Review
Torche at the Borg Ward
As I pogoed with abandon to "Across the Shields," I thought back to Jeb's Lightning Bolt review and thought, "man, it must have been a lot like this." Nope--apparently, this was hotter.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Cuz It’s Hot…
Reunited: this Sunday's Sextreme Ball brings together Belgian techno/house favorites Lords of Acid and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult at the Rave.
Jul 23rd, 2010 by Kathy Nichols
Cap’n Jazz Reunion Show at the Bottom Lounge
90's legends Cap'n Jazz shared the stage with Gauge last Saturday at Chicago's Bottom Lounge for a sold-out reunion show.
Jul 22nd, 2010 by Erin Wolf
Zola Jesus at Stonefly
After Saturday's show, Jeb Ebben struggles to find the words to describe Zola Jesus's captivating performance.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Jeb Ebben
2010 Pitchfork in Review
Humid, cool, anticipatory, inspiring and (at times) boring and cliche, this year's Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago had it all. Kevin Mueller lets us shadow.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Kevin Mueller
Band of Horses at the Rave
On the heels of a hotly anticipated album, Milwaukee fans swelter under the spell of Ben Bridwell and company.
Jul 19th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Lightning Bolt at Studio Deep End
Jeb Ebben and 200-some other people somehow managed to find the Lightning Bolt show on Friday. Here's what he had to say about it.
Jul 18th, 2010 by Jeb Ebben
Liars at Turner Hall
How do Liars, who reinvent themselves with each album, create a cohesive live show? Jeb Ebben investigates.
Jul 17th, 2010 by Jeb Ebben
Fan Belt @ Summerfest – Modest Mouse, Miller Lite Oasis, Saturday, July 3
I’ve come to think of Modest Mouse as an excellent studio band, but not the greatest group to see live. By the end of “Bury Me With It,” I began to rethink my position.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Devo, Miller Oasis, July 4
In 1978, Devo invaded my childhood television set wearing yellow jumpsuits and deconstructing classic rock. 30 years later, they still have "Something for Everybody."
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Summerfest, July 3
Brian Whitney braves Summerfest in order to take in Modest Mouse and Levon Helm of The Band.
Jul 6th, 2010 by Brian Whitney
IfIHadAHiFi @ the Cascio Stage
I think that sums up IFIHADAHIFI to me, actually: A bunch of miss and a bunch of hit. I'm always on the fence with them, but this performance was mostly good.
Jul 1st, 2010 by Anthony Schwader
