Electronica Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Peter Hook & The Light illuminate seminal Joy Division albums, open with New Order

Innovative and distinctive bassist Peter Hook had the fortune of not only founding seminal gothic rockers Joy Division, but also having lightning strike a second time after [More…]

Original Enigma Voices land at Copernicus on inaugural road trip nearly 30 years in the making

As global ambassadors of new age, electronic, ambient and worldbeat music for nearly 30 years, Enigma has thus far sold over 70 million records and racked up a trio of Grammy [More…]

Original Enigma Voices: “Best Hits” Tour at Copernicus Center

Click here for a review of Original Enigma Voices at the Copernicus Center. For additional information on Original Enigma Voices visit OriginalEnigmaVoices.com. Upcoming [More…]

Muse: 101 WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas at Aragon Ballroom

Click here for a review of Muse with Jungle and Barns Courtney from 101 WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas at the Aragon Ballroom. For additional information on 101 [More…]

The Nights We Stole Christmas saves grandest for last with Muse’s epic “Simulation Theory” unveiling

Only a radio station as essential to alternative rock as 101 WKQX could sway Muse to forsake festivals, stadiums or arenas at the very least to return to its club roots, if [More…]

“Stars Align” for guitar god Jeff Beck, Free-thinking Paul Rodgers, covers from the heart of Ann Wilson

Getting to see guitar god Jeff Beck, blues rock belter Paul Rodgers and interpreter of pretty much anything Ann Wilson on their own would be cause enough for celebration, but [More…]

Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and Ann Wilson (Heart): “Stars Align” Tour at HB Pavilion

Click here for a review of Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson at Huntington Bank Pavilion. For additional information on Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson, visit [More…]

Electronic godfather Jean-Michel Jarre traces origins through now over riveting laser display

Nearly 50 years ago, Jean-Michel Jarre was one of electronic music’s founding fathers who’s since sold over 80 million albums and scored four Guinness World Records for [More…]

Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl): “Fever Dream” Tour at Lincoln Hall

For additional information on Ben Watt, visit BenWatt.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Lincoln Hall, visit LH-ST.com. [Not a valid [More…]

Moby shares unflinchingly honest antidotes during revealing City Winery appearance

The unflinching honesty that populates every page of Moby’s new “Porcelain: A Memoir” continued when The Book Cellar brought his signing tour to City Winery. As a 20 [More…]