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    Glixen Shines Bright at Schubas

    March 11, 2025

    Article by Ciara Rose Belfiore Forest is an artist who makes self-described “girl-gaze alt-rock.” They split their time between Los Angeles and Chicago, making Schubas their Chicago return. Forest talked about how special it was to play Schubas and have their parents present at the show. In addition to performing songs from their latest EP Intravenous French Kiss and their 2023 single “Porno ... more

    Standing in the Middle with Jesse Welles

    March 11, 2025

    Article by Aidan Heilman Jesse Welles has been releasing music under various pseudonyms and in different bands as early as 2012 in Arkansas, where he was born and raised. His most recent band, Welles, formed in Nashville and released one full studio rock album, “Red Trees and White Trashes” in 2018 under 300 Entertainment. They have since been largely inactive through and post Covid-19. Jesse Well ... more

    Dance, Dance, Dance with Horsegirl

    March 5, 2025

    Article by Ciara Rose Belfiore Originally hailing from Texas but now Chicago-based, rock band Answering Machines kicked off the night at the Metro. They released their debut album The Big Catch in 2024, and since then have been performing shows all around Chicago. Answering Machines delivers fast-paced punk with a pop sensibility. Their drums, guitars, bass, and overall stage presence brought an e ... more

    A Valentine’s Day Date with Phantogram

    February 21, 2025

    Article and photos by Jessica Martens Electro-pop duo Phantogram brought the heat to Aragon Ballroom on a snowy Chicago night. The band’s Running Through Colors” tour follows the release of their fifth studio album Memory of a Day which was written during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hailing from Greenwich, New York, the band comprises Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. Though both membe ... more

    Soccer Mommy Is In Bloom

    February 10, 2025

    Article by Ciara Rose Belfiore, photos by Adi Cohen Sarah Beth Tomberlin, known simply by her stage name Tomberlin, opened the show. Tomberlin delivers reflective indie folk consisting of acoustic guitar and transcendent vocals. After a few acoustic songs, she’s joined by her cellist. The cello adds depth to Tomberlin’s dreamy folk, accentuating her high notes. In addition to songs from her own di ... more