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Pitchfork Music Festival announces 2020 lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffFebruary 20, 2020

The 15th annual Pitchfork Music Festival takes place Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 at Union Park in Chicago. The headliners are Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run the Jewels, and the National. Tickets to Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale for $75 a da... Read More...

New Music: Jackie Lynn – “Shugar Water”

Far Out Midwest StaffFebruary 20, 2020

Today, Jackie Lynn shares a new single for “Shugar Water,” a joyous, forward-moving call to arms taken from the band’s recently announced, soon-to-be-released sophomore album Jacqueline, out April 10 via Drag City. Photo Credit: Evan Jenkins ... Read More...

Live Review + Photos: A Day To Remember @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN

Matt Hakey and Far Out Midwest StaffNovember 20, 2019

Northern Indiana was met with a wave of energy last week as hardcore band A Day To Remember made their seventh Midwest stop on their headlining North American tour at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. Coming off the recent rel... Read More...

Chance the Rapper’s Official “The Big Tour” Afterparty

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 27, 2019

Chicago's very own Chance the Rapper will be at PRYSM NIGHTCLUB this Saturday night, September 28th. This Official "The Big Tour" Afterparty will keep all of the energy of the tour going. Get Tickets... Read More...

Live Review + Photos: John Mayer at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN 8/12/19

Far Out Midwest StaffAugust 15, 2019

On Monday night, Indianapolis greeted John Mayer to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse stage for his North American Summer Tour and unforgettable night of music. Following his tour with Dead & Company, Mayer opted for a two set show - most likely inspi... Read More...

Photos + Live review: Pitchfork Music Festival 2019

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 26, 2019

One thing we learned from this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival was the true meaning of “the show must go on” with fans enduring the weekend’s heatwave in true festival fashion. With Saturday and Sunday seeing a few bumps, including a 90 minute evacua... Read More...

House of Vans Chicago 2019 House Parties Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 30, 2019

Costa Mesa, CALIF. (May 8, 2019) - Vans has announced the return of their House Parties series at House of Vans Chicago ( 113 N Elizabeth St ). The ninth season kicks off on May 31 with rapper Vince Staples and continues throughout the summer with a ... Read More...

Riot Fest 15th Anniversary Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 30, 2019

The Riot Fest 15th Anniversary lineup is here. September 13-15 at Douglas Park, Chicago. Featuring: Blink-182, Slayer (final Chicago & Milwaukee show), Bikini Kill, The Raconteurs, Rise Against, The Flaming Lips (performing Yoshimi Battles... Read More...

Live Review + Photos: Architects @ The Majestic in Detroit, MI

Matt Hakey and Far Out Midwest StaffMay 29, 2019

Friday evening brought a wave of energy to the Midwest as hard rock band Architects made their second to last stop on their headlining North American tour at The Majestic in Detroit, MI. Coming off the recent release of their 8th album Holy Hell in ... Read More...

Architects 2019 North American Tour

Matt Hakey and Far Out Midwest StaffMay 10, 2019

UK based metalcore act Architects will be playing at the Majestic Theatre on Friday, May 24 in Detroit, MI. The bands appearance in Detroit will mark the 20th stop on their 2019 North American tour. Coming off the release of their new album Holy Hell... Read More...