The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! To be more accurate, the day you’ve been waiting for has arrived. I’ve been listening to Kicking Bird’s debut LP for so long I kinda forgot that it wasn’t actually out yet. It was five long moths ago that I premiered the first single off the album, “Lauren,” and I received my vinyl copy of … Continue reading Kicking Bird-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Swim Club, the moniker of Copenhagen’s newest indie pop sensation Laurits Steinberg, is putting out their first EP at the end of May. Last week, we got a listen to the debut single, “Hercules,” and if the rest of the record is like this, we are in for a treat. Written and recorded after two months out at sea, Swim Club brings that feeling of … Continue reading Swim Club-Hercules
I missed an opportunity to see Alaina Castillo in a smaller venue here in Chicago back at the end of 2021. I regret it, because that was probably the only chance I’ll ever have to see her perform in a place like that. Her star has continued to rise, holding her own as she played the stage with huge names like H.E.R. and Coldplay. “éxtasis” … Continue reading Alaina Castillo-éxtasis
It’s been over a decade since I first saw The Great American Canyon Band, who were recommended to me by a friend and who were just as kind and sweet as I was led to believe. It’s been 7 years since they released their last new music. In recent weeks their social media posting saw an uptick, with a push toward something exciting coming soon. … Continue reading The Great American Canyon Band-Fade Away
It doesn’t take long for Cosmic Bull’s new record, Hangin’ in the I.P., to find its groove and pull you in. Mark Vickery’s vocals dive in and swim around your head, sounding like a more upbeat Mark Lanegan. Vickery has been making music in Chicago for about 30 years in various bands and solo projects, with Cosmic Bull being the latest. He kicked out a … Continue reading Cosmic Bull-Hangin’ In The I.P.
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