The English Beat at S.P.A.C.E this Friday!

One of the lesser known bands from the Two Tone movement of the late 70s and early 80s in the UK (which came briefly to the US too), The English Beat are coming to play S.P.A.C.E in Evanston this Friday, November 29. A critically under-rated band, their most widely known hit was a cover of Smokey Robinson's “Tears of a Clown”, but their most redolent song from the era was “Mirror in the Bathroom”. The song is often interpreted as being written as a cry for assistance, penned by someone who needed help for drug problems and many people see it as unofficial anthem for addicts. Whilst many continue to interpret it in that way, the band’s singer and guitarist, Dave Wakeling, explained that the song had more to do with vanity, self involvement and isolation than anything else. You can listen to the hit here:

Make up your own mind, then think about going to book tickets for one of the most under-rated ska bands you’re likely to see and hear in a long time, still going strong thirty years on.

By: Claire Williams

The Mowgli's, Royal Teeth, X Ambassadors and Whysowhite - Saturday at Bottom Lounge

#TheMowgli's

This Saturday, November 23 we have a triple threat for you! LA's The Mowgli's, Louisiana's Royal Teeth (hi, friends), NY's X Ambassadors and Chicago's own, Whysowhite, will all be performing at the Bottom Lounge. Brought to you by our friends at Q87.7 this show is not one to miss. For tickets and more information on these killer bands, click here!

CULTS at the Metro Saturday

CULTS is back in Chicago performing at the Metro Saturday, November 23 as a part of their Static tour. Be sure to catch them while they're in town as they do not disappoint live with their love lorn lyrics and reverb-infused dance lines. To purchase tickets, click here. In the mean time, check out the video for "High Road" from Static below!

Krewella at the Aragon Saturday

Krewella will be at the  this Saturday, November 16 as a part of the Get Wet tour featuring Seven Lions and Candyland. For tickets and more information, click here! 

What shows are you seeing this weekend? 

Summer Triangle Love Family, The Red Threads, and Cold Country at Subt

Here's a show to see tonight. Come dance to these 3 rockin' acts at Subterranean. Show starts at 8:30, $8 cover.

NEW SONG: Anamanaguchi Planet

Anamanaguchi debuted their second single off their highly anticipated second album, Endless Fantasy, last week, Planet. The album is out on May 14th, but if you can't wait that long (like us) we suggest  you give this track a listen! Anamanaguchi will be playing Lincoln Hall on May 25, just after the new album drops, so get yo tickets here. 

Young Man live at Lincoln Hall - "School"

Check out the sweet video from Gonzo Chicago of Young Man playing their song "School" at Lincoln Hall. They played a rad Tuesday show, supported by Mines and Catacombz.

The Temper Trap - LIVE at Lincoln Hall

"Fools Gold"

It's always a pleasure seeing The Temper Trap, they have to be one of my all time favorite bands, I can listen to them over and over again and not get sick of them. How can't you with songs like Fader, Lost Love, and Drum Song? It was wonderful getting a preview of their new album coming out this year. You must check out the video below, its the live set of Drum Song, by far the highlight of the entire set. I was blown away with the energy that percolated from the stage.