The New Pornographers suffered from some poor sound mixing, while The Walkmen shined. Check out Ben and Jeremiah’s take on last night’s show.
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Jam Econo punk/diy festival this July at the Red Herring
Just announced: the Jam Econo Festival will go down July 22 – 24 at the Red Herring (that would be the same weekend as Metalfest, but you won’t have to miss Pitchfork). No acts will …
More Girl Talk tickets released
In case you’re still trying to get into this uber sold-out show (and don’t want to drop $50 on craigslist), a few more tickets have been released via the Etix website. Move quickly, as I …
The Overture: Apr. 19 – 25
Once again, everything falls on the weekend.
Preview: Illinites Music Festival
Record Store Day gets all the hype, but there’s also a pretty awesome show going on tonight at the Union.
Review: The Palace Flophouse’s Bad Friends Forever
One of the most underrated bands in town drops a well-conceptualized full length that succeeds admirably.
Review: Zach May and the Maps’ Vantage Points EP
Sometimes, shorter is sweeter.
Small Black: A magical, utopian place
We speak to Josh Kolenik of the Brooklyn-based blog-darlings about Greek bookstores, their critically lauded debut New Chain, and vintage Illini sports memorabilia.
The Overture: Apr. 5 – 11
Boneyard Arts Fest is here. This is your chance to see a show in a law office, fair trade clothing shop, or bead store.
Barnstormer is coming back
More details forthcoming, but according to their website, Daytrotter will be bringing their Barnstormer Tour back to the Kalyx Center on April 29th. The lineup includes Sondre Leche, Guards (featuring members of Cults) and the …