The word minimalism is used a lot to describe Disappears, the mezmerizing Chicago quartet that dropped its new album, Lux (Kranky), in April. via Tonight: Disappears at Black Cat – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper. I first saw Disappears at the Joan of Arc Variety Show in January. They [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Joan of Arc’
June 16th, 2010 - 12:09 pm § in Freelance Work
Tonight: Disappears at Black Cat – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper
January 23rd, 2010 - 4:28 am § in True/Slant
The Cap'n Jazz reunion set
“Reunion” is a tricky word. It implies a reunification after a long period apart, a return to old ways, a plan. Perhaps that would explain the begrudging look on Tim Kinsella’s face during the Cap’n Jazz set at The Empty Bottle Friday night. His facial expression had nothing [...]
January 22nd, 2010 - 5:00 pm § in True/Slant
Video Friday: Cap'n Jazz – 'Oh Messy Life'
The Internet has been buzzing with rumors of a potential Cap’n Jazz reunion since December. This week, the reunion picture got a little clearer. Jessica Hopper dropped a hint in the Chicago Reader that the rumors may come to fruition at the Joan of Arc Don’t Mind Control Variety Show at [...]
October 18th, 2009 - 1:52 pm § in Perfect Lines
Interview with Darren Walters
I’m happy to post a selection from the ongoing email interview I’m having with one Darren Walters, co-founder of Jade Tree Records. As a majority of my America Is Just A Word interviewees happen to be musicians, it’s great having Darren on board to give some perspective of the othe[...]
June 8th, 2009 - 12:26 am § in Perfect Lines
Delaware Are You: An America Is Just A Word Update
I’m excited to announce yet another contributor to America Is Just A Word. Darren Walters, co-owner of Jade Tree records, has given me the thumbs up for the interview process, and his voice will be more a welcome addition to the roster of interviewees. Although most of the first-person intervi[...]
May 11th, 2009 - 1:56 am § in Perfect Lines
Interview with Sam Zurick
When I last dropped in an interview with an artist that will be featured in America Is Just A Word, it was with Dismemberment Plan frontman Travis Morrison. Today’s post features selections from an interview with Sam Zurick, a multi-instrumentalist extraordinare of Chicago’s esteemed pos[...]
April 21st, 2009 - 12:52 am § in Perfect Lines
Yes, I Am Talking To You: An America Is Just A Word Update
More news on the progression of America Is Just A Word. Since the previous announcement of a few folks being involved in the writing process through personal interviews, a handful of other people have also shown their interest. New to the bill are Matt Anderson of Heroin and Gravity Records; Sam Zur[...]
March 30th, 2009 - 11:02 pm § in Perfect Lines
Amazon is soooooooo emo
Amazon released their list of the 100 Greatest Indie Rock Albums of All Times. As with any “definitive” list, Amazon’s has some flaws, and some seem to stand out like sore thumbs, especially moving from one individual’s taste to the next. As a side note, yes, Animal Collectiv[...]
July 6th, 2008 - 7:33 pm § in Perfect Lines
Taboo And Alphabets Too
Last night a bunch of my friends threw a show in their house… a comedy show that is. Whereas most young towns have a thriving music scene, the comedy community in Boston is everything that most insular scenes hope they can be; diverse, thriving, widespread, intimate, creative, and a network of[...]