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Home » Brain Idea

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Posted inBlogs

Indie-pop duo Outside World returns home for a couple of shows this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti November 5, 2015August 18, 2021

The band is on tour for their self-released, self-titled LP.

Posted inBlogs

Outside World relocates to New York, releases new track

by Luca Cimarusti February 6, 2014August 18, 2021

Outside World moved away but resurfaced with an excellent new song.

Posted inBlogs

Kiwi-influenced pop trio Brain Idea is sorta back, and it’s awesome

by Luca Cimarusti April 25, 2013August 19, 2021

The band who played their last show in the fall get back together—at least for one more tune.

Posted inBlogs

Brain Idea side project Outside World says hello

by Luca Cimarusti January 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Brain Idea’s Ben Scott debuts a new pop project, Outside World.

Posted inBlogs

Preview: Seen and Heard Music Video Showcase

by Kevin Warwick September 8, 2011August 19, 2021

The Seen and Heard Music Video Showcase at Chicago Filmmakers on September 16 will screen an impressive, eclectic, and progressive mix of music videos, featuring bands from local labels like Thrill Jockey, Permanent, and HoZac.

Posted inBlogs

This week on the B Side

by Miles Raymer July 14, 2011August 19, 2021

All things Pitchfork and a bunch more besides

Kurt Vile (left) talked to Joe Wetteroth of Brain Idea (right). Image of Vile courtesy of Shawn Brackbill
Posted inFilm

Lo-fi/psych guitarist Kurt Vile chats up Brain Idea’s Joe Wetteroth

by Chicago Reader July 14, 2011August 19, 2021

Getting ready for Pitchfork, the axe-men talk about lo-fi expectations, influences, and J Mascis

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Loose Dudes Drop Out

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson May 5, 2011August 19, 2021

Loose Dudes call it quits, Aleks Eva becomes Magic Key, and Brenmar makes a Fader mix

Posted inMusic

Here Comes the Crust

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson September 30, 2010August 19, 2021

The prime dogs-with-bandannas-spotting event of the season. Plus: Permanent Records’ fourth anniversary, a “rock and roll general store” in Logan Square, and more

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