Music
Photos: St. Vincent @ the Chicago Theatre (Chicago), 12/2/14
St. Vincent dazzled the crowd at WXRT’s Big Holiday Concert with songs from her four-album solo discography, David Byrne-inspired theatrics, and endless charm.
Photos: The Black Keys with Cage the Elephant @ the United Center (Chicago), 9/27/14
The blues rock duo spent the weekend in Chicago.
Photos: Riot Fest Chicago 2014
Check out photos from some of Alarm’s favorite moments, including Patti Smith, Metric, Wu-Tang Clan, and Kurt Vile.
Photos: Arcade Fire @ the United Center (Chicago), 08/26/14
Arcade Fire casted their reflection on Chicago’s United Center Tuesday evening.
Interview: Mogwai balances a maturing sound with film scoring
Over its Satan phobia, the Scottish pack of absurdist instrumentalists blazes a new sonic path.
Q&A: Helms Alee finds a home at Sargent House
A boundary-free trio of friends navigates rough recording waters to find home at Sargent House.