Snoh Aalegra kicked off her Fall 2019 North American tour here in Chicago and we got to be in the building to capture some shots thanks to longtime POD contributor, Mikayla Delson. The Swedish singer’s performance at Park West this past Thursday was in support of her latest […]
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Five studio albums and five headlining tours later, the self-proclaimed “best boy band since One Direction” is hitting North America with fresh hits and fresh energy, all the while keeping the spirited dynamic they’ve established over the years. BROCKHAMPTON’s new run out on the road has started, and
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Finneas is often most recognized for his work as a producer and collaborator of his world-conquering sister, Billie Eilish. Late this summer he announced his debut EP Blood Harmony and revealed a short run of dates in support of its release. The October tour turned out to be nothing short
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Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi returned to Chicago this past Friday, 10/4, now as a headliner for his Fall tour with previous experience playing in the Chi including Lolla. While Capaldi has risen in the Pop world thanks to his ability for writing heartfelt & emotionally-charged ballads, on the
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Sunday night at Lincoln Hall I got to part of the intimate crowd that came to the north side club to check out Bleached on their latest tour with supporting acts The Paranoyds plus Rave Ami. The openers had an entertaining set, with the final two tracks by
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The Growlers’ 2019 tour brought them to Chicago’s Metro for two nights, and this double-date duty brewing early hype for the band’s latest visit. By the end of the night, it was clear why fans needed Brooks Nielsen and team to make two appearances. The setlist delivered on
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The third annual Los Dells Festival in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin wrapped up this past weekend and it was yet another success for the young festival. The lineup once again provided some solid performances from acts all across the Latin music industry. Some of my favorite from Sunday’s festivities
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After a delayed lineup reveal, a bill distinctively light on heavy-hitting talent (compared to years past), a decline in attendance balanced with a noticeably young crowd, a steel barricade collapse, and several cancelled sets later, Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival somehow survived and flourished through adversity for its
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Omar Apollo celebrated playing Lollapalooza 2019 by putting on another performance later that night at Chop Shop. The Friday night Lolla aftershow was kicked off by Yoshi Flower, with the Hobart, IN native being largely responsible for the crowd that gathered at the Wicker Park venue. When Omar
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Seattle’s best weekend in the Summer just wrapped up, as Capitol Hill Block Party returned for its 23rd year and furthered its stride as one of the last independently owned festivals of its size in the country. Capitol Hill has long been known as Seattle’s neighborhood to dance
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2019 Summertime Chi is right on the horizon, but the city got a chance to start enjoying the good vibes a bit early thanks to the first House Party at House of Vans Chicago. The first party of the season boasted Vince Staples & Bas, plus Vonnie D
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This past Friday I was part of the crowd that packed into the hall at Schubas to check out what would become a brilliant display from a pair of Chicago-bred artists. Show-opener Emily blue was pretty damn fun. The first couple of songs were a bit more singer-songwriter
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