Heather Kaplan
Consequence of Sound
Chicago, IL, United States
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Live Review: Wilco and Sharon Van Etten's Winterlude Dazzles the Chicago Theatre (12/18)
The hometown heroes bring some much-needed warmth to the chill in the air. → Read More
Riot Fest 2019 Photo Gallery: Patti Smith, The B-52s, Slayer, Bikini Kill, Village People, Anthrax
A complete gallery of Riot Fest 2019 featuring Patti Smith, The B-52s, Slayer, Bikini Kill, Village People, Anthrax, and many more. → Read More
Slayer Kills Chicago: Riot Fest 2019 Festival Review
Bikini Kill, Ween, and Patti Smith also captivated Chicago audiences this weekend. → Read More
Lollapalooza 2019 Photo Gallery: The Strokes, Janelle Monáe, Lil Wayne
A complete gallery of Lollapalooza 2019 featuring The Strokes, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and many more. → Read More
Booked by Spotify, Made for Instagram: Lollapalooza 2019 Festival Review
Perry Farrell's alternative summer escape is also the season's trendiest. → Read More
Live Review: The Rolling Stones Shake Off Rust During Tour Opener at Chicago's Soldier Field (6/21)
The Rolling Stones kicked off their No Filter Tour at Chicago's Soldier Field on Friday night. Read our full review. → Read More
Live Review: Vampire Weekend Warms Up a Chilly Father's Day in Chicago (6/16)
Vampire Weekend melted the ice off a surprisingly wintry Father's Day in Chicago. Read Tyler Clark's full review. → Read More
C2E2 2019 Photo Gallery: Clueless Reunion, Cobra Kai, Freaks and Geeks, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Animaniacs
Heroes, villains, droids and Daleks and were all on hand as fans gathered to meet their favorite artists, writers and entertainers at Chicago's C2E2 pop culture extravaganza. Photographer Heather Kaplan captured the cosplay, the comics, and the comedy. → Read More
SXSW 2019 Photo Gallery: Jordan Peele, Elle Fanning, Pet Sematary, Broad City, Beastie Boys, Seth Rogen
South by Southwest 2019 has come and gone. Photographer Heather Kaplan has shared her red carpet photos from the festival, including Charlize Theron, Kumail Nanjiani, Seth Rogen, Jordan Peele, the cast of Pet Sematary, Broad City, and many more. → Read More
In Photos: Garbage Grow Up and Get Paranoid at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre (10/17)
It's been over 20 years since Garbage dropped their sophomore album, 1998's Version 2.0. But there was hardly any dust in the air at Chicago's Riviera Theatre on Wednesday night, when Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's blockbuster rockers revisited the album in full. → Read More
In Photos: Gorillaz Bring “Shy-Town” to Chicago’s United Center (10/16)
Damon Albarn’s bratty animated trip-hop troupe delivers hits, deep cuts, and surprises. → Read More
Never Tell Me the Odds: Riot Fest 2018 Festival Review
The 14th year of the Chicago institution scrapped its way to another solid installment. → Read More
Riot Fest 2018 Photo Gallery: Weezer, Elvis Costello, Calpurnia, Gary Numan, The Jesus Lizard
Every September, Riot Fest takes over Chicago's Douglas Park, where thousands upon thousands of crusty punks, both young and old, celebrate the rowdiest of the genre. If they're lucky, they might also get a chance to see some carnival fare, too. → Read More
In Photos: Car Seat Headrest at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre (9/8)
On Friday night, Car Seat Headrest conquered Chicago's Riviera Theatre in support of their redux album, Twin Fantasy (Face to Face). Thanks to a change in weather -- let's just say, there's been a chill in the air lately -- the venue was hot and stuffy, making for an epic, sweaty night for a diehard crowd. → Read More
In Photos: Wolf Parade, Torres at House of Vans Chicago (8/8)
No skateboards at Chicago's House of Vans on Wednesday night. Instead, the West Loop venue/skate park played host to Canadian indie rock powerhouse Wolf Parade, alternative singer-songwriter Torres, and Chicago's own Lillie West's project, Lala Lala. → Read More
Lollapalooza 2018 Photo Gallery: Travis Scott, Vampire Weekend, Billie Eilish, Jaden Smith
When Lollapalooza descends upon Grant Park, it brings a metropolis of music with it. This year was no exception as the festival delivered its most eclectic lineup to date, slotting dozens of Top 40, hip-hop, electronic, and rock acts into four long days. → Read More
Live Review: Radiohead Gets Nostalgic for Tour Kickoff at Chicago’s United Center (7/6)
Being the opening date on 2018’s North American tour, senses were heightened to a fever pitch, and the Radiohead faithful were rewarded with a picturesque summer evening in Chicago. Yorke and company have been in the giving mood with their tour behind 2016's A Moon Shaped Pool, submitting nearly 30 shows a year since 2016 to their parishioners. → Read More
Live Review: Janelle Monáe Makes Everyone Feel at the Chicago Theatre (7/05)
Grey skies and balmy rain hugged Chicago on Thursday evening, giving the downtown area a mildly apocalyptic wash. Or rather, an appropriate monochrome backdrop for the dizzying spectacle of fans that crowded around the sold-out Chicago Theatre. Janelle Monáe had returned, her first proper performance since 2014's Taste of Chicago appearance, and the excitement was downright contagious. → Read More
In Photos: The Kills Celebrate Women’s Skateboarding at Chicago’s House of Vans (5/19)
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince top off a night with the coolest kids in the Windy City. → Read More
SXSW Interactive and Convergence 2018 Gallery: Batmobiles, Bunnies, and Bob Ross VR
Innovation, education, and a few surprises along the way. → Read More