Jennifer Hall Makes It Out Alive
on August 26, 2015
Her new, self-titled EP chronicles the darkest time of her life.
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The Journey of Will Post
on October 6, 2014
The unveiling of a new musical persona.
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Will Post – Panthenon
on March 6, 2014
You have less than three minutes to buckle up and settle in—2:57 into the first track of Panthenon, Will Post launches you into space. As enticing as it may be to skip ahead to the propulsion–don’t. It’s the slow build that gives the album’s most impressive moments their impact, and the build-ups make breaking through the atmosphere more bearable. […]
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We Were Promised Jetpacks at Lincoln Hall on March 2, 2014
on March 3, 2014
Even when rock is really rocking, sometimes it just kind of stands there.
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Lollapalooza 2013, Day One Coverage
on August 3, 2013
The weather would turn out to be perfect – a compliment to the excellent line-up offered on day one
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Nelarusky 2013
on August 1, 2013
2013’s Nelarusky sets stage for Lolla.
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Trail of Dead at Double Door on July 18, 2013
on July 19, 2013
It’s been hot in Chicago lately. The kind of heat that keeps …
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Mother Mother at Reggie’s Rock Club on July 10, 2013
on July 11, 2013
How do people know Mother Mother? They are a Canadian rock band from Vancouver with little to no airplay in the United States. The band just completed a tour opening for on-the-rise rockers AWOLNATION, but is that enough to justify a headlining set in a decent sized room in a not-so-easy-to-get-to part of town? These […]
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Julia Massey and The Five Finger Discount – Five Letters from Far Away
on January 23, 2013
Five Letters From Far Away is JMFFD’s third release in only three years, gracefully transitioning from light and joyful to deep and reflective.
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Lollapalooza 2012 – Day 3 Coverage
on August 6, 2012
Anna Holmquist: I woke to find that Chairlift had been given a slot at 7:30 on the final day of Lolla to make up for the evacuation cancellation. This set the tone for the rest of my day. Taylor Brennan: Staying out super late to watch the Company of Thieves after show at Hard Rock […]
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Lollapalooza 2012 – Day 2 Coverage
on August 5, 2012
Lollapalooza 2012 – Day 2 Taylor Brennan: I assumed I’d be in for another scorcher. Day two would be one for the record books, just not in the way I thought. Anna Holmquist: The unexpected storm cut my day short on Saturday. Fortunately, I still got to hear some great music, and the rain cooled […]
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Lollapalooza 2012 – Day 1 Coverage
on August 4, 2012
Chicago’s crown jewel returned for three days of fun, in an ever expanding setting in and around Grant Park. Since there is more territory to cover, I enlisted the help of fellow music enthusiast and Pop ‘stache contributor Anna Holmquist to get the most complete coverage possible. Luckily, we have different tastes and favorites, so […]
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