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    In Love and Death, Fans of The Used Are United

    May 2, 2025

    Article by Natalie Silva Picking up where they left off in late March/early April, The Used came back to Chicago’s House of Blues for another three night stint celebrating 25 years of the band’s existence. The Used, a nostalgic-for-many emo band, is currently composed of vocalist Bert McCracken, guitarist Joey Bradford, drummer Dan Whitesides, and bassist Jepha Howard. This group’s tour has consis ... more

    Mount Eerie Brings Peace to Thalia Hall

    April 24, 2025

    Article by Natalie Silva For those unfamiliar with Phil Elverum’s latest project, Mount Eerie has been a post-Microphones success since 2003 when he began releasing music under the moniker. Keeping up with the classic experimental folk sound of his past, Phil delivered a beautiful combination of spoken word-like performances and songs off of his latest album Night Palace on a Sunday evening in Chi ... more

    Ani DiFranco’s Unprecedented Sh!t Tour Takes Thalia Hall by Storm

    April 14, 2025

    Article by Dylann Gretz Iconic feminist folk singer Ani DiFranco made a stop in Chicago at Thalia Hall on April 10th and 11th for her Unprecedented Sh!t Tour. A tour for her 23rd studio album “Unprecedented Sh!t”. After 23 albums and more than 30 years of touring DiFranco still managed to blow her audience away as she stood in front of the microphone with a guitar strapped across her shoulder seam ... more

    Those Days Are Gone, These Days Have Just Begun

    April 14, 2025

    Article by Natalie Silva What better way to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Free Throw’s debut album Those Days Are Gone than with a sold-out show at Metro Chicago?! Featuring openers Harrison Gordon and Ben Quad, emo lovers far and wide flocked to the venue to see these three acts tear up the stage on Friday night.  Bringing the energy from the moment they walked on stage, Harrison Gor ... more

    Movements causes a “Ruckus!” at Aragon Ballroom

    April 9, 2025

    Article and photos by Jessica Martens California post-hardcore band Movements took over the Aragon Ballroom on March 22. The four piece formed in California in 2015, and consists of vocalist Patrick Miranda, drummer Spencer York, guitarist Ira George and bass player Austin Cressey. The band has been touring on and off since the release of their third studio album Ruckus! in 2023. This tour was esp ... more