Dream Pop Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

French electronic duo Air sends Auditorium on a dreamy, 25th anniversary “Moon Safari”

The French electronic duo Air, consisting of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel, made international waves with their “Moon Safari” debut, and considering it just [More…]

The Charlatans UK, Ride treat Vic Theatre to a pair of prominent Britpop/alt-rock albums

Outside of those keeping close tabs on the alternative underground, The Charlatans UK and Ride didn’t gain a ton of commercial traction in America, but they are undoubtedly [More…]

The Church’s “Starfish” observes 30 years “Under The Milky Way” with complete album concert

Put The Church’s “Starfish” album on right now, and outside of the occasional production flourish or possibly benefitting from a digital remaster, the lean, driving and [More…]

Baroque pop sweetheart Lana Del Rey displays a “Lust For Life” with love for the ‘50s and ‘60s

Following her unexpected but enchanting headlining appearance to kick off Lollapalooza in 2016, Lana Del Rey returned to town for the first major show of 2018, filling up [More…]

Lana Del Rey: “LA To The Moon” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of Lana Del Rey at the United Center. For additional information on Lana Del Rey, visit LanaDelRey.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation shows, [More…]

The Church: “Further/ Deeper” Tour at SPACE

Click here for a review of The Church from the SPACE. For additional information on The Church, visit TheChurchBand.net. For a list of upcoming shows at SPACE, visit [More…]

The Church revisits a rarity, plus a generous helping of past and present

About halfway through The Church’s complete performance of “The Blurred Crusade” at the cozy SPACE in Evanston, longtime leader Steve Kilbey was cheekily recalling how [More…]