T to the G to the I to the F! Seriously, Friday could not have come sooner, but it's all good because we have some great shows to turn your weekday frown upside down. This time we're talking about the last ever Dick Wolf! show at the Burlington, and Outer Minds at the Hideout. Up and ATOM! FRIDAY DICK WOLF! It's time to pour one [...]
As a tangential follow-up to the last post about a music video staring Ray Wise, here's my favorite recent discovery: Twin Peaks. They are a bunch of young guys making hazy rock like a humid blast of summer...something perfect for the dwindling days of winter. There are touches of Supergrass, Wavves and lot of noisy Chicago classics. "Stand In The Sand" definitely gives reason to keep an eye on these guys for more releases. Hell, they've already got an appearance under their belt on Chicago's venerable public access, indie kids dance party Chic-a-go-go. That's a [...]
Photo by Drew Reynolds Spring forth everyone! Hopefully this week's snow was the last big one we'll get before the warmth returns, and god knows we could use it. Anyway, don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday after you stumble home from one of the many great shows going on this weekend. We're talking My Gold Mask's album release party at Schubas, The Hideout's Annual SXSW Send-Off , So Cow at the Burlington and more. Buckle up... [...]
In nine days the music, tech (or interactive), and film worlds will begin to congregate in Austin, Texas for the most important ‘conference’ on Earth these days, South By Southwest (SXSW). All of them will be traveling to Austin with the hope of shaking, rattling, and stirring up their industry by making their phantasms reality. And The Hideout, who annually throws a benefit concert to help artists pay their way, will once again be sending off some of Chicago's best talent with a SXSW - Send Off Party on Saturday, March 9th. [...]
Yes! Friday has arrived along with...unusual warmth? Yeah, it's like 60 degrees out there, so there's not excuse to to hit up some rad local shows like Chicago Psych Fest IV at the Hideout, Pillars & Tongues at the Empty Bottle, Velocicopter at Quenchers and more. Dig it... FRIDAY INTO THE 4TH DIMENSION: CHICAGO PSYCH FEST IV As we told you earlier [...]
January in Chicago usually means three things: cold, snow and Psych Fest. Now in it's fourth year, the trippy two-day and indoor festival that celebraated all things psychedelic returns to The Hideout this Friday, January 11, and Saturday, January 12. Like previous incarnations, this year's fest, aptly titled Into the 4th Dimension: Chicago Psych Fest IV , offers a diverse line-up of bonafide psych rockers and acts that ride on the fringes of "far out." Friday night's line-up includes heady rockers Dark Fog [...]
Here's a little slice of psychedelic garage clatter from Chicago band Outer Minds . 'Those Machines' is from their new album 'Behind The Mirror'. Those Machines by Outer Minds
Seems like a great weekend to be distracted by some great local music. We're talking ON AN ON at Schubas, Outer Minds at the Empty Bottle and more. Buckle up... FRIDAY ON AN ON Rising from the ashes of the recently disbanded Scattered Trees is the group ON AN ON. Made up of three members (Nate Eiesland, Allisa Ricci, and Ryne Estwing) from the aforementioned [...]
Our monthy round up of the best new tunes we've posted and a few brand new ones too. More than 30 tunes to set you up for the weekend. Enjoy. Wooden Wand - Southern Colorado Song Another brilliant example of our favourite, prolific troubadour's storytelling prowess. a Download The Growl – With The Sharp End Of A Trowel mp3 (from Cleaver Lever EP) Soaked in the authentic primal blues of the swamps with a twang of rockabilly, a haze of psychedelia and, [...]
FOOTBALL Happy Halloween, everyone! Usually a day to dress up and get a little crazy, this year's edition of All Hallow's Eve falls on, yep, a Wednesday. Yeah, we're in the middle of the week - on hump day no less - but, for the love of all that is frightening and scary, don't let work or school stop you from celebrating this evening. And one place that's doing it right is the Empty Bottle. Tonight, the Bottle is offering up a freakishly awesome four band bill. The night begins with the ramshackle blues of Paul Cary [...]
Podcast version of the live Viva Indie Rock radio show, Thursdays, 9pm, on www.pmcradio.org . Track List: 1) GRMLN Explore Coral 2) Outer Minds Those Machines 3) Parquet Courts Light Up Gold Borrowed Time 4) Gospel Gossip Atlantic Blue 7" Behind 5) The World Palindrome Particularly Hello We've Got It [...]
We missed these recently. You shouldn't! First up are three tracks from Castle Face's new re-imagining of the Velvet Underground & Nico album to celebrate 45 years since that seminal release. It features previous MM alumni The Fresh & Onlys, Burnt Ones , and Thee Oh Sees amongst others - and is limited to just 1,000 copies, on banana yellow vinyl with original art by another MM fave David Shrigley - it is a pretty neat package. Download Ty Segall's maniacal take on Femme Fatale and listen to White Fence [...]
Outer Minds have been working it in 2012. Earlier in the year they released a debut full length, and now they're already following it up with their sophomore effort. It's titled Behind The Mirror , and it's available digitally now on FDH Records . Enjoy. : Outer Minds - Those Machines : This is a fantastic little bundle of a song. I love the super quick pace, and the vintage garage rock sound is spot on. Be sure to crank the volume. Bonus Video:
Here's the playlist from today's My Old Kentucky Blog Radio on SIRIUS XMU , Channel 35! Tune in to channel 35 on either SIRIUS or XM at 12am ET/9pm PST tonight to listen to the show again! Listen online with a free trial here . Fort Knox Five vs. Young MC vs Dynamo Production - Dynamo Bust a Move (DC's Finest Remix) Alt-J - Fitzpleasure Charli XCX - Nuclear [...]
Resurrection Records is releasing the new LP, Behind The Mirror , from the garage punks Outer Minds later this year, but the label released it digitally today. You can pre-order the physical release here . The band will be playing a release party at Empty Bottle on Dec. 15th. Behind The Mirror by Outer Minds
No one is more excited about the weekend than us at Loud Loop. And this weekend is jam-packed with activities including yet another festival - the Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusement at the Riverfront Theater. However, if a music and comedy combination festival isn't what you had in mind, we've got some great suggestions on how to make your weekend 210 percent more fun with shows at the Hideout, The Empty Bottle and Subterranean. Ya dig? Up and Atom! FRIDAY [...]
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For those who did not attend the Empty Bottle on Friday night, you missed something special. A three-band bill featuring Football , Outer Minds and Mannequin Men , who possibly played their final show as bassist (and Chicago Reader music writer) Miles Raymer is heading to NYC, felt more like a party of close friends than a concert. Luckily, and as always, Gonzo Chicago's John Yingling was there with camera in hand and captured some absolutely great footage from the [...]
Great weather to get in a club this weekend, amirite? Good thing there's plenty to do like Mannequin Men 's possible last show ever tonight at the Empty Bottle , The Burlington 's five-year anniversary extravaganza, The Loneliest Monk at Schubas and more. Let's get at it, shan't we? FRIDAY MANNEQUIN MEN Tonight, we pour one out on the curb for Chicago [...]
You know the score. Some of our favourite downloads from the past month neatly parcelled up into one tasty mix and decorated with a few new tunes too. Nearly forty in all. Jump in! Download Wye Oak - Spiral mp3 (from Adult Swim Singles Series) A change of approach and tempo from experimental folkies Download Unnatural Helpers – Hate Your Teachers mp3 (from Land Grab) Raging. Ferocious. Punk Download Wake Up Lucid – Feel It mp3 (from Feel It) Combines sex-drenched vocals, high octane guitar, [...]
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