Author: josh keller
Stream Nymphs II, the first new solo 12″ from producer Nicolas Jaar in four years
Stream Nymphs II, the first new solo 12″ from beatsmith Nicolas Jaar in four years
Introducing: The majestic post-rock of Yume Nikki’s “PART 2: Light Shines and Birds Sing in Permanent Day-Night”
When I profile bands for an “Introducing” post, I usually give a little slack in expecting a fully-rounded-out, polished sound from bands. We are lucky to have the breadth and diversity of our local...
Dive into the jazzy, avant-pop of Crown Larks (Show Tonight!)
Crown Larks are a Chicago based-band that create a colorful, kaleidoscope sound that touches on numerous genres, leaning heavily on the spirit of jazz and the style of avant-pop. Their latest LP, Blood Dancer,...
House music and politics mix together on DJ Sprinkles and Mark Fell’s “Fresh”
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Chatham Rise bring waves of shoegaze with “How Do You Sleep”
With “How Do You Sleep,” local pysch/shoegaze band Chatham Rise go heavy with the chilled-out, wall-of-effects sound that they have proven so well at exercising. A dreary vocal line, a languid but forceful rhythm...
