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The Band of Heathens brought their 20th Anniversary Country Sides Tour to Garcia’s in Chicago, delivering an intimate, career-spanning set that celebrated both their longevity and their fiercely independent spirit. Formed in Austin by Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist, the band has spent two decades carving out a path entirely their own—eschewing industry convention in favor of authenticity, grit, and a deeply rooted connection to their sound. That independence has long defined their

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit turned Chicago’s Salt Shed into a room full of quiet reverence and explosive release. Backed by the tight, road-hardened 400 Unit, Isbell moved effortlessly between searing Southern rock and hushed, introspective moments, reminding the sold-out crowd why he’s widely regarded as one of the most compelling songwriters of his generation. The band’s chemistry was undeniable, with guitarist Sadler Vaden trading fiery leads with Isbell while the rhythm

Margo Price turned her stop at Metro in Chicago into a defiant, 90-minute celebration of outlaw country grit and sharp-edged storytelling. Blending songs from her latest album, Hard Headed Woman , with well-chosen covers and career highlights, Price struck a balance between reverence for tradition and a rebellious, modern bite. Opening with a nod to classic country swagger, she immediately locked into the room’s energy, commanding the stage with confidence and an unapologetic

DIIV’s Tomorrow Never Knows set at Lincoln Hall felt like a rare chance to experience the band at their most immersive in an intimate room. With the venue packed and buzzing, the shoegaze outfit leaned fully into atmosphere, letting their swirling guitars and dense low end wash over the crowd. It was the kind of setting where DIIV’s music thrives—close, loud, and enveloping. Opening with “In Amber,” the band immediately locked into a steady, hypnotic groove, balancing hazy te

The Beths’ November 23 performance at The Salt Shed showcased a band in the middle of an artistic shift—one shaped by the introspection behind their new album, Straight Line Was A Lie . While Elizabeth Stokes has spoken openly about the challenges of writing this record, including creative stagnation and personal recalibration, none of that hesitation appeared onstage. Instead, the band arrived sounding refreshed and fully energized, channeling that creative reset into a show

Die Spitz’s November 12 show at Lincoln Hall made clear how quickly the Austin quartet—Ava Schrobilgen, Chloe De St. Aubin, Eleanor Livingston, and Kate Halter—have grown into a force. Riding the momentum of their debut Something to Consume (Third Man Records), they opened with a blistering “Pop Punk Anthem” that instantly pulled Chicago into their orbit, blending precision, volatility, and the easy chemistry of longtime friends. That chemistry, forged through years of childh