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feist @ the radius
@colekincart Last Friday, Feist took the stage at The Radius, delivering an exceptionally contemporary concert experience that felt more like a larger piece of art than a typical live performance. The show was a perfect balance between deeply orchestrated and thematic, yet highly organic and intimate, showcasing Feist’s musical prowess and her genuine connection with…
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miya folick @ the riviera
@sasharodriguez Miya Folic, singer-songwriter from California, is currently on tour supporting the iconic duo Aly & AJ. I was able to capture some photos of her set as well which was wonderful! Miya teased the audience towards the end with a snippet of her most recent single “Mommy” and the crowd was absolutely loving it.…
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show me the body @ the metro
Photo taken by Ricardo Adame @ricardoeadame @sasharodriguez Hailing from New York, Show Me The Body brings hardcore fans their latest studio album Trouble The Water. Incorporating elements of hardcore punk and alternative hip hop, Show Me The Body has brought the heat to every show on this tour. Show Me The Body’s World War Tour…
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weyes blood @ the riviera
@colekincart Weyes Blood, also known as Natalie Mering, is a singer-songwriter originally from Santa Monica, California. She gained critical acclaim with her fourth album, Titanic Rising, which was released in 2019 and was named one of the best albums of the year by numerous music publications. Titanic Rising is a beautiful and haunting exploration of…
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big thief @ jefferson theatre
@colekincart Big Thief’s enchanting, yet nostalgic sound attributed to them finding massive critical acclaim with their 2022 album “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You,” and the energy found on that record translated beautifully into their live shows. Despite this being my third outing at one of their performances, their concert at the Jefferson…
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Lunar Vacation @ Subterranean
@sasharodriguez Coming from Georgia, Lunar Vacation kicks off their fall tour supporting Manchester Orchestra here in Chicago at the Subterranean. They had the local Girl K open for them and set them up for a wonderful 60 minutes of pure bliss. I have a soft spot for indie music and here Lunar Vacation has not…
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Joywave @ the Metro
@colekincart “Joywave! The live album…near Wrigley!” This past Friday I had the pleasure of seeing Joywave perform live at the Metro. Due to a handful of reasons, this was a particularly intimate and personal concert for me. First off, I invited my dad to attend with me. I surprised him with tickets for Christmas, so…
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Faye Webster @ Metro
@colekincart Faye Webster performed live at The Riviera Theater in Chicago on Feb 22 and I had the pleasure of being there. As someone who’s been listening to Faye since her debut album, I was extremely eager to see her perform live. Faye opened with “Better Distractions,” the intro track of her hit fourth album–I…
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Current Joys @ Thalia Hall
@mantha.maee Current Joys is the indie grunge band that you want to scream to. And cry to. I recall feeling the most main character listening to Blondie walking the streets of Chicago in the dead of winter or blasting Kids with my friends in LA as we cruise down PCH. This was a show I…
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Hippo Campus and Jelani Aryeh @ Riviera Theatre
@colekincart and @amelia.moseman This weekend, two of our MDs here at WIIT had the pleasure of seeing Hippo Campus and Jelani Aryeh perform live at the Riviera Theatre on Friday, February 19, 2022. Starting off the night was Jelani Aryeh, an exciting up and coming performer, hailing from the suburbs of San Diego. Jelani gained…
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The Greeting Committee @ the Subterranean
@colekincart Last Sunday, Kansas City trio, The Greeting Committee played a sold-out show in Chicago at the Subterranean. Currently, they’re on the road promoting their latest album, Dandelion. Thanks to the band, WIIT had the pleasure of hosting a giveaway for our listeners and DJs. As someone who had been listening to The Greeting Committee…
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Courtney Barnett @ The Chicago Theatre
@colekincart Last Sunday, the city of Chicago was blessed with a long-awaited Courtney Barnett concert at the Chicago Theater. Hailing from Australia, Courtney Barnett is an indie-rock singer, songwriter and musician. Most fans, including myself, gravitate towards Barnett’s music for many reasons. However, her lyrical delivery is always a personal spectacle. Her sly dead-pan and…
