In pandemic’s wake, The New Pornographers deliver latest dose of formidable indie-pop

The New Pornographers: Joe Seiders (from left), John Collins, AC Newman, Neko Case, Todd Fancey and Kathryn Calder. (Ebru Yildiz)

Following an uncharacteristic absence, frequent visitors The New Pornographers are making their first return to Chicago since 2019.

The Canadian indie-pop supergroup has held a stronghold of support in Chicago since first playing at The Hideout in 2001 while supporting their debut album “Mass Romantic.” Local supporters helped to sell out two shows this weekend at Thalia Hall.