Approximately 30 years ago, while working at home and listening to WNUR (Northwestern University radio at 89.3), I heard a tune that changed my static musical palette. During this jazz segment, the DJ played “Two Car Garage” by Caffeine (Okkadisk, 1994). What did I just hear!? I have pegged this moment as the beginning of …
The other day I received an email from the EPB Admin who advised, “The Farhad spike is still going on…It’s an 11-year-old post buried in a minor blog site, but it’s getting 1000 views every 30 days. Some people out there are obviously very curious about Farhad.” I then realized I needed to provide an …
In October 1968, the Viking football team fielded by North Park College (Chicago, IL) highlighted its season with a Homecoming pasting of the North Central College Cardinals (Naperville, IL) by a final score of 104-32!! The Vikings finished the season with a winning record of 6-3, and three players from the team got selected during …
Since well before the pandemic, Reggies has served as Chicago’s base for live metal (all kinds), post-punk, grindcore, etc., and offers metalheads bus transportation to and from Chicago Black Hawk games. I’ve attended concerts at both of Reggies’ settings. (Kinda like First Avenue and 7th Street Entry in Mpls.) I have also seen a “local” band, Burned in …
Over the Labor Day weekend, I attended my fourth SYSTEM OF A DOWN concert! This represented my first concert at Daley’s Bathtub aka Soldier’s Field, home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears, and I have yet to watch a football game in the remodeled financial boondoggle. I selected Section 309 – upper deck and looking west …
By America’s National Parks™ In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of declaring independence from the British. This milestone invites families, history buffs, and travelers to walk in the footsteps of Revolutionaries and reflect on the ideals and sacrifices that created the foundation of our nation. One of the best ways to honor the …
Photo Credit: Harry Bearrows LISTEN HERE INCLUDES ALBERT HAMMOND JR. COLLABORATION AND A VIDEO FOR THE RIVERS CUOMO CO-WRITE“7X9” WATCH HERE SUPPORTING FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS THIS SUMMER TICKETS HERE Chicago indie-rockers Ax and The Hatchetmen have unveiled their new EP, Constant Change, out now via Arista Records. A dizzy swirl of gritty garage-rock, psychedelic jangle, and jammy dynamism, …
Photo by Original photographer unknown – e24.se, attributed to Scanpixtrelleborgsallehanda.se, Public Domain, Link The notorious J. Edgar Hoover served as the first Director of the FBI until his death in 1972 – a whopping 37 years. Scandals, for example, shielding mob interests from FBI enforcement, creating COINTELPRO and its mass surveillance, and hounding the alleged …
Photos by Holly Homan On the evening of June 25 I headed to Seattle’s foremost punk club El Corazon. Playing was Chicago punk rock veterans Pegboy. The Dollyrots were one of the supporting acts and since they’re one of my favorites, I was inspired to see five punk bands play in one night. I would …
Photo by Wikipedia The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct yet more yawn-inducing acts into the fold. This year Chubby Checker; Joe Cocker; Bad Company; Cyndi Lauper; OutKast; White Stripes; and Soundgarden enter the “prestigious” house of the holy. Of these seven, I favor OutKast more than any other. Overall, the whole lot …
Here’s a gem of Chicago’s yesteryear brought back to my attention by the wild Aussies at “Bottom of the Pops.” This was a “Seagull With a Chip” selection of the week with the able commentary, “Otherwise They Might Start Taking It For Themselves !” The Chi-Lites’ released an album of the same title in 1971 …
Map: Africa Guide To: wsj.ltrs@wsj.comHello Dow Jones: The April 4 issue of the New York Times listed the top 60 countries upon which 47 slapped tariffs. Of the 60, only never-ending chaotic Congo (the lone country!) had a trade deficit ($112 million) with the USA, yet arbitrarily received a subjective 11% tariff! What is this unfair relationship? …
Gunnva was born and raised just outside Frederikshavn, where music was always an integral part of everyday life. Her family is originally from the Faroe Islands, where her father played in a band, and it was through him that she learned to sing and play music. It wasn’t until she started studying at the Royal …
U2… a classic example of a band that should’ve called it quits at the top of the hill – arguably “Rattle and Hum,” give or take an album. I know that when I first heard “Angel of Harlem” that the bloom had been blasted off of the rose. Hey, U2 – I liked you because …
In October 1968, the Viking football team fielded by North Park College (Chicago, IL) highlighted its season with a Homecoming pasting of the North Central College Cardinals (Naperville, IL) by a final score of 104-32!! (See Homecoming pin) The Vikings finished the season with a winning record of 6-3, and three players from the team …
