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Weekend Diversions

Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:57 +0000

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so much more! Kick out the Jamz!

FRIDAY

HOSPITAL GARDEN Before last week when we debuted their new video "What To Do," it had been a pretty long while since we had heard from alt-rockers Hospital Garden. The Pavement-meets-Dinosaur Jr-meets-REM group returned with its third album Mover on Tuesday, and it showcases a band that is very rooted and self-assured in its sound. Mover boasts plenty of crunchy, fuzzed up alternative rock tracks that delightfully shred with plenty of distressed guitar solos and chunky rhythms. Also appearing tonight are Handsome Lady, and Puritan Pine. (Audrey Leon) 10 p.m. Friday, 5/24. Cole's. 21+ FREE! SOFT SPEAKER Chicago foursome Soft Speaker create a dreamy pop world all their own that lies somewhere between 70s psych rock and 90s Brit pop. On the band’s second LP Vortrobos the band indulge in plenty of smoky solos and extended, fuzz-filled jam sessions. The end result is a captivating, albeit spacey, adventure. Tonight, the band celebrate the release of their new LP, Turkish Mindbathers as opposed to their new EP, International Scheiße, Dummkopf!. We hope to get our hands on Turkish Mindbathers soon, but in the meantime, we're trying to wrap our heads around the crunchy-tone drenched Radio Edit of, "Little Boysenberry Boy Sings 'Bring Me Gilded Prostitues.'" The nine minute version of the cut appears on their International Scheiße, Dummkopf! EP. Also appearing are Radar Eyes and Bitchin' Bajas. (Audrey Leon/Richard Giraldi) 9:30 p.m. Friday, 5/24. Empty Bottle. 21+. .

SATURDAY

THE DIRTY PIGEONS The Dirty Pigeons offer up a sizzling batch of laid back Midwestern roots and folk rock. But most of all The Dirty Pigeons seem to have a particularly good at crafting hooks as their tunes are filled with catchy, FM-radio ready melodies. Back in October, contributor Davis Inman clued us in on the band's cut “Idle Dollars" from their self-titled EP and compared it to Neil Young's more rocking material, which is pretty impressive. Also appearing are Moritat and The Heavy Eyes. (Richard Giraldi) 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 5/25. Cole's. 21+. FREE.

SUNDAY

BlahBlahBlah Local rockers BlahBlahBlah impressed us with their luscious Brit Pop-esque stylings on the group's Thank You Thank You EP back in 2011 (read our interview with the band here). There's plenty of dreamy rhythms backed by foggy guitars and wavy gravy synth action to go around. Also playing tonight are delightful powerpop outfit The Bright White, folky crooners Paper Thick Walls, Good Evening, God and the Architects. This show is presented by Radio One Chicago and is an opportunity to drop off your band's demo and network with other musicians, for free! How cool is that? Pretty damn cool. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 5/26. Double Door. 21+ FREE!

WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

Glam-pop heartthrobs Smith Westerns will drop Soft Will on June 25, the follow-up to their solid 2011 effort, Dye It Blonde. The first single from Soft Will is "Varsity," a slightly new wave and mellow tune that's pretty darn catchy. The band also released a video for "Varsity," which, for fans of fruit and intense make-out sessions, will definitely please. In other Smith Westerns news, you can catch the band at Lollapalooza 2013 in August, but check out the video for "Varsity" below in the meantime:

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

Weekly Diversions

Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:28 +0000

[caption id="attachment_28517" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Architecture play The Burlington this Thursday"][/caption] Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.

MONDAY

NETHERFRIENDS Longtime fans of one time Chicago-based psychedelic-pop musician Shawn Rosenblatt, better known as the brainchild of Netherfriends, should probably know about his ambitious project from a couple of years ago to write and record a song in all 50 states. I thought that last year's very solid, Middle America, would represent his method of delivery for songs from that project - i.e. release a few at a time as a collection of sorts. But I was dead wrong as Rosenblatt recently unveiled the massive project as 50 Songs 50 States, which is exactly what it sounds like. The entire album is available to pre-oder right now at Netherfriends.us ahead of it's official release date of July 4. Also appearing are Jamaican Queens and Charlatan. (Richard Giraldi) 9:00 p.m. Monday, 5/20. The Empty Bottle. 21+. FREE.

