Stubble vol. V

written by: Andy Keil on November 9, 2012

The Stubble vol. IV mixtape was create for ex.fm to be featured as their mixtape of the month. It was also created for the designers, developers, and techies that continue to support the site. Thank you.

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Discern: Five Years of Chicago Music photo exhibition

written by: Andy Keil on June 13, 2012

John Sturdy, a Chicago-based photographer, spent the last five years (2007-2012) photographing bands in the city for the likes of Chicago Reader and other publications. Tonight he’s got an exhibition of his work at the Empty Bottle between 6-9pm that will feature a special performance from Calibrated Crematorium (members of Mannequin Men, Bare Mutants, Landfill […]

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La Dispute at Metro

written by: Andy Keil on May 6, 2012

Photos of La Dispute playing at Metro in Chicago on May 6, 2012. Photography by Andy Keil.

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Elliot Smith – Live at Bumbershoot 2000

written by: Andy Keil on April 6, 2012

Live recording of Elliot Smith at Bumbershoot in 2000. Live footage of the entire concert as he plays “Waltz #2”, “Son of Sam”, and closes with “Say Yes.” Watch now.

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Pop ‘stache at SXSW 2012

written by: Andy Keil on March 15, 2012

Recognize these beautiful people? Good. Rubblebucket is headlining Audiotree’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Swan Dive here in Austin and we couldn’t have asked for a better party to sponsor. Not in Austin? Start planning for next year. Here’s the full lineup, be there for free booze: If you’re in Austin and you’re a fan of […]

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Bardo Robles - Allied Forces in Studio

Bardo – “On Some” Video Premiere

written by: Andy Keil on March 1, 2012

Bardo is one-half of Chicago production duo Allied Forces. He’s doing everything he can to make sure you don’t have a chance to forget the name. After dropping a 17-track mixtape last fall they’re currently working on Bardo’s next EP set for realease in late March followed by another full-length mixtape. Expect videos to accompany […]

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Sameer Gadhia tambourine Young The Giant Riv Chicago
J Tillman - Father John Misty portrait