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    Welcome Home Slow Pulp

    November 27, 2024

    Moon Type took the stage at Thalia Hall to kick off Slow Pulp’s second night in Chicago. Like Slow Pulp, Moon Type is also a local Chicago based band. Margaret McCarthy’s hypnotic vocals blended with Joe Suihkonen and Andrew Clinkman’s guitar, and Emerson Hunton on drums for an amazing performance. They performed songs like “Ferry” from their 2021 album Bodies of Water. When paired with McCarthy’s ... more

    An Evening at Beat Kitchen with Jared Hochberg of Robot Heart Throb!

    November 24, 2024

    Article and interview by Waverly Cayo The schools don’t teach you as much about ‘sax’ as they used to, so sit back, relax, and let Chicago’s own Robot Heart Throb show you the works!  Last Saturday, I sat down with Jared Hochberg — the lead vocalist of the band Robot Heart Throb — where we discussed Midwest emo, the 2007 film Juno, and whether Naperville is considered a Chicago suburb! (Spoil ... more

    Locking In with Robin from Fleet Foxes

    November 24, 2024

    Article by Aisling Heaphy, photos by Finley Harrison As the first flakes of long-awaited snow fell upon Chicago, Fleet Foxes fans huddled for warmth at Thalia Hall on Wednesday evening. The fans were in for a rare treat— one of eleven shows in Robin Pecknold’s First (last?) Solo Acoustic Tour.  Before Pecknold took the stage, opener Hannah Frances entranced the audience with stories of heartb ... more

    Get Back Now, Here Comes Dehd!

    November 24, 2024

    Article and photos by Grace Wallace The evenings may be cooling down in Chicago as winter nears, but spirits were still high as fans filled Thalia Hall last Thursday, November 14th, for the closing show of Dehd’s 2024 tour. Celebrating their latest album, Poetry, the local indie rock band traveled across the US and Canada performing, ending with 3 nights in their hometown. The audience was treated ... more

    Gami Gang Floods Chicago’s House of Blues

    November 19, 2024

    Article and photos by Natalie Silva You know you’ve tapped into the emo-punk-rock scene when you start to recognize half of the crowd at all of the concerts you go to. This was made quite apparent at the Origami Angel show last Saturday at House of Blues in downtown Chicago. Sprinkled throughout the venue were people repping Hot Mulligan merch and singing along to the Microwave playing pre-show. W ... more