When most people think of American cities with great music scenes, they think of Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Seattle– generally larger cities or cities that have, over the years, fashioned a popular and thriving music culture. Yet, it’s hard to believe that in most areas of the country, there isn’t a good local music(…)
This Thursday, January 10th, Chicagoans shake off that ensuing post-holiday glum and get out to Schubas Tavern. The hypnotically talented Deanna Devore is releasing her first record since her excellent 2007 self-titled brought her alongside the likes of Bonobo and Lights. We were also honored to host Deanna’s first Madison, Wisconsin show in 2011. Tickets(…)
Time and time again, I’ve professed that Johnny Foreigner know more about Midwestern music than most Chicagoans, Badgers or Twin Cities people. It’s stunning, since they’re from England-far flung from Reckless and Electric Fetus land. The quartet is back Stateside, having released their latest Names EP via Chicago’s Swerp Records. Nov. 15th, they hit up Subterranean(…)
Eager fans are already filtering into Milwaukee’s The Rave when I arrive at the venue, about 75 minutes before the 8 p.m. start time. Upon entering, I hear a band doing soundcheck, so I figure our interview will still be a few minutes as Brad Oberhofer is likely on stage with his namesake band Oberhofer. (…)
This week we welcome our latest contributor Danni! Based out of Calgary, Danni will be assisting with our coverage of the flourishing Canadian music scene. She’s the music editor for Calgary Fashion and has previously written pieces on Bloc Party, Gaslight Anthem and Stars. Today enjoy her inspiring interview with Vancouver singer-songwriter Dan Mangan! Welcome(…)
St. Paul and Minneapolis have historic rivalries dating since the explorers first chose sides on the banks of the Mississippi. It’s the founding myth drove the two cities to constructing elaborate churches to rival the other, declarations of one being boring while the other riddled by ruckus, and even kidnapping attempts of census workers to(…)
The photo above is a bit calculated, reminiscent of still life art. Yet Forty Eight Hours is far from inanimate. Following “Recession Song” featured on Kitsuné Parisien and a June EP, this dance floor crooner is prepping his debut album (out October 1st on Pschent) by a teasing stint in America at Le Bain tomorrow evening (Sept 2nd, 2012)(…)
After being whisked up by the success of When You Dream, Sara Jackson-Holman has just released her sophomore album Cardiology to fantastic reviews. If you haven’t given it a listen yet, then you’re missing out! Fortunately, between playing a slew of shows in the northwest, and preparing to release a new music video for “Come By Fire”, she(…)