CONCERT REVIEW: RAH RAH AT THE DOUBLE DOOR (CHICAGO, IL)
Rah Rah (Regina, Saskatchewan)November 21th, 2012Double Door in Chicago, IL What day is it? Why did I eat so much? I once had a friend tell me she had to undo the top button of her pants after a plentiful Thanksgiving dinner. At least I’m not there yet. Right? The term “food coma” ge
REVIEW: THE MAHONES – ANGELS & DEVILS (2012)
For a fun time, look no further than The Mahones‘ own new release Angels and Devils. This Irish punk band, with 20 years of history under their belt (and many member changes) present a collection of rough around the edges “Paddy Rock” that will have you smiling the whole time, even i
INTERVIEW: OBERHOFER (BROOKLYN)
Eager fans are already filtering into Milwaukee’s The Rave when I arrive at the venue, about 75 minutes before the 8 p.m. start time. Upon entering, I hear a band doing soundcheck, so I figure our interview will still be a few minutes as Brad Oberhofer is likely on stage with his namesake band&nbs
INTERVIEW: MUTTS (CHICAGO, IL)
Call them Tom Waits does blues-rock/grunge, or any other way you can think of describing them. It doesn’t matter what you call them, Chicago band, Muttsis exactly that. They are Mutts. And their music, the perfectly blended mutt. If you are a local Chicagoan there is no way you haven’t heard of
INTERVIEW: BIG SCIENCE (CHICAGO)
On an overly heated day in Chicago’s Logan Square I sat down with Chicago band, Big Science, who have been making headlines since the release of the first EP in 2008, The Coast of Nowhere. Over a few beers, and some surprise champagne, we discussed their new album, Difficu
FESTIVAL REVIEW: PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL (CHICAGO, IL)
Vampire Weekend (New York, NY), Feist (Toronto, Calgary), Cloud Nothings (Cleveland, OH), Dirty Projectors (Brooklyn, NY), Japandroids (Vancouver, British Columbia), Beach House (Baltimore, MD), Real Estate (Ridgewood, NJ), Youth
INTERVIEW: NETHERFRIENDS (CHICAGO)
Chicago’s very own psych/synth-pop, Netherfriends has released a new album, Middle America; the first album in his 50 Songs, 50 States project. Shawn has been touring constantly around the country, this summer he will fly out to Alaska. With his pedal loops, synth, and dance moves, Netherfriend
REVIEW: MAPS & ATLASES – BEWARE AND BE GRATEFUL (2012)
Maps & Atlases are an art rock band that’s no stranger to the touring or festival circuit. They have been quietly building a dedicated following, playing small venues all across America over the past few years and they have played a number of festivals. This summer, they will
CONCERT REVIEW: BACHELORETTE AT THE VIC THEATRE (CHICAGO, IL)
Bachelorette (New Zealand)March 29thThe Vic Theatre, in Chicago, IL Annabel Alpers, also known as Bachelorette, is a solo performer who found herself far away from her native homeland of New Zealand Monday night. Chicago was treated to this pint-sized, red-haired darling in an early show at The Vic