Formed in Los Angeles, slenderbodies is an Indie-pop band gaining fans with their uniquely genre-bending music. The brilliance of Max Vehuni and Benji Cormack, the duo hit the stage at Lincoln Hall, playing hits from their 2022 album Simple Shapes as well as crowd favorites from their later EP’s. Recently playing Electric Forest and met…
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Jay Som: “We’re going to play some songs for you…”
It’s been a few years since I last saw Jay Som, but damn, this act is fantastic! Fans piled in early to see Jay Som play Lincoln Hall last week and I was happy to hear all the excited chatter before the show. People were sporting Jay Som hats, talking about the new album, and…
Hurricane Starcrawler
Previously seen opening for punk rock band The Distillers, Starcrawler recently came through town headlining their own tour. As fans of all ages excitedly awaited the band, there was a lot of buzz going around about their set last May. “Such incredible, raw energy!” and “Did you see her choke herself with the mic?!” were…
Operators return to Chicago
Operators is one of those bands that I remember going to on a whim, but ended up completey blown away by their material. Their sound has the most amazing mix of retro and modern tones, and their songs are expertly composed. The guys next to me were clearly won over at the very same concert…
Jared & The Mill bring indie folk to Chicago!
Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Jared & The Mill consists of front man Jared Kolesar with Michael Carter, Larry Gast III, Chuck Morriss III and Josh Morin. The show at Lincoln Hall may not have been sold out, but the room was still full of intense energy! Although we were in Chicago, I felt like I was…
Better Oblivion Community Center at Lincoln Hall
Barely a year old, Better Oblivion Community Center played two sold-out nights at Lincoln Hall. Comprised of Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes fame, and Phoebe Bridgers, you could see the friendship on stage. This did not surprise me given the theme of the band focuses around community and belonging. As they opened the show with their current single…
Kickin’ it w/ Bryce Vine at Lincoln Hall
Rapper/singer Bryce Vine played a sold out show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago last month, and we can’t get it out of our heads! Coming all the way from Los Angeles, Bryce Vine’s music brings fans together with its blend of west coast and east coast vibes, which makes his music stand out. Vine’s style…
KONGOS delight a packed Lincoln Hall
The brothers of KONGOS are back in the game! While we know they’ve certainly been busy producing their tour documentary and their weekly podcast, it was nice to see them playing live music again. A packed venue, especially while the opener is still playing, is a sign of a very excited fanbase. While I think…
Future Generations at Lincoln Hall
The gents of Future Generations kicked off our weekend with some dancing and good vibes! Looking like your high school guy friends, these dudes are every bit as fun-loving and kind. Following their September release of Landscape, Chicago was just one of the many stops during their promotional tour of the album. The band played for a…
Tall Heights sets the tone for the weekend
After a long week, how better to start the weekend than with a heartfelt concert? The guys of Tall Heights gave Chicagoans just that Friday night at Lincoln Hall. The members of Tall Heights are humble, kind, and low-key funny–they seem like the neighborhood guys everyone knew and liked. The only difference is that this…
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