(Photo from Spring Awakening, courtesy of Kate Scott Daly) Chicago is synonymous with a few things: hot dogs, the Chicago Cubs, and house music. It’s been widely accepted that house music was created in Chicago in the 1980s, and since then, some of the greatest DJs and dance artists have Continue Reading
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Album Review: Talia ‘Thugs They Look Like Angels’
For fans of 90s alternative rock, Talia might just be the band for you. With the release of their third album, Thugs They Look Like Angels, this French trio dig deep to create songs with heavy guitar riffs, breathy yet gruff vocals, and melodies reminiscent of alt rock greats who Continue Reading
Album Review: Tilted Axes Creates Experimental Art Album
Tilted Axes is an eclectic collective of musicians storming the streets of New York City with nothing but electric guitars and amps on their backs. The group consists of over a dozen artists and musicians creating music for the purpose of inspiring public reactions. While the group is based in Continue Reading
Punk Rock Underground Group The Human Darts Release New EP
In the 1970’s, a punk rock band called The Human Darts released a record then disappeared. Since then, countless punk groups have covered their music and tried to capture the unique sound of that fateful record. Recently, one of the original producers, who calls himself Mr. Zelk, has recruited the Continue Reading
Album Review: Of Mice & Men ‘Cold World’
It’s not often that a metalcore band can blend an angry, loud sound with peaceful, practically calm vocals and lyrics. Often, one is sacrificed for the other, making an enjoyable album, but perhaps not a multi-dimensional one. Of Mice and Men have built a considerable fan base over the years, Continue Reading