Chicago indie rockers Ratboys recently released their best album yet, and though they can’t tour, they’re finding ways to stay connected to their fans.
Tag: merchandise
Too big to pay
Apple is so influential that it can compensate the performers at its in-store events with merchandise and exposure—and no one will complain.
Lowhangers vocalist Cassandra Mukahirn on an even grosser version of Flipper
Current musical obsessions of Lowhangers vocalist Cassandra Mukahirn, Rectal Hygienics drummer Omar Gonzalez, and Reader associate editor Kevin Warwick
New music from Fugazi that is actually really old
“Merchandise” is a preview track from Fugazi’s upcoming First Demo.
In Rotation: Erin Elders of Wedding Dress on Chicago’s answer to a young Scott Walker
Current musical obsessions of Wedding Dress guitarist Erin Elders and Adam Mohundro from Tinkerbelles
Saturday: What bands are on our Pitchfork fest itineraries?
Saturday: What bands are on our Pitchfork fest itineraries?
Saturday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
Saturday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
The Reader’s guide to Pitchfork afterparties
Pitchfork afterparties: There’s no Bitchpork this year, but there is Rotted Tooth, plus plenty more.
The final Pitchfork Music Festival lineup includes M.I.A., Wire, and Lil B
Our preliminary thoughts on the full lineup for this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, which includes Lil B. Did we mention Lil B is performing?
Best shows to see: Magic Trick, Meek Mill, Underoath, Tomorrow Never Knows
This weekend Tomorrow Never Knows has all kinds of great shows, and other great choices include Magic Trick, Meek Mill, and Underoath
Tomorrow Never Knows 2013
This year Tomorrow Never Knows is bigger than ever, with Merchandise, Chelsea Wolfe, the Walkmen, Jessie Ware, and much more.
12 O’Clock Track: Merchandise, “Time”
Watch the video for “Time” by Tampa postpunk group Merchandise, who play in Chicago on Friday