Weekly
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.
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.
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.
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