On November 25, Chicago got an honorary new street: Steve Albini Way. In May, the iconic producer passed at 61 years old. At the corner of Belmont and Rockwell, where his studio Electrical Audio sits, the official street sign was unveiled in front of a crowd with a speech from Kim Deal of The Breeders and Pixies. Check out Deal’s speech about Albini at the reveal of Steve Albini Way below. More on Steve Albini: An iconic figure in the alternative music industry, serving as a musician, producer, audio engineer, and founder/owner of Electrical Audio recording studio in Chicago, IL, Albini was… Read more »
Pitchfork Music Festival comes back around for another great year! The 3 day festival takes place in Chicago, IL with over 40 acts including JPEGMAFIA, Big Theif, Alvvays, and more! Luckily we had idobi photographer Isabel Dowell pop in and cover the whole weekend in case you couldn’t make it out. Check out her gallery below and relive the incredible summer weekend festival with us! Alvvays Leikeli47 Nation Of Language Youth Lagoon Ric Wilson Grave Ives Big Theif Weyes Blood Julia Jacklin Yaya Bey Palm JPEGMAFIA Hurray For The Riff Raff Jockstrap Illuminati Hotties Florist
This week we chat with the wonderful musical theater super star Caroline O’Connor. Caroline starred in Baz Luhrmann film Moulin Rouge, performed at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, was nominated for an Olivier award, performed the lead in Chicago on Broadway and performed at the Royal Albert Hall for Stephen Sondheim’s 80th Birthday Concert!
A dramatization of the trial of the Chicago 7, including Bobby Seele. The year: 1969. The charge: Inciting riots at the DNC. The truth: Government oppression.
idobi photographer Rob Haberman covered the Bayside tour in Chicago at the Bottom Lounge. Check out some photos from the show below!
It’s been a few years since I last saw Senses Fail so I was so excited to find out they were playing in Chicago.
idobi photographer Megan Leetz covered Riot Fest in Chicago.
On the 18th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you some great interviews from this past weekends Chicago Open Air, featuring interviews with Failure Anthem, DED, Avatar & many more!
On the 17th week of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff previews the 2017 Chicago Open Air festival in Bridgeview IL, July 14th, 15th & 16th featuring Headliners KISS, KORN & OZZY OSBOURNE. Jeff brings you music from new bands Failure Anthem, Hell Or Highwater, Kyng, Ded, and many more!
idobi photographer Penelope Martinez covered the Architects show in Chicago at Bottom Lounge.
