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Lana Del Rey ‘LA TO THE MOON’ Midwest tour stops

Far Out Midwest StaffJanuary 3, 2018

Last September, Lana Del Rey announced that she’ll be taking her new album, Lust For Life, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, on the road for a highly-anticipated 24 date tour. LA TO THE MOON will kick off on January 5th in Minneapolis, MN.... Read More...

North Coast Music Festival Releases 2018 Presale Tickets

Far Out Midwest StaffDecember 27, 2017

North Coast Music Festival have released presale tickets for 2018! Returning for its ninth annual year, the 3-day festival, lovingly referred to as "Summer's Last Stand" will take place at Chicago’s Union Park during Labor Day Weekend on August 31st ... Read More...

Angel Olsen releases new track, “Sans.”

Far Out Midwest StaffNovember 7, 2017

Angel Olsen released a new track, “Sans.” Stereogum describes the track as a “minimal, lo-fi demo, just Olsen’s impassioned voice and a single guitar echoing in the distance.” The track, along with previously released tracks “Fly on Your Wall” and “S... Read More...

Spring Awakening Announces 2018 Dates & Early Bird Tickets

Far Out Midwest StaffOctober 12, 2017

SPRING AWAKENING MUSIC FESTIVAL (SAMF) has announced the 2018 dates and location for its seventh annual installment: June 8, 9 & 10 next year in Addams/Medill Park Chicago. Discounted General Admission and VIP early bird tickets are on sale ... Read More...

Riot Fest Late Night Shows Announced

Far Out Midwest StaffAugust 15, 2017

The party doesn’t end at 10:00pm. Riot Fest Late Night shows are here. The Orwells, The Queers and The Ataris, GBH, Buzzcocks, Hot Water Music, New Found Glory, Bayside, Gogol Bordello, Cap’n Jazz, Dinosaur Jr. and Built to Spill, and Taking Back ... Read More...

Circuit des Yeux – new LP on Drag City, new music video, and touring

Far Out Midwest StaffAugust 2, 2017

Chicago artist, Circuit des Yeux has just put out a lyric video, edited and curated by Meg Remy, for the first single off her new album, “Reaching For Indigo”, and announced her tour which will make two Chicago stops. Circuit des Yeux, real name Hal... Read More...

Who’s Playing in Chicago in August

Justus FlairAugust 1, 2017

Lollapalooza is obviously Chicago’s biggest draw in August, but there’s a plethora of other talents in the city this month. August 4, Thalia Hall Sylvan Esso, Flock of Dimes Photo: Shervin Lainez Sylvan Esso’s stop in Chicago is part of thei... Read More...

Riot Fest Chicago 2017

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 31, 2017

Seeing a band on tour, only for them to skip your favorite song on the album, can be infuriating. Because the organizers of Chicago’s Riot Fest want crowds to riot, not rage, they’re continuing their tradition of having ten bands perform full albums,... Read More...

Company of Thieves release first song in six years

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 28, 2017

Company of Thieves recently debuted their first song in 6 years, 'Treasure'. Fresh off the announce of their reunion tour earlier this month, indie group Company of Thieves today release their new song, "Treasure" - the first new music from the b... Read More...

Photos from Pitchfork Music Festival 2017

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 18, 2017

The Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois showcases entertainers making the greatest music of the year. From newer artists such as Vagabon and Danny Brown to more established musicians such as LCD Soundsystem and Solange, this Midwest Event is for everyone!