I’ve been following the career of Oliver Ignatius for about 15 years already. As a teen he fronted the band The Hysterics, who became the first band to break out of the blogosphere and landed themselves some screen time on MTV. After that band dissolved, which you can read about here, he started his own studio. Over the past seven or eight years a lot … Continue reading Oliver Ignatius-Citys A Hell
Shoegaze can come in many different forms, most of which put me to sleep. Even when it’s done well I usually find it pretty easy to tune out and snooze for a while. Fortunately the new tracks from Kent-based group The Machiavellis have plenty going on to keep my interest (and yours). I wasn’t familiar with the band before last week, though I do have … Continue reading The Machiavellis-“She”/”Grey Day Machine”
2016 seems to be the year I only write reviews for albums I get months in advance. The latest from Fort Frances and Christopher The Conquered were in my earholes for a long while before I actually got to write about them and it was driving me crazy. That’s why I’m telling you about Night School right now. Their record doesn’t come out on Graveface … Continue reading Night School-Blush
There are is a lot of great music coming to Chicago this week, courtesy of Dunn Dunn Fest. It all kicks off tomorrow, and one of the very first performers will be Gar Clemens, opening at The Hideout for Grace Askew. I haven’t had a chance to review his full album, Cricket Hill, but I enjoyed the Springsteen-esque title track very much. If you dig … Continue reading Gar Clemens-“Cricket Hill”
Ever since I was a little kid, I haven’t been a fan of elementary school teachers. In third grade I said something I probably shouldn’t have and my teacher told me to wash my mouth out with soap. I complied, and after letting her know as much she sent me to the principal’s office. That made me really angry, and my relationship with teachers was … Continue reading Dream Version-Beginners
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