Archive for September, 2009

Where We Live: Subterranean – Chicago, IL

By on September 4th, 2009

It’s dark and it’s steamy. If it weren’t for the industrial fans blowing like an airplane engine behind you, the throngs of people would be unbearable. Luckily, you’re looking down on everybody else, and as you hear the first pop of chord meeting guitar that all-familiar enviable rush of joy crashes down upon you. You’re at Subterranean.

mp3 Mixtape: Friday Mixtape LXXI

By on September 4th, 2009

Living up to last week’s Friday Mixtape was a pretty tall task. But we tried our very best.

Jay-Z takes The Blueprint 3 on the road

By on September 4th, 2009

He’s coming to Run Your Town!

Coming to Your Town: Slipknot, Bowerbirds, White Rabbits

By on September 4th, 2009

Who’s coming to your town? Find out now!

ARMS aflame in October

By on September 4th, 2009

If you’re looking a record that contains all the current indie rock musical touches — the 60’s reverb, the lo-fi acoustic strums, the harmony vocals and hand-clapped percussion — ARMS’ upcoming digital release, Kids Aflame, should be where your search ends. Gigantic Music, home of The Walkmen, is releasing the album on October 27th. ARMS [...]

Insane Clown Posse goes live with a Bang! Pow! Boom!

By on September 4th, 2009

Yep, more ’90s nostalgia acts for ya…

Listen: Yes Giantess

By on September 4th, 2009

Some people might consider this guilty pleasure material, but there’s nothing to be ashamed about when the hooks are this good.

Stooges to revive Raw Power

By on September 4th, 2009

The original Stooges lineup, sans a recently deceased Ron Asheton, will reunite on May 2nd and 3rd of next year, to perform Raw Power in all its raw and powerful glory at London’s All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival.

Ellen Page can totally Whip It!

By on September 4th, 2009

We like Ellen Page. Something about her left of center/alternative looks and demeanor, her choice of movies with killer soundtracks, and the air of modesty works. That’s why we’re super stoked for her upcoming film and its corresponding soundtrack. Stoked.

Beck tackles Leonard Cohen for newest edition of Record Club

By on September 4th, 2009

Taps MGMT, Devendra Banhart, and Little Joy’s Binki Shapiro to help out.