Archive for July, 2009

Grizzly Bear takes on the world

By on July 13th, 2009

With a world tour!

Album Review: Spinal Tap – Back From The Dead

By on July 13th, 2009

★★★★☆

1984 wasn’t nearly the dark image of government control that George Orwell envisioned in his 1949 masterpiece, and although he created The Party and Big Brother, not even Orwell’s flamboyant imagination could have conceived the very real, over-the-top fashions and sounds of the eighties… or the lovable metalheads that were Spinal Tap.

Flaming Lips, MGMT, Yo La Tengo head Treasure Island ’09

By on July 12th, 2009

Bob Mould, MSTRKRFT, The Decemberists, Girl Talk and Beirut also included.

Thomas Function wins over Chicago’s Metro (7/10)

By on July 12th, 2009

What’s there to do in Wrigleyville after an afternoon Cubs loss? Just one thing: redeem the night with a garage rock show at the Metro.

Album Review: Red Collar – Pilgrim

By on July 12th, 2009

★★★½☆

The Replacements? The Hold Steady? Now, Red Collar.

Blame it on the alcohol — in your city.

By on July 12th, 2009

Jamie Foxx announces a new leg of North American tour dates.

Guilty Pleasure: Justin Timberlake – FutureSex/LoveSounds

By on July 12th, 2009

While most wouldn’t feel the slightest guilt over listening to JT, Ms. Dean thinks otherwise…

DJ Food cooks up new EP

By on July 11th, 2009

Strictly Kev raided his cupboard of influences for the first DJ Food solo release since, Quadraplex, eight years ago. His new EP, titled One Man’s Weird Is Another Man’s World, pays homage to his relentless crate digging and endless list of friends. You’ll find samples from The Dragons on “All Covered in Darkness (Parts 1 [...]

Rock History 101: The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star”

By on July 11th, 2009

“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.”

In Photos: 80/35 Music Festival 2009

By on July 10th, 2009

If we were to tell you that one of the best new music festivals is in the middle of Iowa, you wouldn’t take us seriously, right? Yeah, nobody would. But, it’s the doggone truth, folks. No, we’re not bluffing you. No, this isn’t our “poker face.” Truth is, Des Moines, Iowa is kicking up some [...]