Album Review: Baptism by So Long Forgotten
In the music community, the label Christian Rock seems to be as disliked of a term as “hipster band.” Just as countless artists stress they are more than just a fad created by Pitchfork (Clap …
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Album Review: Dan Hubbard and the Humadors
Dan Hubbard and the Humadors’ self-titled debut album just came out last month, and the band now has a whole mess of tour dates to promote the new disc. The Bloomington-Normal-based band’s Myspace page declares …
Green Street Records Showcases Jonathon Childers, Jack Pine Savage
This year there was an added incentive to join the Big Ten’s only student-run record label, Green Street Records. The selected student bands not only will receive assistance in promotion and booking, but this year …
Interview with Slug: Atmosphere “Painted That Sh*t Gold” at Canopy Club
A crisp fall evening seems all too perfect for a warm audience, and a scorching lineup of hip-hop’s best and brightest. Rhymesayers’ “Paint the Nation” tour hit the Canopy Wednesday evening, in a smattering of …
Jonathan Richman and the Secret of Eternal Youth
Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins at the Highdive 25 October 2008 William: Before the show, sitting among the smallest crowd I’ve ever seen in the Highdive, I wonder how Jonathan Richman would feel about fans …
New Ruins, The Championship and Tractor Kings: Mike ‘n Molly’s, Oct. 23, 2008
A few choice regulars braved the storm Thursday night to see New Ruins, The Championship and Tractor Kings play an intimate show at Mike ‘n Molly’s. I was branded on the way in as an …
Elsinore, Oh My God, Post Historic: Cowboy Monkey, Oct. 24, 2008
Last night Cowboy Monkey hosted a show featuring Post Historic, Oh My God and Elsinore. The opening band, Post Historic, was okay. They had some very strong points, but it only came every other song. …
Album Review: The Price of Air by Charles Lane
From Joe Six-pack to Joe the Plumber to Joe Rock-oriented-music-enthusiast, when the term “Jazz” is brought up images are conjured of either 15 minute, unintelligible free form jams or of smooth but insufferably boring elevator …
Album Review: Fuck Work by The Unemployed Misfortune
For me, one of the only surprises nicer than a fresh good album by a band I didn’t know existed is to discover that the songwriting, performing, production, and even the kick-ass cover art is …
Steal Stuff From Work: An Interview with Author Jasper Pierce
Once in a while, a book comes along that makes a real impression that lasts long after you put it down. Steal Stuff From Work, new from Jasper Pierce on Spineless Books, is a great …