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Riot Fest roundup!
In 2012, Riot Fest is somewhat of an anachronism in Chicago. In a festival season absolutely dominated by EDM gatherings and events, Riot Fest keeps the focus on the punk and rock side of things, with nary a turntable or Serato-fueled MacBook in sight. The end result is a feel good affair that can’t help […]
Fiona Apple busted for hash in Texas
The fuzz patrolling the border stop in Sierra Blanca, Texas have a nose for weeding out rock stars in possession of controlled substances.
VIDEO: Randy Newman’s “I’m Dreaming”
Just when you thought Randy Newman traded in scathing commentary for Oscar gold (thanks to those treacly Pixar ditties), the man who once took on short people just released a biting new song.
Riot Fest 2012 day three photos
Iggy Pop and Elvis Costello on one stage. It can only happen at Riot Fest.
Riot Fest 2012 day two photos
Day two of Riot Fest saw sets by Cursive, Frank Turner, Gwar, Hot Water Music, Andrew W.K., Gaslight Anthem, Coheed and Cambria, Dropkick Murphys, Decendents, and Rise Against.
Riot Fest 2012 day 1 photos
You couldn’t have asked for a better weekend to stage an expanded, outdoor version of Riot Fest.
Update: Amanda Palmer to pay musicians
Update: Amanda Palmer will pay the local horn and string players she previously enlisted to volunteer when her band of merry players rolled into town. A barrage of criticism aimed at the singer (see below) caused her to rethink the practice. She addressed the kerfuffle and change of heart on her blog: “for better or […]
Season of resurrection
In the choose-your-own-adventure saga of this weekend’s non-festival offerings, turning the final page will have you dancing, crying or screaming.
Bob Mould: Silver Age
BOB MOULD Silver Age (Merge) Guitar album. No matter what precisely that means to you, it’s a tag that describes most of Bob Mould‘s recorded output over the past three decades of making music.
Kiss live shots!
Members of the Kiss Army united on Sept. 7 to watch the painted road warriors blast through their hits at Tinley Park’s First Midwest Bank Amphitheater. The rock ‘n’ roll jaunt shut down long before sunrise, but these fellas are keeping their promise to party at least every other day. All photos by Curt Baran.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band live!
Before Bruce Springsteen began his sold-out, two-night stand at the ultimate summertime “land of hope and dreams” – Wrigley Field – he owed a debt to his loyal Chicago fan base.
Day-Glo soul
Call it a soul resurgence or just chalk it up to a younger generation realizing that even with striking advances in modern medicine, the clock is ticking for the voices of yore. How else to explain the teaming up of Charles Walker and Bettye LaVette in the performers’ third act? Walker used to warm up […]
Northcoast Music Festival interviews
Now in its third year, the North Coast Music Festival has cemented itself as an end-of-summer staple, showcasing an eclectic mix of electronic talent, jam acts, and hip hop artists.
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