Qari’s new solo EP IGOTPROBLEMS emphasizes his soulful melodicism.
Tag: SOLO
Death-metal crew Warforged drop a kaleidoscopic hurricane of an album
Death-metal crew Warforged drop a kaleidoscopic hurricane of a debut album, Jordan Reyes of Ono and American Damage launches another new label, and more.
Carpooling upstream to spawn on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Jay Ryan of the Bird Machine.
Vivian Girls singer Cassie Ramone headlines a mellow night of solo sets at the Owl
The night also includes sets from three local singers.
Que viva Uruguay!: Notes on Rambleras and Solo
The Chicago Latino Film Festival showcases the flavorful, humane filmmaking in which Uruguay has come to specialize.
12 O’Clock Track: “Pull Me Back to Hell,” a single from Evan Patterson’s solo project, Jaye Jayle
Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Pull Me Back to Hell,” from Evan Patterson’s solo project, Jaye Jayle.
12 O’Clock Track: Brand-new introspective indie-pop from Robert Pollard
Guided by Voices mastermind Robert Pollard debuts a new track from yet another record.
Jason Roebke Alone
Bassist Jason Roebke celebrates the release of his first solo recording on Wednesday night at the Hideout; the Extraordinary Popular Delusions begin a new free weekly gig at the Beat Kitchen on Monday, September 20.
Achim Kaufmann Trio
German-born pianist Achim Kaufmann started his career in the 80s, working in a variety of free-improv, fusion, and mainstream jazz contexts, but it wasn’t until 1996, when he moved to Amsterdam, that his playing truly took flight. The city has long been a springboard for creative musicians, and its anything-goes scene demands a focus and […]
Ab Baars
Dutch reedist Ab Baars knows how to play the sly games that his country’s senior jazzmen–especially Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink–have made a stock-in-trade. As a longtime member of Mengelberg’s ICP Orchestra he’s developed an instinctual ability to turn on a dime, and his occasionally comic decisions–like dropping a surprising snort or sourly intoned quote […]