Video: 12 shades to the wind

Listening: 1. Conductive Alliance : This Chicago band reminds me a lot of a more organic version of The Books. It's creative instrumental folk that is as inventive as it is soothing. 2. Zelienople : Showing the ambient side of Chicago music, Zelienople has been perfecting their drone for several years. Their latest release is actually the soundtrack for a 25 minute video by Donald Prokop called Land of Smoke . 3. Bully in the Hallway : Just finishing their debut, Chicago's Bully in the Hallway have raw rock sound that can make some [...]