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Beartooth Announce The Below Tour Part 2

Matt Hakey and Far Out Midwest StaffDecember 29, 2021

Columbus, OH based hardcore act Beartooth will be playing at the Clyde Theatre on Saturday, March 26th in Fort Wayne, IN. The bands appearance in Fort Wayne will mark the 1st stop on their spring 2022 U.S. The Below Tour Part 2. Coming off the releas... Read More...

Spring Awakening Music Festival Kickstarting Autumn Equinox Edition Next Weekend

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 23, 2021

Forget summer, it's time to turn up the heat this Autumn! Earlier this year, Spring Awakening Music Festival announced their new October event date for attendees looking to rave at one of Chicago's premier festivals. The festival will include top-tie... Read More...

Pitchfork Returns to Chicago With Their 2021 Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 29, 2021

As live music continues to ramp up in the Chicago area, Pitchfork has announced their exciting 2021 lineup. Chicago’s favorite independent music festival will take place at the end of the summer, from September 10-12 in Chicago’s Union Park. The fe... Read More...

Lollapalooza 2021’s Midwest Talent

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 20, 2021

Lollapalooza is the Midwest’s biggest music event of the year. The popular festival boasts artists from all over the world, but Chicago will always be its home. Here are some of our favorite Midwest artists taking the stage in Lollapalooza’s 2021 Lin... Read More...

Summer Smash Festival Announces Stunning 2021 Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 19, 2021

Summer Smash is a newer addition to Chicago’s thriving festival scene. After starting in 2018, the festival is now in its 3rd year. The second festival grew to four times the size of the original, so it’s safe to say that expectations for this year a... Read More...

Lollapalooza 2021 Official Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJune 14, 2021

After almost a year and a half without live music, Lollapalooza Chicago is emerging from the pandemic with an exciting new lineup. The long-awaited music festival will take place this summer, with fans gathering in Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park from... Read More...

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...