Visual art and multimedia forays, including—album covers, music videos, merch designs, stage productions—are a big part of Animal Collective’s distinct flavor, so it makes sense that for his new solo album, Cows on Hourglass Pond, core member Avey Tare (the pseudonym of David Michael Portner) would incorporate some extramusical creative flourishes. By the album’s release […]
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Snacking on J Dilla’s Donuts
Four Chicago producers talk about J Dilla in light of the reissue of his masterpiece
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Panda Bear at the Vic tonight
Panda Bear of Animal Collective returns to Chicago with what appears to be a more watchable live show.
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Pitchfork Begins Announcing Lineup; Tickets Available at Noon Today
The Pitchfork Music Festival releases its lineup teaser. Tickets go on sale today at noon.
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Gossip Wolf: Return to Oz
Permanent reissues a classic Chicago punk comp. Plus: Claychella’s last dance, the Hood Internet’s threesome, and more
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Belated Recs: The Atlas Sound, With Broadcast Monday at the Bottom Lounge
Review of the new album by Bradford Cox’s solo project, Atlas Sound
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Lollapalooza: The View From the Ground
Some of the most compelling action at Lollapalooza was in the crowd.
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Lollapalooza: P.L.U.R. on the Side Stage
It was telling that I didn’t see any neo-hipster hippies in the audience at Ben Harper’s set, which I had to wade through a couple of times due to a miscommunication with some friends I was trying to meet. There weren’t even as many as I’d expected watching Animal Collective, who are shaping up to […]
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Lollapalooza: A Guide to Hippies
One interesting development this year is the heavy hippie presence. Tie-dye, face paint, and headbands are all over the place. The presence of STS9 on the bill and the fact that any music festival is going to attract a certain number of hippies, regardless of its lineup, explains some of it, but obviously not all.
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Lollapalooza
Featuring Depeche Mode, Tool, Animal Collective, TV on the Radio, Lou Reed, Fleet Foxes, and more, in Grant Park this weekend
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The lite science to figuring out who’s playing Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza has announced its headliners, but who else might be playing the festival? Here are my best guesstimates.
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The four lives of Rodriguez
Big in South Africa: an unexpected fan base propels a third rediscovery of psychedelic Detroit folk-rocker Rodriguez.