Monthly Archives: February 2010
mailbox melange!
Whoa baby! I’m throwing a lot of tracks at ya today! I don’t know what’s got into me lately; I’m blaming the extended winter here in Chicago. All these gloomy grey days and this fucking snow, snow, snow. I can’t … Continue reading
Filed under Indie
The Depreciation Guild: coming March 31 to Chicago; get ready for “Spirit Youth” on Kanine Records
You know how much a fan I am of The Depreciation Guild! They’re coming back to Chicago on March 31 with everything we love them for plus new material from their new album Spirit Youth. I still owe you a … Continue reading
Filed under @The Bottom Lounge
2 random goodies from 2 favorite bands: Freelance Whales and Apse for your Tuesday
Generator ^ Second Floor mp3 Freelance Whales Weathervanes …. pre-order it and get the digital download now! (release date, March 16) Remember me raving about Freelance Whales? Wow, I’m still listening to their album. It’s beautifully, happy, intricate indie music … Continue reading
White Pines
Foot of The Cross mp3 White Pines A Face Made of Wood …. buy it Joseph Scott, a.k.a. White Pines is coming to Chicago on Sunday night, with Strand of Oaks and you, my dears, had best come out and … Continue reading
Filed under folk
Clem Snide tells you what The Meat of Life really is, in that way that only he can, … and The Waiting Room gets him to tell you even more.
Tuesday Oct. 24th (Day Trotter Session) mp3 Clem Snide Soft Spot … buy it Pre-order The Meat of Life Eef Barzelay and band (Brendan Fitzpatrick, on bass and Ben Martin, on drums) will release their latest album The Meat of … Continue reading
Filed under Indie
Is this blog legal?
Be Human mp3 The Break Welcome to Our Side …. go to their MySpace I’m not sure you’ve heard about the latest upsetting practices going on in the world of music blogging, but I thought I’d take a minute to … Continue reading
Filed under Bloggers Are Cool, Indie
The Antlers on tour this spring and summer with Phantogram and The National
Last night these guys lit up the stage at The Vic and it was a transcendent experience. I’ve heard them before, in a much smaller club, and they were very special that night. But last night… that show was wonderful … Continue reading
Kate Miller-Heidke: Curiouser makes its US debut March 16
Politics In Space mp3 Curiouser …. This album titled, Curiouser, is destined to make us just that. The two songs you’ll hear here are catchy, pop, and quirky. Those are qualities that are never dismissed on this blog. Kate Miller-Heidke’s … Continue reading
Sir Unicorn, brought to you by yet another great Midwestern band: The Treats
On mp3…The Treats Sir Unicorn ….. buy it We Had Fun mp3 Oh my god, have I had fun with this album! Honestly, I have this on constantly and if my stupid iphone could be scrobbled properly to my last.fm … Continue reading
The Kays Lavelle bring you “The Hours” to sink into your soul on a wintry day
The Hours mp3 The Kays Lavelle Be Still You might recognize the singer/keyboardist of this band; he’s commented on this blog from time to time. Euan and I have been email buddies for a long while now and I’ve heard … Continue reading
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