By Bryan McCabe Say Anything is one of those bands that I have loved for 20 years, but somehow have never had the chance to see them live. When I saw that they were coming to Madison, WI for the 20th anniversary of …Is a Real Boy, I knew that this was finally my…
By Colette Custin Belgian industrial pioneers Front 242 put on a mesmerizing, sold-out performance at Metro Chicago for one of their last tour appearances in the United States, presented by Cold Waves. Rarely will one see the Metro so packed as it was over the weekend, a testament to the band’s legacy and longevity,…
By Randal Hicks Who says Ska is dead? November 9th marked the return of Five Iron Frenzy to Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. To warm up the crowd, an up-and-coming ska band from Southeastern Michigan took the stage! (And the floor?) The Boy Detective with a full 3-piece brass section brought a raw young energy to the…
By Faith Hendrick State Champs went on tour with supporting acts Daisy Grenade, Meet Me @ The Altar and Knuckle Puck this fall. Their stop in Seattle was no short of amazing. At the Showbox SODO in Seattle, Washington, fans were spotted getting in line as early as 4:00pm for a 7:00pm show. Everyone was…
