Tess Gattuso Intern Bio
Oh, hello… Didn’t see you there. I’m Tess Gattuso, music enthusiast, comedy enthusiast and upcoming junior at Colorado College studying Political Science, Feminist & Gender studies, and Film. What...
View ArticleMy Weekend At Do Division
This past Saturday evening, I had the joy of working the XRT tent at the Do Division Street Fest. Despite the sporadic downpour and cloudy sky, the amount of Do Division attendees only grew as the...
View ArticleWatch Vampire Weekend’s “Diane Young” Video
Upon its release on May 14th, Vampire Weekend’s new album Modern Vampires of the City garnered great commercial and critical acclaim. Managing to break away from the sound of Contra (2010) and become...
View ArticleHow to Save your Spot for a Millennium Park Concert—A Step-by-Step Guide
So a really great band is playing the Downtown Sound series at Millennium Park and you know thousands of tastemakers like yourself will be at the free show. How do you snag a decent spot? Read ahead...
View ArticleKings of Leon Debut New Single “Super Soaker”
Oh, YouTube. Thank you for enabling fans to share their concert experiences with us, especially in situations like this. Kings of Leon debuted their new song “Super Soaker” at the Governors Ball last...
View ArticleMust See Comics at TBS’s Just For Laughs Festival
If you’re a fan of comedy, Chicago is a great place to be. Improv studios and clubs galore, comedy buffs gravitate to this city and The TBS Just For Laughs Festival is satisfying our cravings for live...
View ArticleAnnouncing The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival Featuring Dave Chappelle &...
You know the old saying “laughter is the best medicine”? Well, it’s true. Prepare for one heck of a dosage, because Funny or Die is presenting its first comedy tour: the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity...
View ArticleJustin Vernon’s Volcano Choir Releases New Song “Byegone” [Free Download]
Before Justin Vernon created Bon Iver, he was a member of Volcano Choir. They have just released their new single “Byegone” off of their upcoming album Repave. Set for release on September 3rd, Repave...
View ArticleFriendly Festivals Attract Friendly People!
Happy Monday, everyone. To be honest, I’m putting a serious amount of effort into remaining 100% focused. Working Green Music Festival Saturday night and Two Brothers Fest Sunday afternoon took a lot...
View Article10 Reasons To See Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters’ FREE Concert...
As you may have heard, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters are performing Friday, July 12th at the Petrillo Music Shell during the Taste of Chicago. Here are 10 reasons why you should be...
View ArticlePheonix News: “Trying to be Cool” Video, FREE Download & Chicago Concert...
The first time I heard the new Phoenix song “Trying to be Cool”, was live on SNL back in April. The song is a smooth, nod-your-head tune and the music video was just released today! “Trying to be Cool”...
View ArticleMy Morning Jacket Stops By CBS Sunday Morning
On Sunday, CBS Sunday Morning featured a short, yet informative segment on My Morning Jacket. In the video, journalist Serena Altschul catches up with My Morning Jacket members Jim James, Tom...
View ArticleThe Black Keys Sponsor A Lucky Team Of Little Leaguers
Growing up, I remember seeing restaurants among the likes of Homer’s Ice Cream and Irving’s Hot Dogs proudly hang up placards of local little league baseball teams they’d sponsored. It had never...
View ArticleScience Friday Brings The Armonica Back To Our Attention
He invented the lighting rod, the stove, and helped create the United States. Science Friday is reminding us of another special trinket Benjamin Franklin introduced to the world, the Armonica! On March...
View ArticleExclusive MP3: Junip, “Line of Fire” [Free Download]
In the mood for something soft? Download psychedelic folk band Junip’s song “Line of Fire”, off their sophomore self-titled album. Junip is composed of soothing vocalist Jose Gonzalez, drummer Elias...
View ArticleFive Days of Food, Music, and Fun: A Taste Recap
During the past five days, Chicagoans and tourists consumed a total of 975 gallons of Franco’s Ristorante’s Lemon Italian Ice, 10,400 pounds of BJ’s Market’s Mustard Catfish, and 26,336 portions of...
View ArticleSo Many Bands, So Little Time: Some Advice on Lolla Scheduling
Lollapalooza is a complicated creature. The schedule is chock full of a varied mass of musicians, all offering different concert experiences. Some of which are also Lolla’s most famous alumni acts....
View ArticleGet Discount Deals From Lollapalooza Artists On Amazon
Knowing at least a few of the songs you’re about to see at a concert is a surefire way to enhance the experience. At Lollapalooza, you’ll have an array of mini concert experiences. When you’re out in...
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