Kari’s Top 16 of ’16 (Photos)

Kari didn’t have the opportunity to shoot as many shows as I did this year, yet she came away with about as many worthwhile shots as me. Some of these were shot for this website, and some for Aesthetic Magazine out of Toronto, which she’s been shooting for the past couple years. Check out her Facebook page for more photos. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. … Continue reading Kari’s Top 16 of ’16 (Photos)

Music.Defined. Best Photos Of 2016

I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned what I think about taking pictures at concerts. I take more of a photojournalists approach to the art form, preferring to show images that capture the moment as it was. I do not understand the obsession with double exposure shots, vivid editing that changes the colors to appear much brighter than they actually were, or Prisma filters that make … Continue reading Music.Defined. Best Photos Of 2016

FKA Twigs at Pitchfork Music Festival

Sunday’s headlining set last year featured a huge crowd for Chicago’s own Chance The Rapper. So the smaller crowd made a lot of sense for FKA Twigs tonight. It was by far the worst-attended of the three headliners, but I greatly preferred her to Sufjan Stevens and Beach House. Twigs is infinitely more entertaining than either of the previous night’s main attractions, and her act … Continue reading FKA Twigs at Pitchfork Music Festival

Planning Your Pitchfork: A Schedule For The Indecisive

As usual, the Pitchfork Festival programmers have delivered a diverse and fun lineup for music fans to applaud and criticize. It’s certainly a different kind of festival this year-less rock, more pop. I think it will be a fun festival regardless. This is what I recommend you see. Friday If you’re gonna get to Union Park early in an effort to beat the crowds, you’ll … Continue reading Planning Your Pitchfork: A Schedule For The Indecisive