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The CAIRO GANG – ” Goes Missing “

Posted: May 23, 2017 in MUSIC
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A fabulous little pop record full of Byrdsian harmonies, lashings of jangly guitars all of which have been recorded in what appears to be a sewer pipe. If you like the idea of Tom Petty fronting Orange Juice then this is most certainly for you. A contemporary of fellow fuzz-punk contemporaries Ty Segall and Mikal Cronin, The Cairo Gang’s Emmett Kelly returns with a new project under his own moniker. There’s an unmistakable confidence in his voice, and it’s a primary focal point throughout this record. While the band’s 2015 LP Goes Missing utilized a nomadic recording process to help shape a record that sounded equally as mired in wanderlust, “Untouchable” revels in a generally lo-fi mix that sits well with its found-sound ambiance—another nod to Kelly’s nomadic muses. Overall, Kelly has raised the stakes on this album, fully embracing some of the more outwardly power-pop sensibilities he’d hinted at in previous records

Band Members The Cairo Gang is:
Emmett Kelly
Ryan Weinstein
Sam Wagster
Gillian Lisée
Marc Riordan

WHITNEY – ” You’ve Got A Woman ” Lion Cover

Posted: May 4, 2017 in MUSIC
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Whitney’s cover of Lion’s poppy 1975 song “ You’ve Got A Woman” from their recently announced covers EP, is a sumptuous take on the Dutch duo’s tune that’s also one of Whitney’s more sensual efforts.

The same can be said for their new video, which pares images of afternoon swimming and dimly lit lovemaking with the Chicago band’s indie-pop slow jam. It’s all fairly low-key and a lot of the images are fleeting, but they’re fairly illustrative in showing a whirlwind romance that has as many ups and downs as your standard episode of a soap opera. The video’s duo might not actually spend a lifetime together, but there’s enough going on to make it feel that way.

“You’ve Got A Woman (Lion Cover)” from the upcoming 12” out June 2nd, 2017 on Secretly Canadian Records.  
Available on 12” and Digital: https://whitney.lnk.to/covers

Ever since they wrote Light Upon The Lake as Chicago froze around them during winter 2014, Whitney have tried to make the kind of songs they’d be jealous of if someone else got there first. “You’ve Got A Woman,” released on the B-side of Dutch duo Lion‘s 1975 psych-pop 7″ But I Do, is precisely one of those songs. “As soon as I heard it, I wished I’d written the vocal melody; it’s so catchy and powerful,” says singing drummer Julien Ehrlich. Whitney’s version is rich, instantaneous and deep in groove. There’s trademark brass from Will Miller, wandering lead from guitarist Max Kakacek and bursts of strings. Like “No Woman,” “Golden Days,” and the rest of last year’s debut, it’s brushed with longing, nostalgia and serves to slow down time.

Unlike Lion, Whitney make it their A-side. Flip the 12″ and you’ll find Dolly Parton‘s “Gonna Hurry (As Slow As I Can),” a short, tearful love song hewn from piano, brass, guitar and Julian’s falsetto. You’ve heard him sing it before, live, sat on the lip of the stage accompanied by Max on guitar.

TREVOR SENSOR – ” Judas Said to be a Man b​/​w Endless Shame “

Posted: April 29, 2017 in MUSIC
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Having whetted appetites with not one but two increasingly well received EP’s last year, Illinois’ Trevor Sensor is set to release his debut album later this year.

As ever with Trevor Sensor it’s the heartfelt vocal and clever lyricism that shines. If the rest of the album sounds this good, it could just be one of the year’s finest and most intriguing debuts.

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CREEPOID – ” Audiotree Live Session “

Posted: April 16, 2017 in MUSIC
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Creepoid is a dreamy rock band who use shoegaze and grunge to create a heavy, expansive sound. When Philadelphia foursome Creepoid (Anna and Pat Troxell, Pete Joe Urban and Sean Miller) convened last winter and recorded the EP Yellow Life Giver, they did not foresee the blog buzz coming their way. That’s not the case on the rock band’s debut LP, Horse Heaven, which features more defined melodies, intimate female-male vocals and instrumentals that burst at the seams.

Creepoid took the stage. They played as if they were reviving the grunge-filled chaos of Sonic Youth circa ’93, but with the finesse of mid-period Creation Records shoegaze acts like Swervedriver or Slowdive. The sound was full of fury, but the dual vocals of guitarist Sean Miller and bassist Anna Troxell soared like an airy wave that enveloped the listener in a blanket of sweet nothings.”

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Band Members
Sean Miller – Guitar/Vocals
Anna Troxell – Bass/Vocals
Pat Troxell – Drums
Pete Joe Urban – Guitar

WILCO – ” We Aren’t The World (Safety Girl) ” Live In Chicago

Posted: April 8, 2017 in MUSIC
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Just added in the store: Two Roadcase Recordings of Wilco at The Chicago Theatre on February. 23rd & 26th from the band’s sold-out four-night run. These live recordings are also available as a bundle really are the next best thing to being there, so download and listen . Hear a preview of “We Aren’t the World (Safety Girl)” now.

P.S. Spring show posters are also available, too. Get a free Chicago Roadcase bundle when you buy any 2017 Winterlude Poster. 

Recorded live at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL. 23/02/2017. Audio: Stan Doty & Warner Swain. Artwork: Jeff Tweedy & Lawrence Azerrad. Photo: Zoran Orlic. Thanks to everyone at The Chicago Theatre, MSG Entertainment and Jam Productions. (p) 2017 dBpm Records

Roadcase Recorded live at The Chicago Theater on February 23rd, 2017.

