The List: December 30 – January 5, 2010 | Music Picks | Chicago Reader
The List: December 30 – January 5, 2010 | Music Picks | Chicago Reader. I wrote about Castevet for this week’s List.
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Office of Future Plans Kickstarts Its Debut Release – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper
Ever wanted to hire J. Robbins new band, Office of Future Plans, to record a cover of your favorite song? Well, now that dream is a reality… if youve got an extra $1,000 hidden under your mattress. via Office of Future Plans Kickstarts Its Debut Release – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper. Pretty cool.
The Best New Old Emo of 2010 – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper
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…]
The List: December 23-29, 2010 | Music Picks | Chicago Reader
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…
Leor Galil’s Best Albums of 2010 « Thought Catalog
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.
The best shows The A.V. Club saw in 2010 | Music | The A.V. Club Chicago
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…]
Atlantic/Pacific: Meet Your New Love < PopMatters
Atlantic/Pacific: Meet Your New Love < PopMatters. New PopMatters review.
TIGERS JAW | DigBoston
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!
The List: December 16-22, 2010 | Music Picks | Chicago Reader
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…]
Catholic Tapes | Music | Tapes ’n’ Tapes | The A.V. Club Chicago
Local experimental musician Brett Naucke is a young dude, but in tape years he’s the old man on the block. That’s because his label, Catholic Tapes, is one of the longest-running cassette labels in Chicago. via Catholic Tapes | Music | Tapes ’n’ Tapes | The A.V. Club Chicago. Volume No. 3 is up and … [Read more…]