TUESDAY

JC BROOKS AND THE UPTOWN SOUND And now for something a little different. Soul rockers JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound will celebrate the release of their new album Howl all week and they start today (Tuesday, May 21) with a free jam session and Q&A at Saki in Logan Square, as part of Saki's new monthly series "Off the Record," presented in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The event sounds like a blast and, really, there's no better way to hear JC Brooks & The Uptown wail than live and in person. If you can't make it to Saki, JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound will also have a legit record release party at Mayne Stage on Saturday, May 25. (Audrey Leon) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, 5/21. SAKI. FREE!

WEDNESDAY

VELCRO LEWIS GROUP Funky psych rockers The Velcro Lewis Group are returning to the scene with a new album Open the Sky due in August out on Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records. Velcro Lewis Group blends heart-wrenching soulful vocals [provided expertly by co-vocalists Velcro Lewis (AKA Andy Slater) and Hawk Colman] with groovy, old school R&B flavor. No matter what the band does, they always bring the party. Also appearing tonight are hardcore outfit Broke N Ugly and psych rockers Dead Feathers. Austin's Scorpion Child will headline. (Audrey Leon) 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 5/22. Double Door. 21+. -10.

THURSDAY

ARCHITECTURE Dreamy, lush, pensive – all of these descriptors work for Architecture’s brand of pop. The local duo, comprised of Melissa Harris and Rebecca Scott (also of shoegazers Panda Riot), really impressed contributor Joseph Montes (read his review here) and I with their debut EP, when we we’re young. And the band continue their reign as one of Chicago's most aurally provocative bands with their new-ish 7", diamond mind, that's still available to order via their Bandcamp. Also appearing are Landmarks and Father Costume.(Richard Giraldi) 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 5/23. The Burlington. 21+ .

Weekend Diversions

Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

T to the G to the I to the F! Seriously, Friday could not have come sooner, but it's all good because we have some great shows to turn your weekday frown upside down. This time we're talking about the last ever Dick Wolf! show at the Burlington, and Outer Minds at the Hideout. Up and ATOM!

FRIDAY

DICK WOLF! It's time to pour one out on the curb for local math rockers DICK WOLF! No, the band is not breaking up, but they are changing its name to Vaya. And since I thoroughly enjoy the At The Drive-in album of the same name (useless info), it's probably a good thing. Get your twitchy, touchy-feelie tap rock (with some sweet pop harmonies thrown in for good measure) on for one pseudo last time for a good cause: the show is actually a benefit for Haitian musicians. Also appearing tonight are Automata, Young Marshall, and Pleasure Centers. (Audrey Leon) 9:00 p.m. Friday, 5/17. The Burlington. 21+. . THE FUNS The Funs love their fuzz pedal. The local duo can create quite a racket without it though with their grime-covered guitars and grit-filed drums tones, but when the fuzz is unleashed it completely engulfs for a sound even more buzz-sawed. Yet The Funs still manage to work in the jangly and at times even reach an eerie melodiousness. Also appearing are Todayshits and Hollow Mountain.(ARichard Giraldi) 9:00 p.m. Friday, 5/18. Cole's. 21+. Free.

SATURDAY

OUTER MINDS If ever there was a local band on the verge of something big, it's Outer Minds. The band earned a spot at Pitchfork Music Fest last year because of its brand of fun psych-pop tunes, and then they played SXSW this year grabbing the attention of the New York Times. It's not for nothing. Outer Minds craft sharp, groove-oriented songs that are infused with plenty of middle eastern mysticism and driven by droning, hypnotic organ. Also appearing tonight are alternative rockers Sybris. (Audrey Leon) 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 5/18. The Hideout. 21+. .

WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Local alt-rockers Hospital Garden have returned to the scene with a new album and new single. The band's video for single "What to Do" shows the trio play some good ol' American football at the Jackson Prison Grounds in Jackson, Michigan. There's lots of tackling and feelings along the way. Personally, the golden retriever that comes out of nowhere is the best part of the video, but the song is definitely a close second. Hospital Garden will release its third album Mover on Forge Again Records next Tuesday, but you can see the band in action at its record release party this Saturday at Quenchers.

