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Beck Debuts New Sound On Surprise Single “Dreams”

Beck remained silent for a period of time after winning a Grammy for album of the year for last years Morning Phase. Now, the acclaimed singer-songwriter is back with surprise single Dreams, a polar opposite sound from his last record.From the opening riff, the song flaunts a disco-leaning dance beat, Becks vocals sounding almost...

Consumer Alert: Dead Fest In Yorkville

In all honestly, I've begun to despise reporting on this event, but feel compelled to for a sense of closure and to ensure that those who are considering (or already have) paying money for this event are informed.The "drama" surrounding the planning and marketing, represents the very worst of what has otherwise been an...

Video | Medeski, Oteil, KarlD & Kraz Anchor Throwback Jam @ Bonnaroo

We've come a long way since the 2002 Bonnaroo Superjam, which was essentially an expanded String Cheese Incident & Friends set.In 2015, Hollywood actors open the festivities with an a capalla "We Are The World", and stars from all over the popular music spectrum drop in for a cameo. But one thing stays the same, the...

Setlist / Stream / Download | Rush @ United Center 6/12/15

Rush brought their R40 Live Anniversary (and possibly last) tour to the United Center last night, delivering a career spanning set, peppered with plenty of lasers.Let's hope Jonathon Toews joins his fellow Canadians in triumphing at the UC this year. Audio via ironchef.The StreamDownload Entire Show (mp3 .zip)[/box]Photo via Eric Scott

Setlist / Video | My Morning Jacket @ Chicago Theatre 6/11/15

Sixty seven songs over three nights and not a single one repeated. My Morning Jacket fulfilled Tuesday night'srarity filled promise by extending their catalog list over the course of three nights, dipping into the New Basement Tapes ("Down On The Bottom") for the second time as well. Here's the song list and six great up-front...

The Sporting Life of Grateful Dead 50 Weekend

We'll be saying Fare Thee Well to the Grateful Dead in Chicago this coming July 4th weekend, and as our continuing coverage proves, there's no shortage of places to party.This being Chicago, there's no shortage of places to eat and drink to accompany your merriment.But what if -- gasp -- you wanted to...

Setlist / Video / Stream / Download | My Morning Jacket @ Chicago Theatre 6/10/15

My Morning Jacket settled into night two of the Chicago Theatre, not repeating a single song from Tuesday. Here's the song list: an eleven song "set" and an eleven song "encore", followed by setlist.fm's breakdowns of which albums the songs came from. They may give you some clues to expect for tonight's Chicago run...

Metallica's 1983 Contract & Rider + Metro Video

I often get a kick out of the odds and ends shared by members of theChicago Rock Concerts of the 70s and 80s Facebook Group.This was one that I just had to share. The contract and rider for Metallica's December 1983 show at the now shuttered Broadway Jack's. $1250, a deli tray, some coffee and tea...

Setlist / Video | My Morning Jacket @ Chicago Theatre 6/9/15

My Morning Jacket kicked off a three night run at Chicago Theatre last night. Here's the song list, which played like two halves, mellow at first, then big and rocking in the end and a few videos fromBigSkyVIP,Norm SmythandGeorge Villalobos.Believe (Nobody Knows)The DarkHeartbreakin ManFirst LightX-Mas CurtainRollin BackLike A RiverKnot Comes LooseSoonerNothing to...

David Gilmour To Tour North America, Debuts Clips Of New Material

Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour will tour behind a new solo album, Rattle That Lock, in Europe later this year.Exciting news, but it left U.S. Floyd fans waiting for their turn. Now, thanks to Brain Damage, a Pink Floyd podcast, we've not only learned that 2016 will see the guitarist hit North American, we...