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Check Out: Animal Collective & Danny Perez – ODDSAC

By Adam Kivel on March 19th, 2010

It would be impossible to see this without having a changed outlook for a while. It’s a supremely unique experience you will not get anywhere else.

Album Review: Pavement – Quarantine the Past

By Adam Kivel on March 12th, 2010

Quarantine truly is a quick summation of the re-issues: they grabbed all of the best and well-known album tracks, added a handful of those B-sides, EP tracks and deeper cuts, and stirred.

Album Review: Clipd Beaks – To Realize

By Adam Kivel on February 24th, 2010

They certainly aren’t clean or clear-cut in their instrumentation, but there’s a method to the madness.

Tortoise, Lichens enchant Chicago’s Lincoln Hall (2/20)

By Adam Kivel on February 22nd, 2010

After all, it is their hometown!

Where We Live: Logan Square Auditorium – Chicago, IL

By Adam Kivel on February 12th, 2010

We’re bringing it all the way back to the Second City.

Interview: John McEntire (of Tortoise)

By Adam Kivel on February 8th, 2010

Adam Kivel sits down to have a nice chat with the Chicago hero, discussing everything from the band’s latest album to last year’s performance at Pitchfork Music Festival.

Album Review: Animal Collective – Campfire Songs [Reissue]

By Adam Kivel on January 26th, 2010

“It’s as much an experience as it is a record, from concept to completion.”

Listen: Pocahaunted & Best Coast

By Adam Kivel on January 14th, 2010

Two roads diverged… only here, both sound pretty good.

Album Review: Owen Pallett – Heartland

By Adam Kivel on January 12th, 2010

Flatly put, this album is a wonder.

Wait, You’ve Never Heard: Radiohead’s In Rainbows

By Adam Kivel on January 4th, 2010

Well, this one might break some backs…