Erasure Proves ‘80s British Techno-Pop Still Matters
When it comes to enduring ‘80s British techno bands that are still touring today, there are three that come to mind who carry the synth-pop torch unlike any others. The…
Lauryn Hill and Chaka Khan Closed Chicago’s Pitchfork Festival Sunday with Shows That Don’t Disappoint
When two legendary divas from different generations of music are named as the biggest draws for one of Chicago’s greatest annual music festivals, you just know that sparks are gonna…
Mary J. Blige Drops Some Serious ‘Love Lessons’ in Chicagoland @ Ravinia Friday Night
Whatever criticisms have been directed at R&B superstar Mary J. Blige, particularly during the early part of her career, should by now be cast away like the old demons she’s…
George Clinton’s “Mothership” Unforgettably Lands At Grant Park/Chicago on Sunday…
And by the time Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame legend George Clinton and his P-Funk entourage left the stage at the end of what wound up being a 90-minute…
Review: Janelle Monáe Leads The War On Hate At Chicago Show
And her most powerful weapon is love… in all its glorious forms, colors, shapes, sizes and ages. Oh, and let’s not forget sexual identities. Having only recently declared hers as…