Can Chris Brown finally redeem himself?
When it comes down to it, that’s the question: Will Chris Brown ever be seen the same way? People will always argue that everything always comes down to the music, and this is…
CP to Maroon 5: Why the sudden change?
If Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane or even sophomore success It Won’t Be Soon Before Long was pop gold, then Overexposed is Maroon 5’s solid copper statue here in 2012. With Overexposed, the…
Rights are rights: A Screening of ‘The A Word’, discussion with activists
Gaylon Alcaraz, Executive Director of Chicago Abortion Fund and Linda Garcia Merchant, Founder of Voces Primeras are working diligently to educate the Chicago community on a variety of topics from reproductive justice, to…
Lyrical Fiona Apple is among 2012′s finest thus far
Sometimes weird is good. When it comes from the words of Fiona Apple, it’s really good. In her early days, Apple’s music was often rejected or shelved, but like the work of many…
Playwright brings Filipino family, gay experience to stage in ‘Mahal’
Silk Road Rising and Angel Island Theatre Company celebrated LGBT pride month with the debut performance of local playwright Danny Bernardo’s “Mahal,” with staged readings each day from June 8-10. “Love is what…
Designer Drugs this weekend: ‘massive’ show ahead
Designer Drugs is scheduled to play a set at the upcoming Spring Awakening Music Festival at Soldier Field this weekend and according to the band, it’s about to be a “crazy good” time….
Metric’s new ‘Synthetica’ is wonderfully dark
Back in the days of Fantasies and Grow Up and Blow Away, Metric would sometimes follow trends or awkwardly mimic the popular sound of their Indie Rock rivals. Nowadays, Metric sets those trends….
How The Hives tired us out
The Hives are hard rockers with a zest for fresh entertainment and out-of-control energy that’s invigorating. The Swedish band rocks the American way: high intensity, ridiculously flaming guitar and glamorously unpredictable lyrics. Having…
New Regina Spektor full of smiles
Regina Spektor has a large gay following, but she doesn’t attract the campy type that you’d expect. Pop stars and dance goddesses often steal the attention of dedicated LGBT fans off the bat,…
NERVO promises “MEGA high energy” next month
If you’re not familiar, NERVO is a pair of Australian twin musicians known for their eccentric style of high-energy electronic dance music. Their work is booming right now, too. Between their radio show,…
