Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Summer Guide: Music festivals Summer Guide: Two dozen (mostly) sun-drenched music festivals [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Riot Fest 2013 Lineup Announced With much fanfare […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Ticket Giveaway: Pet Shop Boys This post is from our advertiser, Live Nation. [ more › ]Loading… #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff;clear:left;font:14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;} Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. The Secret History of Chicago Music: Johnny Griffin Jazz saxophonist Johnny Griffin isn’t exactly obscure, but he’s been unjustly overshadowed since his heyday in the 50s and 60s. by […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Wake Your Heart with He’s My Brother She’s My Sister on 4/26 A group recalling nostalgic images of road trips, sunshine-soaked journeys and wanderlust, West Coast outfit He’s My […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Our guide to Record Store Day Record Store Day has been getting more hectic and harder to enjoy, but we’re here to help. by Reader staff Record Store Day, […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Wednesday Afternoon Diversion: Wells Street Bridge On A Barge You can tell this video was produced by the city because the music is awful. [ more › ] Music […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. The Secret History of Chicago Music: Doctor Clayton Doctor Clayton cut just 30 tracks, but they helped plant the seeds for rock ‘n’ roll. by Plastic Crimewave [ Subscribe […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Valerio Tricoli and the real Art Of Noise(s) at Lampo Valerio Tricoli To fans of harsh noise and experimental music, the name Luigi Russolo is intoned solemnly the way […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Brookfield Zoo Welcomes Baby Angolan Colobus Monkey An Angolan colobus monkey was born at Brookfield Zoo on March 9. [ more › ] Wednesday Afternoon Diversion: I Need […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Reader readers built their very own jukebox Reader readers build their very own jukebox. by Kevin Warwick “I started working at a record store when I was 15, and […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. The Secret History of Chicago Music: Eddie C. Campbell Blues guitarist Eddie C. Campbell needs help getting home after a heart attack and stroke on the road in Germany. […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Old Town School Debuts New TV Show on WYCC The Old Town School of Folk Music and Chicago’s PBS affiliate WYCC have teamed up for a brand new live […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. The Secret History of Chicago Music: Tail Dragger The Secret History of Chicago: a Howlin’ Wolf imitator who did time for shooting a fellow bluesman dead. by Plastic Crimewave […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. In Rotation: Audio engineer Tim Iseler on "Darth Vader’s Cock and Balls" Audio engineers Tim Iseler and Jeremy Lemos on “Darth Vader’s Cock and Balls” and the Dirty Projectors […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Music Video Of The Day: Johnny Marr ‘Upstarts’ Johnny Marr’s solo debut album The Messenger premieres online Feb. 18 and in print Feb. 26. [ more › ] Wednesday […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Music Video Of The Day: Aly Tadros ‘Sweet On Me’ This sweet tune by singer Aly Tadros is accompanied by a music video that’s sweet and strange and reminiscent […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Music Video Of The Day: The Smiths ‘This Charming Man’ Tickets are still available for former Smiths’ frontman Morrissey’s show Saturday at the Chicago Theatre. Act fast. [ more […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. She’s Crafty, Chicago’s All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute Band She’s Crafty, Chicago’s all-female Beastie Boys tribute band, is starring in their very first solo concert at Underground Lounge, 952 W. […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. It’s Time for a Quicksand Reunion I started listening to Quicksand at the behest of a friend who worked at my hometown’s one record store. Simply by their pedigree, […]
Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers. Gossip Wolf: Sasha Go Hard won’t let up Sasha Go Hard keeps the mixtapes coming, Fig Dish reissue their debut, and more by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil It’s […]