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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

The Waterparks Tour You Didn’t Know About

October 15, 2025

Article by Madison Luongo Since pop rock band Waterparks’ formation in 2011, they have always made a strong effort to stay immersed and involved in their fan’s lives beyond the average music artist. The band– consisting of singer Awsten Knight, guitarist Geoff Wigington, and drummer Otto Wood, –continuously makes being a fan of their group an immersive and unforgettable experience, and this could ... more