Empire has held quite a few very cool showcases over the years we’ve attended SXSW and this year was no different. I managed to check out two showcases at Empire Garage this time around. The first showcase I was able to check out was the Neon Gold showcase […]
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The infamous Fader Fort made its return to Austin again this year and with that came yet another dope roster that painted a compelling picture of the musical landscape of today. I got the chance to check out the opening festivities, hitting the new location to catch performances
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I touched down in Austin for SXSW late Tuesday night as the music festival was kicking off, so I needed to quickly get to my hotel and check in, then head out to get my badge before closing time. I managed to get my credentials right before 10pm
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Australian band The Rubens hit Chicago last week as part of their tour of the U.S. in support of their latest single “Million Man” and in anticipation of a new forthcoming album, for which they worked with Wilder Zoby and Torbitt Schwartz. The group performed on the hallowed stage
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The United Center was filled to absolute capacity to catch the Eagles, and their spectacular opener, JD and the Straight Shot. James Dolan is the creative behind the collective JD and the Straight Shot, and has proved to be a worthy opener for the legendary Eagles, so far
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Miguel’s War & Leisure Tour finally made its stop in Chicago’s Riviera Theatre last night and it surely lived up to expectations. The very packed theatre also got to witness performances by Nonchalant Savant and SiR before Miguel hit the stage shortly after 9:30pm. See some photos I
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My 2018 plans for Valentine’s Day will definitely be remembered for a long time because I got to celebrate it with one of my favorite bands these days: Whitney. This past 14th of February, the Chicago band was playing the second of their 3-night takeover of Thalia Hall
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The Riv in Uptown hosted German duo Milky Chance and welcomed them with a jam-packed theater. The band came out to a roaring crowd that was ecstatic just from being in their presence, which was a great way to set the mood for the rest of the show. Lead
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Lincoln Hall was full of good vibes last night as Joseph Chilliams and company took the stage. First of the female rap duo Mother Nature took the stage and brought the crowds energy way up. Their style is unique in that they are both socially conscious as
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On the heels of being nominated for 5 Grammys, including the coveted Best New Artist award, Khalid stepped out in front of a sold-out crowd at Aragon Ballroom last night to celebrate the occasion. The concert was a part of Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Chicago, a
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Dua Lipa’s Self-Titled Tour made a stop in Chicago last night and the homie jpegkai was on hand at the Aragon to capture some photos. Check out some of the dope shots he got at the sold-out show below and be sure to catch Dua Lipa in a city near you.
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Our latest venture into the world of Red Bull Sound Select’s #30DaysInChicago concert series, we headed back to the Metro for Day 18, featuring Aminé, Pell, and A2. In the building along with me was my very dope POD comrade, Ellie, who was helping capture the vibes that night.
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