Music Notes: Kishi Bashi
Give this string-laden, sophisticated indie-pop a listen.
JD McPherson on the Inspiration Behind His New-old-fashioned Rock ‘n’ roll & Why He Loves Chicago
Give JD’s swinging R&B and rock ‘n’ roll a listen.
Music Notes: The Black Keys
A fitting chariot to epitomize the band’s journey from basement-blues misfits to Grammy winners.
Music Notes: Florence + The Machine
Listening to Florence + The Machine’s second album is a rite in itself.
Music Notes: Little Dragon at North Coast Music Fest
Little Dragon has been turning heads lately with their third album.
Music Notes: Best Coast at Lollapalooza
A rainstorm didn’t dampen Best Coast’s Lollapalooza performance.
Music Notes: Pitchfork Preview – Zola Jesus
This opera-trained vocalist will fill Union Park with brooding tunes.
Music Notes: Pitchfork Preview – Yuck
With Pitchfork Music Festival only weeks away, it’s time to update your iPod and preview some of the incredible artists who’ll be playing in Union…
U.S. Royalty
Friends and music lovers, I am a regular contributor to indieball.com which recently featured my article on U.S. Royalty. Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL Washington,…