Back in 2005, Chicago music staples Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall founded a winter music and comedy festival to encourage Chicagoans to leave their homes in January. Partnering with other respected and acclaimed local venues (The Metro, The Hideout and more), the Schubas/Lincoln Hall crew created Tomorrow Never Knows, or TNK Fest.
In 2019, I’m happy to report that TNK is still kicking ass and giving me a reason brave the January cold. The fest is typically on-the-nose in terms of highlighting young talent, and the Snail Mail / Lala Lala / Varsity night at the Metro was further proof.
Local indie acts Varsity and Lala Lala had solid sets, but it was Baltimore native Lindsey Jordan (better known as Snail Mail) who stole the show. Her 2018 debut album “Hush” was released to critical acclaim and they hype is warranted. The future is bright for these young musicians and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next.
SNAIL MAIL
LALA LALA
VARSITY
