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Now Its Overhead preview
Now It’s Overhead Subterranean, Chicago Friday, July 21, 2006 As a good chunk of the incestuous Saddle Creek Records roster begins to throw it’s stones outside the circle, Now It’s Overhead mastermind Andy LeMaster remains behind the scene.
Monsters Of Fakebook Rock
Damaged Justice, Powerslave, Blizzard Of Ozz J.J. Kelley’s, Lansing Saturday, July 22, 2006 Usually, we don’t get too excited about tribute bands, hence the lack of “Stage Buzz”space dedicated to them. It isn’t because we look down at them, underestimate their talent, or find them cheesy. We have nothing but admiration for the dedication and […]
Psalm One Record Release
Psalm One Abbey Pub, Chicago Saturday, July 22, 2006 There was a time, before Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown, before Jacki-O and Trina, when female MCs were hyped because of their talent, not their sex appeal. Remember MC Lyte? Yo Yo? Pre-movie star Queen Latifah? Pre-nutso Lauryn Hill? Remember strong, sophisticated women with something to […]
Dead Meadow preview
Dead Meadow Subterranean, Chicago Saturday, July 22, 2006 Mixing doom-oriented Sabbath riffs with swirling psychedelia and Tolkien imagery is nothing new — unless you sprang from the indier-than-thou D.C. hardcore scene.
Keane reviewed
Keane Under The Iron Sea (Interscope) I think this is the new Keane album, and not a set of weepy demos.
Black Stone Cherry reviewed
Black Stone Cherry Black Stone Cherry (Roadrunner) Advertised as back-to-basics hard rock, if Black Stone Cherry really admired their heroes they’d show a little ingenuity.
Under The Influence Of Giants reviewed
Under The Influence Of Giants Under The Influence Of Giants (Island) Some of the best songs on Under The Influence Of Giants’ self-titled debut take the exact same approach that much of Justin Timberlake’s solo album took: they both ripped off Michael Jackson’s classic Off The Wall at every possible turn.
MSTRKRFT Reviewed
MSTRKRFT The Looks (Last Gang) Death From Above 1979 remix offshoot MSTRKRFT rent some electro space on their one-note debut.
Loch Vostok reviewed
Loch Vostok Destruction Time Again! (Escapi) Former members of Swedish prog metal outfit Mayadome release their second as Loch Vostok.
Cities Come To Town
Cities Cities (Yep Roc) Chapel Hill calling themselves Cities? Someone explain (and do it quick because the bassist just left the band).
Sounds Of The Underground review
Sounds Of The Underground First Midwest Parking Lot, Tinley Park Sunday, July 9, 2006 Highlighted by stunning back-to-back sets by In Flames and Trivium, the sophomore year of Sounds Of The Underground tour bids fair to be one of the best of this summer’s many multi-band concerts. Last year’s version was thin on metal, heavy […]
AFI Live
AFI Vic Theatre, Chicago Friday, July 7, 2006 When it comes to the notion of selling out, it’s a tired argument. More often than not, there’s no clear winner. In the case of AFI, however, it can be assumed the group are done performing for the niche crowd they once drew. It’s a fair bet […]
Refugee All Stars Of Sierra Leone, Kekele Live!
Refugee All Stars Of Sierra Leone, Kekele Welles Park, Chicago Sunday, July 9, 2006 With contemporary images of reggae closely associated with weed and hazy mind states, it’s easy to forget the genre started as revolutionary music. That point was vividly brought to life when the Refugee All Stars Of Sierra Leone took the stage […]
Mindless Self Indulgence Preview
Mindless Self Indulgence Congress Theatre, Chicago Friday, July 14, 2006 New York’s resident industrial popsters Mindless Self Indulgence don’t waste a whole bunch of time on record, perhaps driving their video-game loving fans to better times and higher scores.
Oneida Preview
Oneida Schubas, Chicago Saturday, July 15, 2006 Having altered course slightly but retained complexity, Oneida’s latest album release party has extra reason to celebrate.
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