Way back in March of this year Lindi Ortega put out a brilliant album you may have missed called Liberty. The songs are all great and it’s structured as a narrative story, so you’re rewarded for listening from beginning to end. This weekend she comes to SPACE in Evanston to play a show in support of the album, and I had the opportunity to submit … Continue reading An Interview With Lindi Ortega
Back in May, Seattle-based Thunderpussy released their self-titled debut album. They’ve been perfecting their craft on the road over the past couple years, and the album is a great introduction to a group from whom I can’t wait to hear more. This Saturday they’ll be in Chicago, performing at Cobra Lounge and you can get tickets here. Below, drummer Ruby Dunphy answers some questions I … Continue reading Interview With Ruby Dunphy Of Thunderpussy
Last month the legendary Music From Big Pink turned 50 years old. In the hullabaloo surrounding the landmark anniversary, Robbie Robertson was interviewed many times. As one of two surviving members of The Band, it makes sense that people would want to hear about it straight from the source. However, there’s another voice that could shed some light on the birth of Americana music, producer … Continue reading John Simon On Big Pink: Music From Big Pink Turns 50
A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to hear the new album by The Magic Numbers ahead of its release. I wrote down some questions for the band hoping to run it congruent to the album review. Unfortunately I didn’t get them back until yesterday (who knew putting out an album and prepping for a tour would keep a band so busy??). Many thanks … Continue reading Interview With Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers
Friday night I had the opportunity to see Seoul-based electronic producer-singer CIFIKA perform at Virgin Hotel in Chicago. She’s in the middle of a United States tour that is the longest ever stretch for a Korean musician. Two weeks ago she released her second EP, Prism, and performed at South By Southwest to rave reviews last week. I found her to be very warm and … Continue reading CIFIKA at Virgin Hotel Chicago 3/23/18
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