Jay Reatard Goes Mental
CHICAGO: The Memphis-based punk-rocker blows through the Windy City like a tornado.
By Amber Drea 02.25.08 7:26 PM
Jay Reatard was all business Friday night (Feb. 22) as he played a one-off gig at Reggieā€™s Live, a newish punk club on Chicagoā€™s South Side, before hitting the road with the Black Keys.
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School of Language
By Amber Drea 01.23.08 7:20 PM
Who? School of Language is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist David Brewis, one third of Sunderland, England's Field Music. The one-man band still shares a studio/practice space with his other bandmates (along with friends in the Futureheads), who continue to
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Thrill Jockey Turns 15
CHICAGO: Tortoise, the Sea and Cake, Fiery Furnaces, and more, come out to commemorate the revered indie label's crystal anniversary.
By Amber Drea 12.19.07 7:16 PM
As the recording industry fights to save itself from the perils of the digital age, one could say it's rare that an independent record label has been, and continues to remain relevant after 15 years. And last weekend, the Chicago-based Thrill Jockey -- known for putting out experimental and innovative rock, electronica, and jazz -- validated
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High-Fives for the Hives
CHICAGO: The Swedish quintet break from supporting Maroon 5 for a sold-out show all their own.
By Amber Drea 10.01.07 3:00 AM
In the honor of their forthcoming full-length LP, The Black and White Album, Swedish fivesome the Hives donned black '70s-style prom suits with white-trimmed lapels, black-and-white-striped ties and white leather dress shoes upon strolling into the Windy City's famed Metro venue last night (Sept. 30). And with the first notes of bass-heavy new track
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