Category: Concert Coverage
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Day 2 Dispatch: Music, Moments, and Memories at Pitchfork Festival
@colekincart Wake up at 9. Jump in Lake Michigan by 10. I’m ready to start my Saturday. Download a picture of the lineup and plan an initial game plan. Bananas and bacon are enough to tide me over for now. Found a picture online of Jai Paul’s setlist during downtime. Needto study this later. Need…
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Pitchfork Fest 2024 Day 1 Recap: A Seamless Start with a Stellar Lineup
@colekincart Welcome to this year’s Pitchfork Festival coverage! This weekend couldn’t have kicked off any better as my high school friend Mason came to visit and joined me for the festivities. Due to his flight being hit by the storm of outages the night prior, we opted for a slow start, filling up on gyros…
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Pitchfork Fest 2024: Our Picks and What You Need to Know
@colekincart Pitchfork Festival is so back…and set to take over Douglas Park from July 19th-21st! We’re stoked to be covering this year’s event and capturing some great moments along the way. It’s always a blast seeing how Pitchfork highlights incredible artists while celebrating the unique vibe of our city. At Pitchfork Fest, there’s always a…
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bonny light horseman @ thalia hall
@amelia.moseman@colekincart (pictures) Despite being merely six years and three albums old, Bonny Light Horseman has the sound and calm confidence of a much more developed band. Perhaps it’s not that surprising when considering the conglomerated resume of members Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson and Josh Kauffman. Said resume includes indie cult classics Fruit Bats, The…
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nourished by time @ schubas
@colekincart Nourished by Time graced Schubas this past Monday, captivating a sold-out crowd. The performance comes nearly a year after the release of his full-length album, “Erotic Problems 2.” This past spring, Marcus Brown, who recently signed to XL Recordings, released a five-song EP titled “Catching Chickens,” featuring what is arguably the most fitting intro…
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young fathers @ the vic theatre
@colekincart .“That’s what I’m talking about, this sh*t means something to me, man!” If you’re well-versed in the nooks and crannies of internet culture, you might’ve missed out on the “old man crying meme” or the infamous “Michigan fan crying meme.” For context, in a nutshell, after an upset victory over Ohio State in November…
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The Magnetic Fields Commemorate 25 Years of “69 Love Songs” at Thalia Hall
Prepare for an extraordinary musical voyage this week as The Magnetic Fields bring their iconic album “69 Love Songs” to life at Thalia Hall. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the band will perform the entire triple-disc opus across two enchanting evenings, marking a rare occasion after over two decades. Led by the visionary composer Stephin Merritt,…
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twin coast @ lincoln hall
@colekincart This past weekend at Lincoln Hall, the stage was set for a night of captivating music as Twin Coast, a rising noise/shoegaze band, opened for the iconic 90s indie rock band, Luna, during their two-night stay. Twin Coast, comprised of siblings Kira and Reid Isbell, has been making waves in Chicago’s DIY scene, steadily…
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hurray for the riff raff @ lincoln hall
@colekincart Last Thursday night, Lincoln Hall welcomed Hurray for the Riff Raff alongside NNAMDÏ for a deeply memorable performance celebrating the release of their ninth studio album, “The Past Is Still Alive.” Having immersed myself in the album’s sonic escapades over the past few weeks, the significance of its release immediately stood out. Garnering immediate…
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ryan beatty @ thalia hall
Cole and I revisited Ryan Beatty’s performance, this time at Thalia Hall, where his more relaxed interaction, heartfelt renditions from “Calico,” and an experienced band entranced fans with both new and classic hits, concluding with a remarkable Dolly Parton cover encore.
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friko @ the metro
@colekincart Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending Friko’s album release show at Chicago’s iconic Metro, accompanied by WIIT program director, Matt. As the venue began to fill, the atmosphere simmered with excitement as fans eagerly anticipated performances from three of the city’s hottest indie bands, including openers Neptune’s Core and Smut. All three…
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ally evenson @ the metro
@amelia.moseman Despite her midwest roots, Detroit-based musician Ally Evenson’s music is anything but polite and reserved. The intensely honest lyrics, detailing past relationships and mental health struggles, leave Evenson exposed and vulnerable. “I’m going to play you some mentally ill songs” she opened, evoking cheers of empathy from the crowd. Under the lights of Chicago’s…