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TREVOR SENSOR – ” The Money Gets Bigger “

Posted: April 1, 2017 in MUSIC
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Trevor Sensor has to date released two excellent EPs . Since playing those to EPs to death, I’ve been looking forward for his full-length LP. Seems we’re getting close. Check out the video and see what Sensor says about the tune. I really dig this dude.he has an incredible passion in his vocal , So I’m Looking forward to much more.

“The Money Gets Bigger” was produced by Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, IL. The song features Rado on organ and backing vocals with Julien Ehrlich (drums & backing vocals) and Max Kakacek(bass) of Whitney as his rhythm section.

Sensor explains the inspiration behind this song is, “An observation of America – the horrors that occur in a society at large, and behind the closed doors of dysfunctional family homes. It’s a need for something – the yearning to be somebody people admire and adore in a world that seems void of significance. To find meaning in the limelight, and the despair we all feel when we are not the chosen ones to bask in it. In America, this is our brass ring – to be applauded for our supposed efforts and be beloved by strangers.”

TWIN PEAKS – ” Holding Roses / “Walk to the One You Love ” WFUV Session

Posted: December 20, 2016 in MUSIC
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Twin Peaks with Eric Holland at WFUV

Twin Peaks regard the musical growth shown on their third album, “Down in Heaven”, as a matter of course. In fact, doing what comes naturally has served these young Chicago rockers well. They followed their debut, Sunken, three years ago, with a more nuanced sophomore release, “Wild Onion”. Now with the release of “Down In Heaven”, Twin Peaks’ recordings show a burgeoning ensemble making increasingly thoughtful recordings.

Guitarist and singer Cadien Lake James and bassist and vocalist Jack Dolan represented their mates in the interview. They cautioned against positioning them as having moved beyond their wild youth. Twin Peaks is keen to get their kicks on the road while embracing all the phases and changes of the talented group. Listen where Twin Peaks are at right now in this WFUV Live session.

Twin Peaks performs “Holding Roses” live in Studio A. Recorded 5.24.16.

Twin Peaks performs “Walk to the One You Love” live in Studio A. Recorded 5.24.16.

FORT FRANCES – ” Alio “

Posted: December 20, 2016 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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With Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim) at the production helm, Alio stretches well beyond Fort Frances‘ Americana roots to unlock the potential that’s been building for the past two years with louder guitars, jubilant horns and dueling rhythm sections.

RYLEY WALKER – ” The Roundabout “

Posted: December 17, 2016 in MUSIC
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While his previous output had unquestionably alerted the world to the musical talents of Ryley Walker, what they arguably lacked was enough of the man behind the music. That all changed with this year’s offering, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung. Moving away from the plaintive and sometimes pastoral imagery, this record seems to tap into the reality of Ryley’s life and his native Chicago. With the imagery of dive bars, friendships and the difficulty of being away from the world you know, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung feels like Ryley’s most honest work to date.

Musically too, Golden Sings is a record that feels more confident and ambitious. The hypnotic guitar work of The Halfwit In Me, the jazz-tinged percussion of Funny Thing She Said, this record sounds like a prodigious talent comfortable in the niche he has carved for himself. Best of all is The Roundabout, probably one of the most understated singles of the year; atop a bed of fluid guitar work, rolling bass and muted electronics, Ryley channels his inner Sixto Rodriguez as he lays to tape a tale of returning home from the road, drunken conversations with old friends and bad credit in your favourite bar. Whilst his self-deprecating lyrics might peg Ryley as a halfwit or a wise ass, listening to this record it is hard to see him as anything other than a star in the making.

TWIN PEAKS – ” Down In Heaven ” Best Albums of 2016

Posted: December 2, 2016 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Twin Peaks

These Windy City bros aren’t just a great power pop band, they’re one of the best rock bands going, period. They work in a bit more layered jangle and production ambition than most on this list, but not so much that it strangles the pals-on-a-summer-road trip vibe that takes them from Beach Boys vistas to dive bar bathrooms.

Our last run was an awesome tour of Europe where we returned to Madrid and stopped in Barcelona for the first time in Spain played a truly joyous sold out show in Paris, where we also performed live on the French TV show Album De La Semaine, had a blast running around the UK, Almost collapsed in Bristol and played a massive London show at Scala, hit a beautifully intimate gig in Brussels for the first time and finally wrapped up with a great run around the Netherlands.

Last but certainly not least, maybe number one, The last leg of 2016 “DOWN IN HEAVEN” tour.  We’re looking at going to, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto, Burlington, Portland (ME), Cambridge, Philly, New York, Richmond, Atlanta, Nashville!. We’re adding a couple treats into the set. And we wrap up in Chicago with all our wonderful brothers and sisters of the windy city.

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A limited-edition peach vinyl re-pressing of Down In Heaven will be available in record shops early next year. But, if you come party with us now you won’t have to wait cause we’ll have them on the road! This is what they look like. But you know they’ll look even better on your record player. When it comes to the catchiest songs of this year, Twin Peaks  “Walk To The One You Love” is easily high on the list. The opening track to their third album Down In Heaven is effortlessly buoyant and made to stick around. Vibrantly-textured production and bold arrangements bolster other album highlights including “Holding Roses” and “You Don’t,” two not quite-carefree odes to love that isn’t all that romantic.

 

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