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The plain of misfits
Nobody ever screamed out “MORE TRIANGLE!” alongside “FREEBIRD,” but anything’s possible with this week’s crop of 70s-loving, atmospheric misfits. Freelance Whales burst forth like a ray of sunshine on its sophomore release, Diluvia (Mom+Pop/Frenchkiss). Giving the hazy album an early fall shelf date either reeks of brilliance or smarts with callous mismanagement. One on hand, […]
Ben Folds Five live shots!
They’re baaaack! The Ben Folds Five reunion tour hit Chicago on Sept. 30 with a rousing set at the Chicago Theatre.
Cover Story: Divine Fits
Some dive into a pint of Ben & Jerry’s to mend a broken heart. Dan Boeckner packed up his possessions and moved to Los Angeles to start a band.
Hello, My Name Is Matthew
IE: You channel Abbey Road-era John Lennon on the cover of your debut, Big Inner with a crisp, white suit. Matthew E. White: If I don’t wear a suit, with the long hair and beard I look like hippie man or some rocker guy. The album is kind of classy. [The suit] lets people know […]
Slash pics
Slash dusted off his trusty top hat for a set at The Riviera on Sept. 28. We’re starting to wonder if his talented fingers are telepathically connected to the dapper accessory. (All photos by Timothy Hiatt.)
Girl Talk live!
Don’t waste your money on a gym membership. Just check out a Girl Talk show if you’re looking to trim those love handles.
The return of Dirty Three
Seven years can seem like an eternity when you’re waiting for something whether it’s the end of a spat of bad luck or for the members of Dirty Three to stash their hobbies in the corner and return to the fold as Australia’s fiercest trio – one that can reduce a fan to tears with […]
Silversun Pickups live!
It became apparent early on in Silversun Pickups‘ Friday night set at the Aragon Ballroom that the band wasn’t holding anything back.
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