Tag: chicago
Early Mornings and Late Nights with The Lemons
by Michael Madden It was 5.30 when he arrived. The day’s dying light was giving way to the more customary Chicago chill as the regulars followed the sun’s lead, and slowly exited the Parts and Labor bar. Against the backdrop of the fading haze entered Chris Kramer. His denim clad arms clung tightly to the […]
The Yawpers Sign With Bloodshot Records
Local heroes The Yawpers have signed with Bloodshot Records and will release an album of new material through the label this fall. The label had this to say about the signing- “We’ve had our collective eye on these fellas for a while, after getting our grubby little hands on the recordings that will soon be their […]
Orifice A-Invading Your Brain, and Scratching Your Mind
If you’re not familiar with the band Orifice A, stop reading now, and go to http://orificea.bandcamp.com/album/orifice-a This comedic heavy metal band has a sound I’d initially describe as Primus-meets-Chili Peppers-bass-meets Butthole Surfers and Green Jelly, then goes nuts; but it’s like nothing I’ve heard before. This trio, a recent transplant from Chicago, has made their home […]
The Pretty Sure-Subtle Sabotage EP Review
by Tim Wenger The Pretty Sure take high-energy indie-pop blues-rock to new heights with their EP Subtle Sabotage. On top of the fact that the album name is absolutely perfect for the music that they play, these mile-high rockers throw down some perfectly placed guitar hooks that get your head boppin’. Their entire style is […]
The Audition @ the Black Sheep
by Ryan Edwards After learning that I had a chance to interview the Audition at the Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, I realized I had many questions about the band and the venue, both of which I’d never heard of. Driving there, I found that the venue is thrown in with pawnshops and used car […]
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