Science, social studies, and school spirit—these three “sâ€-named studies are what many high schools build their curricula around. via Yo, Teach! Can you teach me how to Huskie? | Music | The A.V. Club Chicago. This sure beats whatever random videos the SGA rolled out at my high school. It’s quite entertaining.
RedEye designer Trent J. Koland made the cover image of Kanye, which happens to look a lot like the cover of Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life, the first book in O’Malley’s popular graphic novel series. O’Malley took to Twitter and wrote, “this is both an honor and an outrage: chicago redeye portrays kanye west as … [Read more…]
Pitchfork picked up reports of a new band from indie figurehead Will Oldham, sometimes better known as Bonnie “Prince†Billy, called The Babblers. Much about the band remains a mystery, but The A.V. Club is absolutely sure that Oldham’s co-singer in the band—who is listed in many of the write-ups as Angela Babbler—is none other … [Read more…]
On Dec. 2, Scooty & JoJo will launch their latest musical mash-up, Alien Queen, a cabaret-style spoof of the first two Alien films that’s soundtracked by the music of Queen. via Behind Alien Queen | Music | A.V. Local Video | The A.V. Club Chicago. Alien. Queen. ‘Nuff said.
For the past year, Chicago musician Matthew Hord has produced a slew of tapes by local bands with his cassette label, Priority Male Tapes. via Tapes ’n’ Tapes: Priority Male Tapes | Music | A.V. Local Video | The A.V. Club Chicago. Vol. 2 for my video series!
Well, put that money where your music-literate mouth is this Thursday at the Empty Bottle, when Logan Square record store Saki and Chicago independent community radio station CHIRP host their first trivia night. via What’s Iggy Pop’s real name? Saki and CHIRP hosting trivia night Thursday | Music | The A.V. Club Chicago. I want to … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Day is traditionally known as a time for family, friends and, well, giving thanks. It’s also a time when practically everything in Chicago shuts down, to the point where the city seems barren just thinking about it. But, there’s still a little something for the intrepid and curious who are looking to subvert the … [Read more…]
A local band on the rise, emo quartet Castevet has garnered acclaim from punk music tastemakers like AbsolutePunk and Alternative Press. That’s because its newest record, The Echo & The Light, culls inspiration from Chicago’s punk past and present to create a sincere, visceral album. via Castevet’s Nick Wakim on five bands to watch | … [Read more…]
Welcome to Tapes ’n’ Tapes, a bimonthly video series that focuses on local cassette labels to help get the feel for why some people have turned to tapes for their musical medium. via Tapes ’n’ Tapes: Neon Blossom Records | Music | The A.V. Club Chicago. I’m quite happy this has come to fruition: A … [Read more…]
When it comes to Kinsellas, Tim and Mike get all the attention. Well, at least in the press (who can say what their familial relations are like). But, those who only have ears for Joan Of Arc or Owen should take note of Tim and Mike’s cousin, Nate. via New music from Nate Kinsella’s Birthmark … [Read more…]