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This Sunday: Serena Ryder Brings “Stompa” to Lincoln Hall 22 Aug 2013 | 11:07 pm
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) It was three years ago to the month when I first heard Serena Ryder’s forcefully gorgeous voice on a perfect Chicago summer day. Ryder was the opening act for Ray LaM...
Jimmy Eat World Comes to The Vic for Sold Out Show 15 Aug 2013 | 08:11 am
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) This Sunday, those who were quick to jump on the chance for tickets will pack the house at The Vic for Jimmy Eat World’s celebrated return to Chicago. The four-man Am...
Jimmy Eat World Rocks Taylor Swift’s Break-Up World 23 Jul 2013 | 10:55 pm
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) The four-piece American band of Jimmy Eat World has been supplying us with catchy rock anthems for a decade now. In tandem with their 10-year-anniversary comes the re...
New Single from Kings of Leon: Supersoaker 18 Jul 2013 | 01:18 am
by Marisa Ruiz ( @MarisaVictoria ) Give a listen to new single “Supersoaker” from Kings of Leon. The new release is the first single from the band’s forthcoming sixth studio album, Mechanical Bull, d...
Pitchfork Pick: M.I.A. 16 Jul 2013 | 12:46 am
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam - better known as M.I.A. I’m not entirely sure what M.I.A. is most famous for; her very pregnant, polka-dotted and unforgettable perform...
Pitchfork Pick: Phosphorescent 12 Jul 2013 | 01:54 am
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) Matthew Houck AKA Phosphorescent If the Brooklyn-based act of Phosphorescent produced by Matthew Houck isn’t already on your radar, now is a great time to get audibl...
Budweiser Made In Chicago Event!!! 9 Jul 2013 | 07:30 am
I know it’s been a while, but I’m back!! I was holding out for a great event to mark my return to the circuit of amazing events with complementary food and drinks. I’m glad I waited because I attended...
Pitchfork Pick: The Breeders 27 Jun 2013 | 02:47 am
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) The Breeders in 1993. Photo by Kevin Westenberg. Walk up to anyone who was in middle school, high school or college in the 90’s and whisper, “I’m the last splash” – ...
Red Bull Sound Select Invites You: Catch Metric + Gemini Club + My Gold Mask for Free 20 Jun 2013 | 10:55 am
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) Wanna see two local rising acts open up for Metric without paying a dime? Red Bull Sound Select is a program supporting thriving local music scenes in a handful of U.S...
Win Passes to Kevin Hart’s “Let Me Explain” Comedy Screening 10 Jun 2013 | 09:54 am
by Marisa Ruiz (@MarisaVictoria) You may likely recognize Kevin Hart from the laughs he’s brought us in movies like Scary Movie 3, The Five-Year Engagement and Think Like a Man. His new comedy special...