T-Rextasy: Prehysteria

Last summer I had the opportunity to catch NY quartet T-Rextasy at a DIY venue in Logan Square. It was a different experience than what I’m used to, but the songs were good and everyone was very welcoming. They were touring in support of their single, “Girlfriend,” which appears on their new album Prehysteria. Now that I’ve heard the whole thing, they actually did quite … Continue reading T-Rextasy: Prehysteria

Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes-Fashion

Nashville-based Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes have already had a busy 2018. In January they released a 3-song EP called Chapter One, followed in April by another 3-song EP titled Chapter Two. Now the band is on the verge of putting out their first full-length since 2014’s Kid Tiger. Fashion combines their two EP releases from earlier in the year and adds 6 more … Continue reading Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes-Fashion

Album Of The Year: Honorable Mentions

I kept my list to a neat 50 this year, meaning some albums I really liked didn’t make the cut. They’re still great records, though, so I won’t to list them here in case someone wants to check them out. They won’t be in any specific order so don’t put too much thought into where they are on the list. Laura Marling-Semper Femina Chris Milam-Kids … Continue reading Album Of The Year: Honorable Mentions