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Review: You Weren’t There, but He Was: Kill a Punk for Rock and Roll, by Marty Perez

According to the foreword of Kill a Punk for Rock and Roll, music photographer Marty Perez is a very likable guy. The fact that providing a bio in the book […]

Dan Kelly /
Features, Music, Reviews

Review: The Dream of Rock is Alive in Australia

Is rock a dying art form? Despite the fact that legacy rock indie acts like The National, Vampire Weekend and Tame Impala continue to earn headlining spots at the world’s […]

Adam Ramos /
Music, Reviews

Review: Everyone Loves Brandi Carlile

On Friday, Brandi Carlile performed before a sold-out crowd at the Chicago Theater. Her performance’s quality was no surprise; Carlile is an established singer-songwriter who has honed her stagecraft over […]

Nicholas Blashill /
Music, Reviews

The Sheepdogs Played a Throwback Show at Lincoln Hall

The Sheepdogs, a southern rock band from north of the border, paid a visit to Lincoln Hall on Tuesday Night. They’re a throwback band that look and sound like a mix […]

Nicholas Blashill /
Music, Reviews

The Mowgli’s Joyful Vibes Filled Schubas

I first heard The Mowgli’s in 2012, when WXRT played “San Francisco” on a new music segment. I recall being struck by the song’s earnestness. It opened with the lyrics, […]

Nicholas Blashill /
Music, Previews

Preview: Patti Smith & Family at Old Town School of Folk May 14-15

Oh gosh, I feel like I’ve been anticipating this weekend and the chance to hear Patti Smith perform her poetry and music for my whole life. Well, I only found […]

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