Article By Ernesto Raul Aguilar Q101 kicked off its week-long Twisted Xmas 2025 series at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom with a high-voltage opening night that blended indie cool, alt-rock energy, and full-on pop spectacle. Three bands, each with a distinct voice and presence, took the stage and delivered a night that felt as festive as it was electric, setting the tone for the rest of the holiday concerts ahead. The evening opened with Los Angeles band Out in Front, who wasted no

Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery ) Article & Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Few artists blur the lines between virtuosity and eccentricity like Thundercat. On November 7th, 2025, the Los Angeles bassist, singer, and producer brought his signature blend of jazz, funk, and soul to Chicago’s historic Aragon Ballroom, delivering a performance that was both musically dazzling and emotionally charged. Touring in support of his catalog that’s redefin