Headlining band Re-TROS continued their killer North American tour with their longtime friends Liars at the historic Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The Windy City’s own Lifeguard opened the show and they did not disappoint. Fans came out and supported this tour with open arms.
Hailing from Beijing, China, post-punk band Re-TROS, also known as Rebuilding the Rights of Statues, formed in 2004. Since then, they have developed a unique sound. They showcased their musical talents using percussion, synth, cowbells, bass, guitar, and their haunting melodic voices with a beautiful hazy backdrop that complemented the mood. Re-TROS surpassed everyone’s expectations and ended their tour with a bang. Find them here next.
Liars is a New York experimental band with hints of post-punk and electronic that formed in 2000. They brought their eclectic energy and set the stage for Re-TROS. Find them here next.
Chicago’s own trio Lifeguard is as a punk/indie rock band that formed in 2019. They have been making a name for themselves and are preparing for their 2024 summer tour in the U.S. and UK. Be sure to catch them near you here.
Re-TROS attracted fans from across the Midwest who celebrated their rare Chicago performance by singing along, dancing, and screaming. Among them was Jason Zhu, who has seen Re-TROS in Beijing, drove in from South Bend, Indiana for the show. Zhu says the band has influenced his own post-punk band, Boys in the Tub, and he couldn’t pass up on seeing them in Chicago.
