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Spins: Damon Albarn • The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows
Damon Albarn The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows (Transgressive Records Ltd) The stark black and white boulder on the cover of Damon Albarn’s new solo album announces immediately that this will not be the Day-Glo dance party of his band Gorillaz, nor will it conjure the dandy day-in-the-English-life of his 90s Britpop […]
Live Review: Musical Box at Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
The Musical Box Saturday, November 20, 2021 Arcada Theatre, St. Charles by Steven Kikoen There’s an understanding among Genesis fans that when the time came where arguably the most prolific progressive rock ensemble that ever existed crossed the line into the pop microcosm, they would all secretly fain forgiveness and pretend to ignore this […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz: November 26 – December 2 • The Lumineers, Pigface, Muriel Anderson, State Champs, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony v Three 6 Mafia
If you missed The Lumineers’ from Santa Barbara livestream event back in September, you have a second chance to check it out this weekend with an encore presentation on Friday, November 26 at 7:30 PM. Grab tickets here. Watch Pigface’s 2019 show from Chicago’s Thalia Hall shot from six different cameras this Friday, November 26, […]
Stage Buzz: Deacon Blues at Arcada Theatre – Saturday, November 27 • St. Charles
After a year off due to COVID-19, Deacon Blues is bringing back their traditional Thanksgiving weekend show at Arcada Theatre this Saturday, November 27. Having just celebrated their 9th Anniversary with a show at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn, the band is prepared to bring back what the fans want: an All-Star Tribute to Steely Dan. […]
Photo Gallery: Chvrches at Aragon Ballroom • Chicago
CHVRCHES Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL November 19th, 2021 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Glasgow’s Chvrches brought their Screen Violence to Uptown Friday, including a phalanx of video screens, strobe lights, and fog machines that added a sensory overload to a synth-y, electro-beat-laden soundtrack. Lead singer Lauren Mayberry was hypnotic as ever, effortlessly pirouetting one […]
Live Review: Genesis at United Center • Chicago
Genesis United Center November 15, 2021 Review by Andy Argyrakis Photo by Patrick Balls When Phil Collins proved he was Not Dead Yet with a tell-all book and tour of the same name in 2018, speculation began swirling that another final hurrah with Genesis could be coming right around the corner. Though it […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – November 17 – November 22 • Jason Isbell, Anti-Flag AntiFest, Pink Sweat$ at Concord Hall, Robyn Hitchcock, Jason Sudeikis hosts Thundergong!
In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the November 1981 release of their debut album, Movement, New Order has been profiled by BBC6 online in a one-hour special highlighting the best songs from the record, including “Ceremony” and “Dreams Never End,” plus rare tracks, cover songs, bands they influenced, and Movement‘s obvious musical connection […]
Photo Gallery: Wolf Alice at The Vic Theatre • Chicago
Wolf Alice The Vic Theatre November 8, 2021 Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran On their third album Blue Weekend, London’s Wolf Alice went all-in with a big, vibrant sound and heavy emotions to match. Their tour of the same name recently brought them to the Vic Theatre, and the quintet (fleshed out this time […]
Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket at The Auditorium Theatre
IE’s Ed Spinelli captured My Morning Jacket at the Auditorium on Night Two of three nights in the Loop. Setlist: Victory Dance It Beats 4 U Love Love Love Magic Bullet Lay Low Lowdown Master Plan Complex Bermuda Highway If All Else Fails I Think I’m Going To Hell Compound Fracture Easy Morning Rebel […]
Spins: The Rolling Stones • A Bigger Bang Live on Copacabana Beach
The Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang Live on Copacabana Beach (Eagle Vision/Mercury/Universal) Walking onto the stage before a massive Brazilian crowd stretching as far down Copacabana Beach as the eye can see, the Rolling Stones tear into a revved-up version of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” to begin this concert filmed on February 18, 2006. The band […]
Spins: Bob Marley and the Wailers • The Capitol Session ‘73
Bob Marley and the Wailers The Capitol Session ‘73 (Tuff Gong/Mercury/Universal) After October 1973 shows in San Francisco during October 1973, producer Denny Cordell brought reggae pioneers Bob Marley and the Wailers to Los Angeles for a session at the famed Capitol Studios. The results are this 12-song CD and film, released for the first […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz November 9-November 14 • Pitchfork Music Fest London, Johnny Marr, Adult Swim Fest., Andrew McMahon, Chase Atlantic Live from the Riviera Theatre, Welcome To Rockville Festival
Electronic post-punk pioneers New Order performed last Saturday, November 6, to a sold-out O2 crowd in London during their livestream; you can still catch the replay until Tuesday, November 9. Get Tickets here. Flymachine presents X Ambassadors: “The Beautiful Liar Tour.” The band will perform live from November 9 at The Truman in Kansas City. […]
Stage Buzz Review: Elvis Costello & The Imposters • The Chicago Theatre
Elvis Costello and the Imposters Chicago Theatre November 3, 2021 Review by Jeffrey Kotthoff In his first Chicago performance during the age of COVID, Elvis Costello greeted the audience at the Chicago Theater with what felt like a sincere, “Hello again friends, how you doing?” Costello and The Imposters then roared out of the gates […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz November 2 – November 6 • New Order, Slipknot, Fatboy Slim, Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman host a virtual meet and greet where you can have a one-on-one conversation with the band and get some exclusive merch and a virtual photo with the band. Join the fun Thursday, November 4 at 6 PM. Get tickets here. Watch Fatboy Slim perform live from London’s Wembley Arena during his […]
Spins: Vince Guaraldi Trio • A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Vince Guaraldi Trio A Boy Named Charlie Brown (Craft/Fantasy) The Vince Guaraldi Trio’s evergreen soundtrack to animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas served as an accessible primer in jazz music upon its 1965 release. Guaraldi and the band became indelibly connected to Charles Schulz’s comic strip characters in the process. That association had begun […]
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