By: Tim McCullough Photo: Tim McCullough On Friday, February 28th, Flatland Cavalry sold out The Sylvee and brought their energetic old style folk-country that has made them such a sensation in the newer country scene. This tour, The Flatland Forever …

By: Joely Emerson Photo: Joely Emerson Unpretentious, approachable, humble. This is the image that alternative singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi cultivated for a sold-out Majestic Theatre last Sunday. Relaxed and charismatic, Marcagi approached the stage about two hours after doors opened sporting …

BY: Ava Shumway MJ Lenderman has put his TV dinners on hold to tour for his fourth solo studio album Manning Fireworks. On Saturday, October 12th, MJ Lenderman and the Wind brought their blend of alt-country and indie rock at …

BY: KAYA SETHI Madison welcomes Royel Otis as they kick off the U.S. and Canada leg of their 2024 tour! After stopping in Madison, they will be headed through Chicago and out to the eastern United States. Fans are excited …

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BY: Claire Borgelt This weekend, Pitchfork Music Festival makes its return to Chicago’s Union Park. That means WSUM is gearing up for three days of excellent live music. Here are a few of my most anticipated acts! Bratmobile Bratmobile (Ben …

BY: Lexi Spevacek MUNA MUNA album cover I’ve been itching to see MUNA live again since seeing them open for Phoebe Bridgers back in 2021. They had me hooked with “Silk Chiffon,” and the rest of their 2022 self-titled album …

BY: Elsie Thomas Photo: Ryan Orange Fans are excited as The Driver Era comes to The Sylvee! The tour just started on April 2nd and goes until early May. After stopping in Madison, The Driver’s Era’s tour is heading towards …

BY: Ava Shumway Photo: Ebru Yildiz Mitski has done it again. Touring for her seventh studio album, The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We, she immersed her audience into the landscape of her impassioned music, through an astounding experience …

By: Alex Gershman Jason Isbell, once referred to by John Mayer as “the best lyric writer of my generation,” was back by popular demand, performing at Chicago’s Salt Shed for the second time in two years. I was lucky enough …