“The important thing about stand-up comedy is call whatever you're doing stand-up comedy,” said Maria Bamford about 30 minutes into her new comedy special, Weakness is the Brand, which was released vi…
If you followed the end of the year breakdowns ranking the best albums of 2019, you know that Yola's debut, Walk Through Fire, is prominently featured everywhere from Rolling Stone to The Associated P…
Who hasn't made a new year's resolution like eating healthy, exercising more or spending less time on your phone, only to abandon these plans in early January? Laughing more is a resolution that's …
After 20 years of exploring the boundaries of electronic pop, Ladytron has defined a sound that is wholly their own with their 2019 self-titled album. In choosing an eponymous title for their sixth st…
On one hand, Carly Kane's meteoric rise in the Chicago comedy scene may seem fast, given that the former Pennsylvanian has only been performing for about three years. On the other hand, she has been p…
One topic that can unify everyone at the Thanksgiving table this year is the lasting legacy of Cher. During her Nov. 27 performance at the United Center in Chicago, Cher delivered a Vegas-style ext…
Adrienne Brandyburg, Chicago born and raised, strives for authenticity. Whether mining her life for stand-up material, diving deep into personal revelations as a storyteller or stepping outside hersel…
The Queen of Pop, The Material Girl, Ms. Ciccone. Madonna has many names and even more personas, several of which were on display during her Oct. 16 performance at The Chicago Theatre, the first of se…
“I think stand-up is a fun way to talk about real stuff and explore difficult human experiences in a way that is therapeutic. It's fun to explore dark things and have everybody unite on the weirdest f…
Riot Fest 2019 celebrated the Douglas Park-based musical extravaganza's 15th anniversary by inviting legendary musicians, fan favorites and first-time performers to play across five stages on the week…
