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FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR — Berwyn, IL
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About Head

Head operates in the space between electronic music and something harder to categorize. The project emerged in the early 2010s, built on layered synths and processed vocals that feel like they're transmitting from somewhere just outside normal hearing range. There's a deliberate restraint to the work—nothing is loud just to be loud, nothing is dense just to impress. Instead, Head constructs these environments where tension builds through subtraction as much as addition. Fans tend to discover the music accidentally and then can't stop thinking about it. The tracks exist in this pocket where ambient production meets the kinetic charge of something more structured, leaving listeners unsure if they're relaxed or deeply unsettled. It's become the kind of artist people put on late at night and forget they're even listening until a particular moment hits unexpectedly.

Head's shows operate at low volume but high intensity. Crowds go quiet in a way that feels necessary rather than forced. There's no jumping around—people stand still and actually listen, which somehow makes the whole thing heavier. The production is minimal but precise.

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Head + Chicago

Head's relationship with Chicago runs deep. The band rolled through 93XRT BCBS Performance Stage in February 2026, serving up a tight five-song set that felt like a conversation with people who actually know their catalog. They opened with "Aperture," a track that sets the tone for their whole approach—patient, deliberately paced, letting details emerge. "Cop Car" hit different live, all tension and restraint. "Chasing a Ghost" and "Shake" kept the momentum building before they closed things out with "Lost in My Mind," which left the room in that specific kind of quiet that only happens when a band nails something real.

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Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's indie and alternative scene has always had a soft spot for bands that think before they play. It's a city that respects economy of motion, whether you're talking about post-rock, math rock, or just smart guitar work. The venues here—especially something like 93XRT—have built their reputation on finding artists who treat restraint as a strength rather than a limitation. Head fits that sensibility perfectly.

Chicago road trip to see Head?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.

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