We've already tripped all over ourselves about how terrific Great Northern is. In fact, here's a sampling of our past praise: more ›

What a great week for indie-pop. We are seriously psyched to revisit some old favorites while experiencing some newer friends for the first time. Robbers on High Street have garnered a lot of buzz, and while their latest digital-only EP is not an entirely convincing justification for their acclaim, it’s certainly strong enough to pique our curiosity. Expect Subterranean to be pretty crowded as everyone tries to discern whether these cats have the legs to... more ›

The holiday season has begun, which for most people means an entire month of bloating and spending. We can’t do anything about the former, but allow us to take some of the burden off your wallet by giving away a pair of tickets for the Robbers on High Street/Brighton, MA show at Subterranean on December 4 at 9:30 p.m. In an era when instant notoriety is afforded to those who get notice on the “right”... more ›

The Chicagoist Prize Closet has been awfully bare as of late so we were thrilled when the folks at V2 Records offered up a pair of tickets to this Saturday’s Brendan Benson show at Metro with Robbers on High Street opening. Both groups are looking to build on recent good press thanks to some high-profile gigs. Benson last visited Chicago in April on the heels of his album The Alternative To Love. Since then he’s... more ›