Bird Names To Play Hometown Show With A New Lineup Bird Names was once a staple in the local experimental music community, until the psychedelic pop group up and moved to Athens, GA, two years ago, trimming down to a 2-member act (consisting of core members David Lineal and Phelan La Velle) in the process. But the band never... continue reading on Chicagoist
Netherfriends Does Summer In ChicagoShawn Rosenblatt is always on the move. The mastermind behind the solo psych-pop project Netherfriends has been touring for two years now, most recently on his Middle America tour, wandering the states in promotion of his newest album by the same name. But the local troubadour is heading home... continue reading on Chicagoist
Está Vivo Teases New Album With “Smile Back”Está Vivo produces the type of playful, tropical folk that could serve as a soundtrack to a late night beach party. The solo act (the brainchild of Chicago native Ryan McMahon) is getting ready to release a new album, Befitting Flesh, and has dropped the upcoming release’s first single,... continue reading on Chicagoist
DOWNLOAD THEN SEE: The Future LaureatesThe Future Laureates have had a busy year so far—they signed with CAUDog Records, played the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival, and took a trip down south for SXSW. Now the three-piece is preparing for the release of its second full-length album, Fortress Sessions. Much like the band’s previous... continue reading on Chicagoist
LAST MINUTE PLANS: Chicago Scratch Orchestra At Links HallChicago Scratch Orchestra at Heaven Gallery (2011) For those not familiar with the concept of scratch orchestras: The first Scratch Orchestra, which was born in the late sixties from the musical philosophy of British composer Cornelius Cardew, was a large group of experimental musicians focused on sonic exploration and... continue reading on Chicagoist
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