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Charli XCX, PartyNextDoor warm up a sold out Allstate Arena for an authentic Halsey

In a mere two years since dropping her first official album, Hasley went from a darling of the indie/underground scene to a massive electronic/alt-pop personality. Along with [More…]

Hip-hop/pop/R&B “Starboy” The Weeknd scores a grand American send off

Even though he’s about as famous as it gets, The Weeknd never stopped grinding on the road, stocking all of 2017 with the “Starboy: Legend Of The Fall” Tour. But after [More…]

The Weeknd: “Starboy- Phase Two” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of The Weeknd from the United Center. For additional information on The Weeknd visit TheWeeknd.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation shows, visit [More…]

Dance pop queen Janet Jackson topical, vulnerable, relatable in flawlessly choreographed comeback

Without uttering a word, Janet Jackson said exactly what was on her mind when the words “we will not be silent, LGBTQ rights, peace not war, black lives matter, immigrants [More…]

Janet Jackson: “State Of The World” Tour at Allstate Arena

Click here for a Janet Jackson review from the Allstate Arena. For additional information on Janet Jackson, visit JanetJackson.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the [More…]

Sisters in survival Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky encourage at The Mac

When they’re not writing hit songs together and separately, Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky also know what it’s like to be sisters in survival. [More…]

On final run of “Pet Sounds,” Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson gets a boost from Al Jardine and backers

Once The Beach Boys’ experimental opus “Pet Sounds” turned 50 in 2016, Brian Wilson hit the road hard, starting locally with a headlining appearance at the Pitchfork [More…]

Angelic Alison Krauss and understated David Gray quietly comfort the Rosemont Theatre

As a violin player from Decatur who’s equally proficient at bluegrass, country or gospel and an English piano player/guitarist best known for adult alternative, indie rock [More…]

Caribbean king Billy Ocean joyful, magnetic on most extensive American outing in 20 years

Few artists of the 1980s burned as brightly as Billy Ocean, but no sooner than he dominated the charts with a stream of ballads and dance floor fillers, he stepped away from [More…]

Stokley, LeToya Luckett and more: Narski Music’s “Benefit Jam” at GSU Center For Performing Arts

For additional information on Stokley, LeToya Luckett and Narski Music, visit iStokley.com, LeToyaOnline.com and NarskiMusic.com. “Benefit Jam” recipients include the [More…]