Firebird’s latest:
March 25th, 2025.
Glixen at Schubas.
Photos of Glixen at Schubas on March 9th, 2025.
by Taylor Pate.
March 23rd, 2025.
Feeling without understanding: The Cocteau Twins’ lack of lyrics.
What is it to ache without knowing the true meaning behind it? The Cocteau Twins’ lyricless songs entrance, enthrall, and encourage you to fade away.
by Meghan Howson.
March 21st, 2025.
Dive into the captivating indie-folk of Searows.
Put on some Searows and let it alleviate your blues.
by Irmak Altinok.
March 19th, 2025.
The rise and fall of Chappell Roan: a pop star’s struggle with fame, politics, and fan expectations.
Fans once heralded Chappell Roan as a beacon of queer empowerment and authenticity, but recent controversies, including canceled shows and political missteps, have left many questioning her commitment to her community and artistry.
by Amelia Resnick.
March 17th, 2025.
We remember it All Too Well.
It’s been two years to the day since the first show of the Eras Tour, and four months since the last show. Taylor Swift implored us to tell you how the crowds went wild, and we’re here to do just that!
by Melody Dias & Justin Walgren.
March 16th, 2025.
Pom Pom Squad at Lincoln Hall.
Photos of Pom Pom Squad at Lincoln Hall on March 7th, 2025.
by Taylor Pate.
March 14th, 2025.
The hitchhiker’s guide to Hard Dance Music.
Discover the high-energy world of Hardstyle and Hardcore EDM from Europe and Japan, both genres ready to explode in the US.
by Yuzhou Wang.
March 12th, 2025.
What is CLAUDE?
Doja Cat released seven songs as a deluxe to her fourth album. What makes CLAUDE different from Scarlet, and how do these new songs relate to the original project?
by Arianna Lafontant.
March 11th, 2025.
Model /Actriz at Thalia Hall.
Photos of Model / Actriz at Thalia Hall on March 1st, 2025.
by Taylor Pate.
March 10th, 2025.
The Arctic Monkeys’ noir The Car.
Dainty orchestrals and lyrics make The Car the band's most ambitious and misunderstood album.
by Adriel Sixto Mendez.
March 8th, 2025.
Firebird Magazine - Issue 2.
Firebird Magazine Issue 2; launched on March 6th, 2025.
by Firebird Magazine.
March 7th, 2025.
Sofi Tukker at the Byline Aragon Ballroom.
On October 19th, Sofi Tukker brought their electrifying energy to Chicago's Byline Aragon Ballroom for a night that seamlessly blended house music, indie pop, and Latin rhythms.
by Alexandra Moxey.
March 3rd, 2025.
A map to the Easter Eggs.
How Taylor Swift began to incorporate Easter Eggs into her work and the most important Eggs to date.
by Melody Dias.
February 28th, 2025.
Rogers rising to the occasion at United Center: The Don’t Forget Me Tour.
The electrifying energy, heartfelt lyrics, and magic Maggie Rogers brought to the Don’t Forget Me Tour created an unforgettable experience for music lovers.
by Lauren Moskal.
February 27th, 2025.
Alessia Cara: Love & Hyperbole.
Alessia Cara shares her journey producing her fourth record Love & Hyperbole in a cozy and intimate pre-release press conference.
by Joyce Zhang.
February 24th, 2025.
How does love unravel us?
The power of an album when the artist has a clear and direct vision is unmatched. Lizzy McAlpine created something that is rife with attention, care, and beautiful melodies, and that can only happen when the artist truly knows music.
by Arianna Lafontant.
February 21st, 2025.
The what-ifs of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Some of the greatest musical acts that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame continues to ignore.
by Obi Ukomadu.
February 19th, 2025.
10 Years of Mac Miller’s Faces.
His mixtape magnum opus thrives with a life of its own a decade later.
by Martin Camargo.
February 17th, 2025.
How to compile your character playlist: a 10-song summary of you.
A formula for a concise playlist that represents your lore.
by Jina Jeon.
February 14th, 2025.
Even apes make love.
An ape’s coming of age musical.