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Gossip Wolf: Gonzo for Chicago

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson April 20, 2011August 19, 2021

A local concert blogger angles for a gear upgrade. Plus: A new sorta-supergroup makes its live debut, Psalm One eases the wait for her next LP, Bee Control start work on their first album, and more.

DJ Shadow
Posted inMusic

The List: November 18-24, 2010

by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Monica Kendrick, Brian Costello and Bill Meyer November 18, 2010August 19, 2021

DJ Shadow, Mario Diaz de Leon, Incantation, the Catburglars, Mike Reed’s Loose Assembly with Roscoe Mitchell, Grinderman, and other notable shows

Posted inBlogs

This Week in Reader Music

by Kevin Warwick October 21, 2010August 19, 2021

Pelican’s tenth birthday, a Gary Numan Q&A, the Gories, Deerhunter, Suffocation, a Phil Spector movie, Clash sightings, and more

Posted inBlogs

Pelican Has Officially Arrived

by Miles Raymer August 12, 2010August 19, 2021

Limited vinyl, limited beer, unlimited riffage

John McEntire performing with Broken Social Scene at Pitchfork
Posted inMusic

The Pfork Report

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson July 22, 2010August 19, 2021

Art stars shooting rock stars, art rockers eating tacos, false Katy Perry sightings, and more

David Bazan
Posted inMusic

Is That an Agnostic in Your Pocket?

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson June 24, 2010August 19, 2021

The David Bazan iPhone app, beer class with Pelican’s Laurent Lebec, raunchy R & B under the stars, and more

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Posted inMusic

Do-Division Street Fest

by Kevin Warwick June 3, 2010August 19, 2021

The Night Marchers, Pelican, the Ponys, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Warpaint, and the Good Life are just a handful of the bands invading an expansive stretch of Division this Saturday and Sunday.

Posted inBlogs

Early Warnings Roundup

by Kevin Warwick April 15, 2010August 19, 2021

Early Warnings this week include Eyehategod, Mates of State, Sleepy Sun, Colin Hay, Tyr, and the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir.

Posted inBlogs

You Shoot: Pelican at the Beat Kitchen

by Miles Raymer March 22, 2010August 19, 2021

Metal guitarist in chill mode

Sanford Parker
Posted inMusic

The Man Behind the Metal

by Cosmo Lee March 18, 2010August 19, 2021

If it’s heavy and it was recorded in Chicago, there’s a good chance Sanford Parker was at the mixing board.

Posted inBlogs

We Shoot: Scion Rock Fest

by Miles Raymer March 16, 2010August 19, 2021

Photos from this weekend’s Scion Rock Fest

Pelican
Posted inMusic

The List: December 10-16, 2009

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Ann Sterzinger, Bill Meyer, Jessica Hopper and Brian Costello December 10, 2009August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: the Flaming Lips, Pelican, Keri Hilson, Marduk, Unsilent Night, and more

Posted inBlogs

You Know What They Say About Assuming

by Miles Raymer December 3, 2009August 19, 2021

Critic Stewart Voegtlin takes a wrongheaded swipe at Pelican in the Village Voice.

Ian Schneller with his Little Horns; Emperor Cabinets staff Craig Thompson, Dylan Patterson, Sean Patton, and Kris Milkent
Posted inMusic

The Craftsmen

by Miles Raymer December 3, 2009August 19, 2021

At Specimen Products and Emperor Cabinets, local musicians are making gear that makes other musicians drool.

Posted inBlogs

Dark Lord Day 2009: way less terrible than last year

by Philip Montoro April 27, 2009August 19, 2021

The lines were bearable, the music was good, the beers were (as always) amazing, and the storms held off till late.

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