THE CONCERT CHRONICLES

From haze to clarity: Sunday (1994) at Bowery Ballroom

On May 5, a moody Monday night in Manhattan, Bowery Ballroom became a shelter for something…
Magdalena Bay delivers their synthpop flare with the Imaginal Mystery Tour in Toronto

Patiently anticipating Magdalena Bay’s concert at the HISTORY venue in Toronto, we arrived at the concert…
Austin Blues Festival brought exceptional lineup to celebrate 50 years of the World Famous Antone’s Nightclub

Austin Blues Festival Day 1 – Antone’s Celebrates 50 years at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park…
Testament brings the “35 Years to Practice What You Preach Tour” to Milwaukee

On May 6, Testament stopped in Milwaukee for a special night of music at The Rave.…
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.…