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PHOTOS: In Tall Buildings at Schubas 3.24.18

March 29, 2018  /  Rachel Zyzda

This past Saturday night, Chicago native Erik Hall, better known by his moniker In Tall Buildings, celebrated his new album Akinetic with a show at Schuba's Tavern. Backed by a full band, Hall flawlessly played through the songs on his latest record, his soothing vocals completely mesmerizing the audience. 

In Tall Buildings' tour continues through April. Check out tour dates here, and get a glimpse of the live show with our photo gallery below.

Listen to Akinetic in full below:

Can't get enough In Tall Buildings? Check out our interview with Erik here!

categories / Gigs, Photos
tags / In Tall Buildings, Akinetic, Photos, Schubas Tavern

LIVE: Alvvays Enchants a Sold Out Metro Last Friday Night

March 28, 2018  /  Abraham Piña

As soon as the doors opened at the Metro last Friday night, the Wrigleyville venue was completely packed with eager fans excited for Alvvays' sold out show. Throughout the crowd you can hear fans talking about their favorite melodramatic songs and the hopes that Alvvays would play everything they wanted to hear, heightening the anticipation of the band's appearance even more. 

Molly Rankin of Alvvays at the Metro on 3/23/17

Molly Rankin of Alvvays at the Metro on 3/23/17

Fronted by Molly Rankin, the indie pop group hit the stage and began strumming to the venue, filling it with downtempo melodies and honest, lighthearted lyrics. Not every song was low beat, though; "Your Type” and “Plimsoll Punks”, from the 2017 release album Antisocialites picked up the pace, allowing fans to stomp along to the beat and even encouraged a few crowd surfers to float around the room. “Forget About Life” casted a beautiful singalong throughout the concert hall. 

Near the end of the set, the band's hit “Archie,Marry Me” made its appearance with its catchy rhymes and anthemic chorus. As you hear those lyrics “Hey, hey marry me, Archie," you can't help but want to grab the hand of your special someone “Tonight Tonight.” To make sure you don't miss Alvvays' magical show in a city near you, see their upcoming tour dates here. 

While you wait for Alvvays to come back through Chicago, revisit their latest album Antisocialites below!

categories / Reviews, Gigs, Photos
tags / Alvvays, Metro, Chicago, Photo Gallery, Review

PHOTOS: Okey Dokey with Zuli and Faux Furrs 3.22.18

March 27, 2018  /  Rachel Zyzda

Last Thursday night, Chicago's own Faux Furrs perfectly complimented Zuli and Okey Dokey as they all shared the stage at Schubas. All three bands had just wrapped up a stretch of shows at SXSW in Austin earlier that week, but they all still exuded a charismatic and entrancing energy. If you missed out on the evening, check out our photo gallery of the show below!

P.S. Faux Furrs will be playing ANCHR's next showcase on April 20th with Blue Dream and Engine Summer. Grab your tickets here. 

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tags / Okey Dokey, Faux Furrs, Zuli, Schubas Tavern, Photos, Photo Gallery

PHOTOS: SXSW 2018

March 26, 2018  /  Rachel Zyzda

It's been just over a week since SXSW ended, and just like you, we're still missing the sun, the tunes, and the tacos. Luckily, we have some photos from the packed week of shows to hold us over until next year. Check out our photos from SXSW 2018 below, and stay tuned for interviews with some of our favorite South By artists!

