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Benee at Scoot Inn in Austin, TX

At the Historic Scoot Inn, indie-pop singer/songwriter Benee brought her groovy dance hits to Austin’s friends and fans this week.
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John Moreland and Patterson Hood at Space in Evanston, IL

The Evanston crowd received a twofer when both John Moreland and Patterson Hood made a stop at Space on their co-headlining tour.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, TX

On a warm March night, alternative-indie rock band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, thrilled eager fans with their return to Austin, TX.
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Hanabie at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

Harajuku-core takeover: HANABIE. shakes The Ritz with an unforgettable, high-energy night of genre-bending chaos and pure metalcore energy.
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Testament at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI

Testament delivers a thrash metal onslaught for a legion of metal fans on the Thrash of the Titans Tour with support from Overkill and Destruction.
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BJ Barham at Sanctuary Detroit in Hamtramck, MI

BJ Barham delivered a heartfelt solo performance that had fans alternating between crying and laughing at The Sanctuary in Hamtramck.

Benee at Scoot Inn in Austin, TX

March 29, 2026 Comments Off

At the Historic Scoot Inn, indie-pop singer/songwriter Benee brought her groovy dance hits to Austin’s friends and fans this week.

John Moreland and Patterson Hood at Space in Evanston, IL

March 29, 2026 Comments Off

The Evanston crowd received a twofer when both John Moreland and Patterson Hood made a stop at Space on their co-headlining tour.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, TX

March 26, 2026 Comments Off

On a warm March night, alternative-indie rock band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, thrilled eager fans with their return to Austin, TX.

Hanabie at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

March 26, 2026 Comments Off

Harajuku-core takeover: HANABIE. shakes The Ritz with an unforgettable, high-energy night of genre-bending chaos and pure metalcore energy.

Testament at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI

March 26, 2026 Comments Off

Testament delivers a thrash metal onslaught for a legion of metal fans on the Thrash of the Titans Tour with support from Overkill and Destruction.

BJ Barham at Sanctuary Detroit in Hamtramck, MI

March 22, 2026 Comments Off

BJ Barham delivered a heartfelt solo performance that had fans alternating between crying and laughing at The Sanctuary in Hamtramck.

Vans Warped Tour Announces Official Line Up

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

After a successful 30th anniversary in 2025, Vans Warped Tour returns in 2026 with new cities, returning fan favorites, and a fresh wave of rising […]

BottleRock Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

January 13, 2026 Comments Off

BottleRock, the renowned first taste of summer, returns in 2026 with its traditionally powerful and diverse festival lineup, featuring over 80 musical acts.

Top Ten Photos of 2025

December 30, 2025 Comments Off

Our team of photographers picks their top ten images from their last twelve months of show coverage for Loud Hailer Magazine.

Interview with Phil X

May 30, 2025 Comments Off

Phil X was kind enough to stop by for a chat about his new album with The Drills, Pow Right in the Kisser.

Interview with Tim Nordwind of OK Go

May 6, 2025 Comments Off

OK Go just released their 5th studio album, And the Adjacent Possible. Founding bassist, Tim Nordwind, discusses the last 11 years and creating new music.

Interview with Jedd Hughes

March 8, 2025 Comments Off

Jedd Hughes jumped on a call with us to discuss his life as an artist, songwriter, session player, and sideman.

Interview with Lydia Cash

March 7, 2025 Comments Off

Chicago-based artist and musician Lydia Cash was kind enough to come and talk to us about writing, painting, performing, and, of course, her upcoming album.

Interview with Davy Knowles

March 2, 2025 Comments Off

Davy Knowles, lured by the promise of tea and chocolate Hob Nobs, was kind enough to come in to speak with us about his new […]

Interview with Edmer Abante

February 18, 2025 Comments Off

We finally sat down for a long overdue catch-up with Edmer Abante (or “Mer” as he’s known in Chicago music circles).

HELP(2) by Various Artists from War Child

March 6, 2026 Comments Off

HELP(2) unites Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Fontaines D.C., Olivia Rodrigo, and more in a new War Child compilation fueled by urgency, protest, love, and collaboration.