There’s a growing trend in the electronic indie world these days: male producer teams up with female singer to create fun indie-pop dance music. It’s a simple, fun formula. It works. Look no further than the success of Phantogram, who just played the main stage at Lollapalooza for the zillionth time, or… Continue reading 25 – Sylvan Esso
It’s about that time of the year folks, our favorite festival Lollapalooza is just around the corner here in the Windy City. I know, I know – it crept up on me too. The shows start next week (August 3rd), and once again this year its four days in length. If you’re… Continue reading 24 – Lollapalooza – Guide to 2017
Ernest Greene knows how to have relax and have a good time. Well it seems that way, at least, when looking at his musical catalogue over the last several years. His signature brand of dreamy, laid-back dance jams about beaches or hanging out is the perfect soundtrack to a summer evening. The… Continue reading 23 – Washed Out
There are a few common traits that bands who sustain a level of success over a long period of time all seemingly share. Obviously, they must make good music. Bands can fake their way for an album or two, but the truly transcendent bands have legitimate talent. Successful groups must be able to… Continue reading 22 -Portugal. The Man
Hollywood has a long and storied history of running the well dry. Movie studios are as shameless as ever these days, with every blockbuster movie seemingly having one or two substandard sequels and any decent movie older than ten years is subject to a brutal remake. But honestly can they really be blamed?… Continue reading 21 – Fargo
Singer/Songwriter Mac DeMarco is sort of the Seth Rogen of music. Weird/random comparison, I know. Before any hipster wants to punch me in the face for comparing him to a mega-blockbuster actor – hear me out. Both guys started from humble beginnings way out in Western Canada. Also, both guys showed artistic promise early… Continue reading 20 – Mac DeMarco
A few weeks ago my girlfriend and I decided, basically on a whim, to see rising Australian band Methyl Ethyl at the Chicago stop for their recent tour. We dug a couple of the band’s songs that had been getting some airplay on XM Radio in the weeks prior and thought it was a good… Continue reading 19 – Blonder
