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  • 2 months ago | substreammagazine.com | Kate Scott

    Bishop BriggsMetro// Chicago, IL // March 22, 2025Bishop Briggs delivered hit after hit to a hungry crowd in Chicago. Bishop Briggs has had some serious radio play over the years. Her hit “River” has gone Platinum twice in the U.S. and earned her a place amongst the indie pop greats. Since her debut in 2015, she has consistently put out exciting singles, EPs, and studio albums.

  • Mar 12, 2025 | substreammagazine.com | Kate Scott

    Faye WebsterThe Salt Shed// Chicago, IL // March 11, 2025Indie singer-songwriter Faye Webster brought her Underdressed at the Symphony Tour to a passionate crowd in ChicagoThe Salt Shed was the perfect venue for Faye Webster’s set: the big, wide stage allowed for the set pieces to be seen all the way up to the last row.

  • Feb 26, 2025 | substreammagazine.com | Kate Scott

    PhantogramAragon Ballroom// Chicago, IL // February 14, 2025Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter brought the Running Through Colors Tour to Chicago on Valentine’s DayOn a cold, snowy night in Chicago, Phantogram fans filed into the Aragon Ballroom to see their favorite duo play songs from their new album along with some of their classic hits. Ever since the mid 2000s, Phantogram have been a staple of electronic pop and have consistently delivered hit after hit.

  • Jun 25, 2024 | substreammagazine.com | Kate Scott

    The DecemberistsThe Salt Shed// Chicago, IL // May 21, 2024Colin Meloy and company were in top form promoting their newest album in Chicago. The Decemberists have been around for a long time, but each tour feels completely different and new. With the release of their new album, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, the band dives into their folk roots while bringing a bit more pop and eclectic rock into the mix.

  • Apr 9, 2024 | substreammagazine.com | Kate Scott

    Mitski & Julia JacklinAuditorium Theatre// Chicago, IL // March 21, 2024Part immersive theatre, part cathartic concert, Mitski put on the performance of her career. When Mitski announced her 4-night residency at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, tickets went fast. Like, really fast. Mitski’s fanbase is one that rivals any massive pop star in terms of passion and devotion, something that Mitski herself has expressed unease over.

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Charles Selle

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