CIMM Fest Preview-808 The Movie

   Alexander Dunn’s documentary about the Roland T-808 drum machine is the kind of fact-filled film that reminds me there is so much about music that I don’t know. Like a lot of people 808 only really makes me think of Kanye’s polarizing album 808’s And Heartbreaks. I knew very little of the history surrounding the instrument going in to 808: The Movie, and they … Continue reading CIMM Fest Preview-808 The Movie

K. Flay At House Of Blues 1/20/2014

I was delighted last night when I walked in to House Of Blues and saw a packed house for Chicago native K. Flay. She’s been headlining smaller venues across the country, occasionally playing before larger crowds in opening slots for acts like Icona Pop or Passion Pit. Now she’s getting some due of her own, and it is very well-deserved. WKQX brought her back to … Continue reading K. Flay At House Of Blues 1/20/2014

Top Tracks Of 2013

It took me a while to narrow my list down to fifty songs this year. Tons of great music came out, and the quality reached across all kinds of genres. Spotify has been a huge help in creating and sharing playlists, but like anything it isn’t perfect. There were two songs that I really wanted to include in my playlist but they aren’t available in … Continue reading Top Tracks Of 2013