

DIIV Drown Lincoln Hall in Sound at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival
DIIV’s Tomorrow Never Knows set at Lincoln Hall felt like a rare chance to experience the band at their most immersive in an intimate room. With the venue packed and buzzing, the shoegaze outfit leaned fully into atmosphere, letting their swirling guitars and dense low end wash over the crowd. It was the kind of setting where DIIV’s music thrives—close, loud, and enveloping. Opening with “In Amber,” the band immediately locked into a steady, hypnotic groove, balancing hazy te
Steve Sym
6 days ago


The Beths Deliver a Powerful, Reinvigorated Performance
The Beths’ November 23 performance at The Salt Shed showcased a band in the middle of an artistic shift—one shaped by the introspection behind their new album, Straight Line Was A Lie . While Elizabeth Stokes has spoken openly about the challenges of writing this record, including creative stagnation and personal recalibration, none of that hesitation appeared onstage. Instead, the band arrived sounding refreshed and fully energized, channeling that creative reset into a show
Steve Sym
Nov 28, 2025


Die Spitz Prove Their Power at Lincoln Hall
Die Spitz’s November 12 show at Lincoln Hall made clear how quickly the Austin quartet—Ava Schrobilgen, Chloe De St. Aubin, Eleanor Livingston, and Kate Halter—have grown into a force. Riding the momentum of their debut Something to Consume (Third Man Records), they opened with a blistering “Pop Punk Anthem” that instantly pulled Chicago into their orbit, blending precision, volatility, and the easy chemistry of longtime friends. That chemistry, forged through years of childh
Steve Sym
Nov 16, 2025



