August 30th, 2024 – Chicago’s rising drill rap prodigy STAR BANDZ is back with her latest single and music video for “4 Deep,” out now on Priority/ Capitol Records. The video is directed by Sergio Esparza and Kane Fields and showcases her sharp, fearless lyricism. In case you haven’t heard, STAR BANDZ continues to redefine drill …
LISTEN HERE “ADDICTED 2 YOU” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW – WATCH HERE NEW YORK, NY (July 12, 2024) – Flexing a rare level of versatility and undeniable vibrancy, buzzing Chicago phenom KB Mike presents his anxiously awaited new Euphoria EP out now via Republic Records. Listen to Euphoria EP: HERE This time around KB Mike amplifies the scope of his talents on tape. He showcases the sky-high vocals audiences …
Press photo by Steve Gullick THE MYSTERINES RELEASE SINGLE “THE LAST DANCE” AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM THIS FRIDAY — STREAM / WATCH THE VIDEO AFRAID OF TOMORROWSOUT ON JUNE 21 VIA FICTION RECORDS — PRE-ORDER BEGIN TEASING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES AHEAD OF RIOT FEST PERFORMANCE UK alternative rock band The Mysterines have today released their whirring new single “The Last Dance,” …
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In my mind, I have created a (hoped-for) North American tour comprised solely of Swedish metal and musical performers. This order does not reveal author’s order of preference or affinity status. We’ve got GOAT, Soen, Meshuggah, Katatonia, Opeth, At the Gates, Neneh Cherry, and Salem’s Pot currently on the bill. Who will be the last to …
Film/TV Composer Joshua Moshier Releases Album Semipermanence Releases New Video “Un Gyrophare” feat. Sabina Sciubba [Ed. Note – ‘Semipermanence’ is beautiful beyond words. Everyone will dig it, not just famed sketch comic and musician, Fred Armisen.] Twice Emmy-nominated composer Joshua Moshier releases Semipermanence, a debut solo album that knits together more than two dozen collaborators from his 15 …
Born in the vibrant, easy-going city of Los Angeles and raised in the angry cultural tapestry of Chicago, rising R&B singer/songwriter BJRNCK has intricately woven together the rich experiences of both worlds, creating a unique and unparalleled musical fusion. With an unapologetic style, fearless demeanor, and an edgy vibe that resonates in every note and …
Late in 2017, in famed tobacco town Winston-Salem, in a jam box perfumed with stale beer, manly sweat, smokes that “taste good like a cigarette should,” a glass pipe of skunk grass, and the occasional splash of moonshine, Crenshaw Pentecostal began their American saga. It was a low-light grieving session. This group of friends happened …
An Ideal For Living Cover Art, credit: Joan LeMay Pre-Order Available Here First Book To Highlight The Format Features Contributions By Nearly 50 Music-Industry Veterans Including Britt Daniel (Spoon), Molly Neuman (Bratmobile), Chris Slusarenko (Guided By Voices, Eyelids), And Many More Today, author and veteran music writer and editor Corey duBrowa announces his first book, An Ideal For Living – A Celebration of …
Watch The Official Video For “Eddie My Love”;The Song Is Currently Top 30 On The Triple A Radio Chart Check Out The Band’s Performance Of The SongOn CBS Saturday Sessions Brigitte Calls Me Baby Has Two Upcoming Sold Out Shows At Chicago’s Lincoln Hall (June 21/22) As Well As A Lollapalooza Festival Performance In August ATO …
TOUR WITH DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE & THE POSTAL SERVICEBEGINS NEXT WEEK, CONFIRMED TO PLAY LOLLAPALOOZA Fresh on the heels of last week’s performance of “Doubt” on Colbert #LateShowMeMusic series, Slow Pulp are sharing a fun, crackling cover of Lifehouse’s double-platinum 2000 single “Hanging By A Moment” today. Originally released as a part of The Fader’s transgender charity compilation, Slow Pulp …
Take a listen again to Ian Hunter‘s Rant. It’s a tremendous album, still tough, real and lovable after all these years. It came out on April 21, 2001 when Ian was about to turn 62. At the time it was seen as an incredible comeback album for a mature artist. Little did we know then …
Beloved Chicago pop-punk band MEST have dropped the music for their brand new single “WHEN WE WERE YOUNG” (feat. Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup). Watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/w8wUlQsfdDI?si=Dibcx-vNy-UCH5Y6 Stream “When We Were Young” HERE: https://orcd.co/mestyouth
A Flor de Piel Music, the acclaimed Chicago-based family band renowned for their dynamic fusion of Latin and world music, is thrilled to unveil their latest single, a captivating rendition of “California Dreamin’ “. Led by Renato and Marisol Ceron, the husband-and-wife duo, along with their child Sage Ceron, the band collaborates with special guest …