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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

Tchotchkes and Gay Punks Galore

September 25, 2025

Article by Kayla Matheus The grungy atmosphere and eclectic crowd of Empty Bottle should have given me a good sense of what beautiful chaos was to ensue for the next two hours, but it never could have prepared me for the outrageously intoxicating performance of Hunx & His Punx.  The opening band Tchotchke–an NYC girl trio made up of members Anastasia Sanchez (lead vocals, drums), Eva Cham ... more