning the walls. The stage was a sight to behold; accompanying the six electric guitars propped in the center was a variety of dolls. Some were ominous and vintage-looking, while others were imitations of popular children’s characters, like P ... more

    Subterranean wins the LOTTO with They Are Gutting A Body Of Water

    November 5, 2025

    Article by Ciara Rose Belfiore, cover photo by your.new.twin.sized.bed on Instagram Indie rockers Guitar opened the show with their delightful brand of slacker rock. Hailing from Portland, the band recently released their latest album We’re Headed to the Lake in October. A little The Presidents Of The United States-ish, it’s incredibly refreshing to hear a band like Guitar channel a kind of 90’s a ... more

    Prime Punk from Down Under: Radio Free Alice’s Chicago Debut

    October 27, 2025

    Article by Andromeda Nerge Tuesday, September 23 spelled big news for Chicago’s post-punk fans, as Melbourne-based band Radio Free Alice made their Chicago debut at Schubas.  Preceding the show, the band Zastava played a set, clearly setting the mood with their intense alternative sound. Hailing from Detroit, the rock quartet brought a frenzied noise-rock performance to the stage, playing songs fr ... more

    between friends WOW’s the House of Blues

    October 16, 2025

    Article by Madison Luongo, photos by Finley Harrison On the warm night of Wednesday, October 8th, the inside House of Blues theater was buzzing with excitement, waiting patiently for indie duo between friends to take the stage. The group, consisting of siblings Brandon and Savannah Hudson, is currently embarking on the WOW! Tour, promoting their most recently released album of the same name. The d ... more