Photos by Rachel Zyzda, featuring Shame, Sunflower Bean, White Reaper, Liza Anne, Blue Dream, HINDS, Acid Dad, Soccer Mommy, Post Animal, Anna Burch, High Waisted, Girl Ray, Caroline Rose, Ron Gallo, The Nude Party, OHMME, Rookie, The Evening Attraction, and Lucille Furs

Photos by Erica Tello, featuring Hembree, Jade Bird, and Mt Joy

Photos by Justin Kibbel of Superchunk, Wye Oak, Bully, Shamir, Lucy Dacus

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tags / Photos, Photo Gallery, SXSW, Shame, Sunflower Bean, White Reaper, Liza Anne, Blue Dream, HINDS, Acid Dad, Soccer Mommy, Post Animal, Anna Burch, High Waisted, Girl Ray, Caroline Rose, Rookie, The Evening Attraction, Lucille Furs, Ron Gallo, The Nude Party, Ohmme, Hembree, Mt Joy, Jade Bird, Lucy Dacus, Superchunk, Bully, Shamir, Wye Oak

PHOTOS: courtship., Coasts and THE HUNNA at Bottom Lounge

March 24, 2018  /  Emily Nava

This past Monday night, courtship. and Coasts warmed up the stage for THE HUNNA, giving us the best start to a week. If you missed this triple threat of a lineup, check out photos from the show below!

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PHOTOS: SXSW 2018 Send-Off at The Hideout

March 21, 2018  /  Rachel Zyzda

The Hideout sent off some of our favorite hometown bands to SXSW over the weekend leading up to the fest. If you weren't able to come out to the kick off, relive the stacked line up by checking out photos from the entire day. The line up featured James Swanberg, Varsity, Moonrise Nation, Bunny, The Waco Brothers, Pixel Grip, and Ariel Zetina. 

Stay tuned for more SXSW coverage coming soon!

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PHOTOS: Post Animal, Slow Pulp, and Condor & Jaybird at Daytrotter

March 20, 2018  /  Rachel Zyzda

Before we jetted off to Austin for SXSW 2018, we took the short trip to Davenport to see Post Animal, Condor & Jaybird and Slow Pulp play an insane show at Daytrotter's venue. If you missed out on the evening, relive the special moment (pun intended) with our photo gallery of the show. 

Stay tuned for tons more photo coverage of SXSW and an interview with Slow Pulp, coming soon on ANCHR!

P.S- Chicago, Slow Pulp and Post Animal are playing together again on 4/27. Get your tickets here. 

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tags / Photos, Daytrotter, Photo Gallery, Post Animal, Condor & Jaybird, Slow Pulp, Gigs

Mamby On The Beach 2018 Lineup Announced

March 19, 2018  /  Rachel Zyzda

Mamby On The Beach returns for another year of great music on Oakwood Beach. The lineup includes artists from all over the genre-sphere, ranging from Common to Cold War Kids to Duke Demont. Some of our absolute lineup favorites include Tune-Yards, HONNE, LÉON, St. Lucia, Jamila Woods, and Oh Wonder, but you can see the full lineup below! To experience this completely diverse lineup while also enjoying some time on the beach, make sure you grab your tickets the Mamby here. 

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Check out our photos from Day 1 of Mamby on the Beach 2017 here

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tags / Chicago, Music Festival, Mamby on the Beach, React Presents, Lineups

PHOTOS: Bahamas at Metro 3.10.18

March 14, 2018  /  Abraham Piña

Bahamas returned to Chicago this past Saturday for a sold out show at The Metro. If you missed out on tickets, get a glimpse of the night by checking out our photo gallery below. 

See all of Bahamas' upcoming tour dates here. 

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tags / Bahamas, Photos, Metro, Photo Gallery

Live: Molly Burch at Lincoln Hall 3.7.18

March 13, 2018  /  Jackie Mlinarcik

Last Wednesday night, Austin native Molly Burch provided a treat to a sold out Lincoln Hall crowd before Alex Cameron's set. Short and sweet, Burch's set captivated the audience with hauntingly delicate guitar melodies and Burch's signature brooding vocals as she sang songs from her debut album, Please Be Mine. At certain moments, the audience members were so enchanted by Burch's old-time Hollywood style songs that you could hear a pin drop, but between songs the room erupted in applause. Check out photos of the mesmerizing performance below.

Can't get enough Molly Burch? Check out our interview with her here. 

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