The Seattle-bred Fleet Foxes captured the ears of listeners in 2008 with the double attack of...
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Benjamin Ricci
Riot Fest 2017 Announces Single Day Lineups, Danzig Joins Stacked Bill
Organizers behind Chicago’s Riot Fest (September 15-17 at Douglas Park) unveiled the daily lineups...
Master Tour: The Next Killer App For Your Band
If you’ve ever been on tour, no matter the size, you know that the hardest part is everything but...
The Big Up 2011 Final Wrap-Up
It's as simple as this: The Big Up downright killed it. Shireworks Productions is on to something ferocious. A savvy combination of Sunnyview Farm's incredible legacy and...
Gear Review: Line 6 Pod HD
Pros: Great sounds, excellent choice of amp and effect models. Easy interface. Cons: Footswitch (not included) is required for expression functions, better control of looping features, and for...
Doin’ it on the Cheap with CHEECH
An Inside Look at DIY Recording and Packaging The question CHEECH hears most often from other bands is, “Where do you guys record?” For over 10...
Record Review: Gillian Welch
Gillian Welch The Harrow & The Harvest Nashville, TN “Eight years makes her more potent than ever” Ten years ago Gillian Welch sang, “Everything is Free,” which basically said that if people...
Record Review: Ghost and the City
Ghost and the City Sazerac Oakland, CA “A haunting, yet seductive taste of the modern jazz world” It’s not very often you come across a musical collaboration as grandiose and theatrical as Ghost and...
Record Review: Generationals
Generationals Actor-Caster New Orleans, LA “A great, eclectic summer album” Even if the name Generationals isn’t ringing any bells, you’ve probably heard them play before. Whether they’re droning...
Photos from Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival
Dan Watkins, of Dan Watkins Photography, was kind enough to share some of his photos from this past weekend's reggae festival in Newport, RI. Check...
Record Review: Garrett Thornton
Garrett Thornton Salt of the Earth State Line, MS “Garrett Thornton goes it alone, almost” Salt of the Earth, the debut solo release from Garrett Thornton, didn't come out of some fancy studio using...
Record Review: Fruit Bats
Fruit Bats Tripper Chicago, IL “The destination is unknown, but the adventure is in the journey there” Chicago based indie rockers, Fruit Bats, are back like clockwork with their fifth full-length...
Record Review: The Earth is a Man
The Earth is a Man The Earth is a Man Chicago, IL “Refreshing math-rock updated for the lyric-driven scene” Sometimes lyrics aren’t necessary to make a melodically inspiring record. Chicago-based...