Links to my newest freelance pieces.
2010 has been fantastic for the new old emo: Plenty of bands released strong albums, EPs, singles, and demos—some of which might even rival the best in the genre’s history. Here’s the cream of the crop. via The Best New Old Emo of 2010 – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper. Another fun little list … [Read more…]
Today, because we’re so damn Windy City proud, the list of the most Chicago-y stuff we did in 2010. Finally, some things we can cross off the ol’ bucket list. via The most Chicago-y stuff The A.V. Club did this year | City Life | The A.V. Club Chicago. My favorite local thing from my … [Read more…]
The List: December 23-29, 2010 | Music Picks | Chicago Reader. I wrote about No Wave icon James Chance’s upcoming appearance at Beauty Bar for this week’s edition of the Reader‘s List. A rare James Chance show for free? Can’t go wrong there…
They might not all be the consensus for the best albums of the year, but these records made my list: via Leor Galil’s Best Albums of 2010 « Thought Catalog. My top 10 favorite albums of the year. Check out the 10 runners-up here, and read the top 10 at Thought Catalog.
Soda drinkers are notoriously picky people. via Coke Freestyle Review – Taste Test of Coke Freestyle Flavors – Esquire. I drank 10 different Coca-Cola concoctions. I still would have done it if I didn’t write this piece.
Next up in our besties series, the very best shows The A.V. Club staff and contributors went to this year. We rocked. We rolled. We wrote about it. via The best shows The A.V. Club saw in 2010 | Music | The A.V. Club Chicago. I’ve seen a lot of great shows in Chicago, so … [Read more…]
Up first, the best meals The A.V. Club staff and contributors ate this year. via The best stuff The A.V. Club ate in 2010 | Eat/Drink | The A.V. Club Chicago. I love the A.V. Club‘s lists, and was happy to add my voice to the mix. I don’t eat out all that often (hey, a … [Read more…]
Atlantic/Pacific: Meet Your New Love < PopMatters. New PopMatters review.
For a group of kids who spent the 90s in elementary school, Scranton PA’s Tigers Jaw understand the spirit and sonic sensibilities of that decade better than most bands today. via TIGERS JAW | DigBoston. Review!
Milwaukee rapper Juiceboxxx is only 24, but hes already been performing for almost a decade, and he treats every show like its his last. via The List: December 16-22, 2010 | Music Picks | Chicago Reader. I love the Reader‘s “List,” a weekly breakdown of the noteworthy concerts in town. It’s an absolute pleasure to … [Read more…]