THE CONCERT CHRONICLES

AURORA at Paris’ Zénith, birds flew and hearts opened

AURORA has never really followed the rules of pop music. Since her first album, All My…
LIVE REVIEW: Squid at Revolution Hall, Portland, OR – April 30, 2025

Squid kicked off the U.S. leg of their “Cowards” tour with a thrilling performance at Portland’s…
The Used at 25: Older, Wiser, and Unapologetically Emo

What is it about The Used that got them to 25? What makes these shows so…
Silverstein play Madison to celebrate “25 YEARS OF NOISE”

Just this past weekend, my husband and I trekked up to Madison from Milwaukee to catch…
Zeds Dead at Rawhide: Sold-out show

Zeds Dead delivered an unforgettable set at their sold-out show at Rawhide, blending heavy bass with…
Cheekface brings quirky charm to The Sinclair

On a vibrant Saturday night, Cheekface transformed The Sinclair into a haven of indie rock eccentricity.…
aron! brings his cozy pop charm to NYC at The Gin Mill’s Speakeasy

There’s something quietly galvanic about watching an artist step into their moment—and on Tuesday night, at…
A healing pulse: Raven Drum Foundation’s star-studded benefit at The Cutting Room

There was a heartbeat running through The Cutting Room last Friday night—not just the pulse of…
OsamaSon lights up Fort Lauderdale with a powerful JumpOut Tour performance

On May 2, 2025, OsamaSon took over a sold-out Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale with a…
Ministry- The Squirrely Years

Ministry, legendary and six-time Grammy-nominated, started out in Chicago in 1981. Classically coming out of the…