Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang livestream their traditional solstice drum duo, Che Arthur of Pink Avalanche drops two instrumental solo EPs, and more.
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Chicago’s Pink Avalanche sound as moody and tense as ever with their newly pared-down lineup
Fronted by Chicago music-scene staple Che Arthur (former member of Atombombpocketknife, sometimes Bob Mould backup singer, and sound guy extraordinaire), Pink Avalanche have been cranking out wiry, moody postpunk since 2013. Formed by Arthur and a longtime partner in crime, drummer Adam Reach, as a way to further their musical and personal connection, the band […]
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Sound man Che Arthur celebrates Prince—and his own birthday—onstage with Bob Mould
Sound man Che Arthur celebrates Prince onstage with Bob Mould, Chicago Singles Club throws a free show for its third anniversary, and more.
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Best shows to see: TV Ghost, Pink Avalanche
The best shows to see through Wednesday night include TV Ghost and Pink Avalanche.
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Best Outcall Soundman
At a Yob show in February he turned the Flat Iron into a white-hot doom-metal blast furnace, and at this year’s Dark Lord Day he made High on Fire’s stampeding barbarian metal sound as overwhelming outside as I’ve ever heard it indoors.
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Pink Avalanche celebrate the release of their first record, Wraiths, with a free listening party
The local postpunk band’s debut can be streamed or downloaded for purchase in a digital version.
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Dark Lord Day spreads out and levels up for 2013
In which our correspondent attends the annual festival of beer and metal that revolves around Three Floyds’ notorious Russian imperial stout.
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With the Poison Arrows
The Poison Arrows record-release show has a lot to offer beyond the Poison Arrows.