Bobby Conn re-creates his Hideout residency on Bandcamp, and more
Tag: Cave
Gossip Wolf: A flood of new tapes from Teen River
New tapes from Teen River, news from superduo Acteurs (Disappears, White/Light), and more.
The first Hideout Block Party & A.V. Fest
The sold-out Hideout Block Party & A.V. Fest features Wilco, Lee Fields, Kelly Hogan, and more
12 O’Clock Track: Zath, “Unborn Oppressor”
The long-awaited recorded debut of proggy local thrashers Zath
Gossip Wolf: Lending The Master a hand
Daniel Knox helps out The Master, Chrissy Murderbot gets down with his dog, and the Burlington turns five
Experiencing the Carpenters in a whole new way at Chicago Film Archives
A mind-blowing homemade 1971 music video for “Close to You” is among the treasures streaming on the Chicago Film Archives website
Soundtrack Week: a mix from Permanent Records
The label that shares a name with the record store, Permanent Records contributes to Soundtrack Week
12 O’Clock Track: Bitchin Bajas, “Water 4”
An atmospheric synthesizer piece by Bitchin Bajas, the solo project of Cave’s Cooper Crain
My favorite albums of 2011, numbers 20 through 11
Peter Margasak’s 40 favorite albums of the year, part three.
Our favorite music of 2011
Reader writers and friends tackle the year in music from five different directions
Gonzo Chicago compiles its favorite local music footage
Local music videographer John Yingling releases a trailer for his year-end best-of movie.
Free Monday-night music: Cave and Ramon Lopez
Fantastic instrumental rock quartet Cave and Spanish jazz drummer Ramon Lopez both give free live performances this evening.
This week on the B Side
Social listening, local Krautrock, Nigerian Beyonce, and more
Cave’s unstoppable Neverendless
Airless funk, blammo guitar riffs, and soundburst synth patterns from the local Krautrockers