Photo courtesy of Kayl Cooper By Clara Copps Tuesday is usually a quiet night in Pilsen, but this week Thalia Hall was buzzing withenergy in anticipation for indie powerhouse Caroline Rose. “I think this is my favoritevenue”, she said about the iconic Chicago concert hall. She performed at Thalia Halllast spring to accompany the release of her 2023 album The Art of Forgetting, and isheading back out on the road this year for another US … Continue reading Caroline Rose Triumphantly Returns to Thalia Hall
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Real Estate Takes Over Thalia Hall
Photo and Article by Birk Hill The indie rock band Real Estate is made up of New Jersey musicians Martin Courtney, Matthew Mondanile, Alex Bleeker, and Jackson Pollis. The wonderful artists work together to create groovy, chill, dreamy rock. They got together for the first time in 2008 and since then they have released six albums and many singles and EPs. By the time of their performance in town at Thalia Hall, the band had … Continue reading Real Estate Takes Over Thalia Hall
Reaching Heaven with Mannequin Pussy
Article and photos by Josie Stahler Any other Wednesday night would include a monotonous evening of routine, but last week at Thalia Hall was anything other than ordinary. Mannequin Pussy and their opener Soul Glo shook the walls and opened the pit for an unforgettable Wednesday evening in Chicago. Opening for Mannequin Pussy was Philadelphia based Soul Glo. Members Pierce Jordan, GG Guerra, and TJ Stevenson ran around the stage, creating this frenetic hardcore presence … Continue reading Reaching Heaven with Mannequin Pussy
Follow the Flow of Mo Lowda and the Humble at Thalia Hall
Article and Photos by Jesa Runnels On March 22nd, Thalia Hall was rumbling with energy and excitement in anticipation of Mo Lowda and The Humble. Bright Light Social Hour first took the stage. They began their set by asking the crowd if they could “take it to outer space?” before launching into “Not New” from their newest album Emergency Leisure. Each song flowed into one another, creating a fluid, psychedelic experience for the audience. It … Continue reading Follow the Flow of Mo Lowda and the Humble at Thalia Hall
Arlo Parks Heals Chicago Hearts
Article and Photos by Imani Warren On Saturday, March 16th, I had the pleasure of viewing Arlo Parks on her North American tour at Thalia Hall. The British artist uses strong melodies with enchanting lyrics in order to captivate and entrance her audience through song. Accompanying Parks were three bandmates playing bass, guitar, and drums. The most captivating aspect of the show was the presence of the audience. It seemed as if everyone who attended … Continue reading Arlo Parks Heals Chicago Hearts