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The Best Free Albums of 2010 < PopMatters

December 9, 2010 / Leave a Comment

Perhaps everything is free in the age of downloading, but more and more artists are releasing music free of charge. Or, rather, free of the idea of initially charging for music. Though it’s a tough environment for musicians to try and make a living, some artists—such as Brooklyn hip-hop duo Das Racist—have built and broadened … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Featured Tagged: free albums, free music, music, PopMatters

‘A Picture Postcard’ of Chicago venues, from a musician’s perspective

February 14, 2010 / Leave a Comment

View Davey von Bohlen’s Chicago shows in a larger map Milwaukee musician Davey von Bohlen has led the kind of musical career that must leave other artists teeming with jealousy. Since the early ’90s, Davey has performed in a variety of bands: Ten Boy Summer, Cap’n Jazz, The Promise Ring, Vermont and Maritime. Nearly all … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Behind the scene at shows, Featured Tagged: Cap'n Jazz, Chicago, Davey von Bohlen, emo, Maritime, Milwaukee, music, punk, Ten Boy Summer, The Promise Ring, Vermont

Some kind of merchandiser

February 7, 2010 / Leave a Comment

When Philadelphia’s Algernon Cadwallader played Strangelight – a new Chicago DIY venue – on Friday, Feb. 5, singer/bassist Peter Helmis took some time to discuss the process of creating and selling merchandise.

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Posted in: Behind the scene at shows, Featured Tagged: album, Algernon Cadwallader, CD, Chicago, concert, DIY, Do It Yourself, emo, merchandise, music, Peter Helmis, Philadelphia, punk, record, Some Kind of Cadwallader, Strangelight

Schubas: If these walls could talk

January 30, 2010 / Leave a Comment

Location, location, location. That’s often what can affect the outcome of a show. If a venue has terrible sound, can’t handle the crowd and exudes a bad atmosphere, the show may just as well be over before it starts.

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Posted in: Behind the scene at shows, Featured Tagged: Chicago, Lincoln Hall, Matt Rucins, music, Schiltz Brewery, Schubas, Tim Stephans

Behind the soundboard

January 23, 2010 / Leave a Comment

Sound quality is one of the most important components of a live show. Bad sound can ruin a perfectly good performance. As such, the sound-men and women play a pivotal role during concerts.

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Posted in: Behind the scene at shows, Featured Tagged: Chicago, concert, Jim Magas, Lakeview, music, Pomegranates, Reckless Records, Schubas, Tomorrow Never Knows

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