Even as Illinois reopens, artists and labels remain cut off from major sources of income—so Bandcamp is again waiving its cut of sales.
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Heartbreak, melodic intricacy, and lush arrangements shape Owen’s tenth album, The Avalanche
Few indie-rock artists are more prolific than singer-songwriter Mike Kinsella, who’s been playing in Illinois bands since the late 80s, including Cap’n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and American Football. The latter band reunited in 2014 following a 14-year break and subsequently released two acclaimed albums, 2016’s American Football (or LP2) and last year’s American Football […]
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Owen’s Mike Kinsella leads a lineup of local indie bandleaders for a good cause
At the Beat Kitchen’s Holiday Toy Drive, a jam-packed lineup of local emo and indie-rock icons will play acoustic sets while raising cash and collecting toys to benefit the SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois. Headlined by American Football’s Mike Kinsella (who moonlights as Owen in a solo capacity), the eight-set showcase includes bandleaders Dave Davison […]
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Chicago’s most popular young metal guitarist plays on YouTube, not onstage
Chicago guitarist Rob Scallon almost never plays live, but his frequently goofy YouTube videos have earned him an audience of millions.
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American Football: Accidental rock stars
American Football became heroes to the emo scene after breaking up in obscurity—and 17 years later, they’ve returned with a second album.
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Shame That Tune rides off into the embarrassing sunset
Shame That Tune rides off into the embarrassing sunset, Owen and Into It. Over It. release a split EP, and more.
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American Football graced the stage at Beat Kitchen on Saturday
. . . and we’ve got the photos to prove it!
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A whole bunch of Lollapalooza afterparties
Here’s a huge list of official and unofficial Lollapalooza aftershows
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Best New Album After a 13-Year Absence
Could it be better than the debut that earned this mathy emo band its cult following?
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Best shows to see: Cakes da Killa, Big Star’s Third, Naked Raygun, Owen
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Cakes da Killa, Naked Raygun, Owen, the Matthew Shipp Trio, and the Milwakuee Avenue Arts Festival.
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Gossip Wolf: A changing of the guard at the Hideout
A changing of the guard at the Hideout, a new indie “supergroup,” and a solo album from half of String Theory
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Kevin Junior needs help with his heart
The Chamber Strings front man is having a little trouble with his medical bills. Plus: New recordings from My Gold Mask, Mike Kinsella solo project Owen, Zelienople drummer Mike Weis, and more
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Record Store Day
Falling as usual on the third Saturday in April (4/16), the vinyl nerd’s favorite made-up holiday is celebrating its fifth year of celebrating independently owned record stores. This year’s Record Store Day attempts a coup d’etat against what the organizers call “online retailers or corporate behemoths” with the help of more than 700 stores in […]
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The List, September 17-23, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Laura Barrett, Circulatory System, Health, the Fruit Bats, Obituary, and more