The Overwrought Catharsis of Brand New

Posted on 29 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Four year's after it's release, Brand New's The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me continues to be a damn near perfect break up album. Devastatingly over-dramatic? Of course. But, as Amber Valentine finds out, that's what loss is all about. Continue Reading

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If You Think You Need Some Lovin’ – Pomplamoose

Posted on 25 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

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Album Review: Tim Kasher – “The Game of Monogamy”

Posted on 24 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Amber Valentine sits down to play the Game of Monogamy with long time musical love Tim Kasher, of Cursive and The Good Life. Unfortunately, she's not entirely sure how pleased she is with the board, the players, or the game itself. Continue Reading

Tags: Albums, Amber Valentine, Cursive, Reviews, The Game of Monogamy, The Good Life, Tim Kasher

A Place for Artists: Heather Wells

Posted on 22 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Cybergoth, Lolita, and Steampunk clothing and accessory designer Heather Wells of MeowImABunny. Continue Reading

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Yellow Jacket Corpse – by Fops

Posted on 18 October 2010 by James Gentry

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Zach Hill releases solo album this week, featuring impressive guests (including Devendra Banhart, No Age, members of Prefuse 73, Deerhoof, Tera Melos)

Posted on 18 October 2010 by James Gentry

Massively talented and incessantly collaborative drummer Zach Hill (see a semi-comprehensive list of projects here) releases his second solo album, Face Tat this week via Sargent House. Continue Reading

Gypsyblood release free EP, announce debut album

Posted on 18 October 2010 by James Gentry

Chicago hazy-pop band Gypsyblood has released a free 3-song EP for download in anticipation of the group's forthcoming debut album via Sargent House in early 2011. Many musicians and other lucky few who have heard the band have succinctly remarked, "my new favorite band." Continue Reading

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Two Cents Presents Audio Orgasm: One Girl’s Sexual Relationship With Gayngs

Posted on 18 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Amber Valentine never knew that her schoolgirl crush on Bon Iver's Justin Vernon would lead to her own personal sexual awakening when she was introduced to Gayngs' "Related." Personally, she'll never look at music the same way again. Continue Reading

Tags: Amber Valentine, Dessa, Gayngs, Justin Vernon, P.O.S., Relayted, Ryan Olson

Band of the Day 10/14/10: Elizabeth & The Catapult

Posted on 14 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

Cute, talented, and releasing a new album in 11 days! Check out Elizabeth & The Catapult. Continue Reading

Album Review: Madjo – “Trapdoor”

Posted on 12 October 2010 by Mylynda Guthrie

“French chanteuse Madjo releases her debut album and nothing of it’s allure and appeal is lost in translation.” Continue Reading

Tags: Albums, Amber Valentine, Band of the Day, french, french indie pop, Madjo, Radio Free Chicago, Reviews, Trap Door In a Wall