Few bands embody the aesthetic of alt-rock as thoroughly as Throwing Muses. Founded in Rhode Island in 1983 by teenage stepsisters Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, the group made moody songs rife with sharp-tongued lyrics, postpunk guitars, and psych-folk vocal harmonies. Guitarists Hersh and Donelly traded lead vocals and shared the songwriting, and after adding […]
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Breeders at the Vic and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Until the Flood at the Goodman and more goings-on 5/7-5/10.
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Check out our photos of the Pixies’ Metro show
The indie-rock icons played a surprise show Wednesday night, and we’ve got the photos.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 9/20: the Breeders, the Chicago Wandelweiser Festival, and Apple Festival
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, September 20
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Riot Fest recap: Rain, the Replacements, and wrestling with nostalgia
Riot Fest’s nostalgia party ended with lots of rain and a ripping Replacements set, but the weekend had its forward-looking moments too.
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Sunday: Eight Riot Fest acts to see
Day three of Riot Fest features AFI, Suicidal Tendencies, Pixies, and some band called the Replacements.
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Saturday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
Saturday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
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12 O’Clock Track: Cincy’s Tweens blow out the bubblegum on “Rattle and Rollin'”
Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Rattle & Rollin’,” from Cincy-based trio Tweens.
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Reader’s Agenda, Tue 12/18: Graham Parker and The Rumour, Justin Cooper, and The Second City That Never Sleeps
What’s on the Agenda for Tuesday, December 18, 2012