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Where some bands are concerned, change can be a terrible thing, kind of like KISS without makeup. However, pulsating power punk trio The Cell Phones decided to pick up where they left off on their 2011 Hospital Spaceship EP and pack their brand new full-length, Get You Alone, full of grinding pop and punk numbers that fall somewhere between Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Death From Above 1979, but are as equally satisfying. From the first opening drum beats of the cheeky intro track "Heavy Flow" to the reverb-drenched closer "Out," The Cell Phones are working hard to propel you into movement. Each track pummels ear drums with hard and fast drum beats, and low and nimble bass notes. The dynamic only lets up to lull listeners into a false sense of security before dialing up the intensity. A few of the tracks on Get You Alone are not completely unknown to the Cell Phones fan base, as "Homoerotic," for instance, has been a part of the outfit's live shows for the past year and a half. However, Get You Alone's slick production adds a coat of polish, as well as a new sense of urgency, to the group's signature brand of chaos. One thing that definitely has not changed in the Cell Phones' dynamic -- and I hope it never does -- is the still unmistakable and completely tantalizing voice of lead singer Lindsey Charles. Get You Alone expertly showcases Charles' raw talent as she seductively croons and then erupts into a wall of earth-shattering wails at any given moment. Charles' voice is just as prominent an instrument as Ryan Szeszycki's throbbing acoustic bass solos or Justin Purcell's rapid fire and purely maniacal drum beats, on album highlights "French Door" and "$!". Forgive me for drawing parallel's to Get You Alone to No Doubt's Return of Saturn. But, hear me out. ROS was No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani's "grown up" record, where she detailed her logging for adulthood things like marriage and a family throughout an album-worth of songs. While things are not as sugar-coated on Get You Alone the album's title track is indeed addressed to Charles' "future husband." That's probably where the comparisons end, as Charles vocals are a notch above Stefani's California squeak. There's an age old saying, "If it ain't broke don't fix it." The Cell Phones' Get You Alone not only subscribes to this theory, the band proves why it is true. There's nothing wrong with deviating from the norm, but there's also nothing wrong with doing 'you' well. So you do you, Cell Phones. _________________________________________________________________ THE CELL PHONES SUNDAY, JUNE 23 PRFBBQ at BORELLI'S (donation for 2-day pass). __________________________________________________________________

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

Weekly Diversions

Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:27 +0000

[caption id="attachment_30559" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="An Aesthetic Anaesthetic perform at Reggie's on Monday, May 13"][/caption] Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.

MONDAY

AN AESTHETIC ANASTHETIC As much as I dug AAA's release, Before the Machinery of Other Skeletons, their most recent release, NAMES, tops it because of it’s mix of brutal riffs and humor that mostly comes from the album art and song titles. I mean, the titles speak for themselves with “Billy Rape Cyrus,” and “Randy Quaidludes,” but the music is serious business as proven with the mammoth climaxes and gut-punching riffs – all of which are crystal clear thanks to the impressive board-work of Sanford Parker. Also appearing are The End of the Ocean, Rocket Miner and Rhone. (Richard Giraldi) 8:00 p.m. Monday, 5/13. Reggie's . 17+. .

TUESDAY

HEALTH&BEAUTY One thing that will never change about Health&Beauty is mastermind Brian Sulpizio's commitment to making great music. The local mostly folk/sometimes electric eclectic rockers released the dreamy acoustic album GUNS in February, which features many reasons to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride ahead. And if you haven't, place Health&Beauty's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" on the very top of your playlist. Also appearing tonight are local experimental poppers Conductive Alliance and Portland ambient/garage rockers Hands In. (Audrey Leon) 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 5/14. Subterranean. 21+ .

WEDNESDAY

PEOPLES TEMPLE OF AMERICA Peoples Temple of America aren’t flashy. In fact, they may be the opposite of flashy. But what’s most engaging about their music is that raw minimalism that’s driven by a punk rock edge. The indie rock trio’s steady, watery guitars are the perfect foil for lead singer Ben Leach’s urgent delivery that will undoubtedly catch be attention of Japandroids and Titus Andronicus fans. Also appearing are T'Bone, Yeesh and Evasive Backflip. (Richard Giraldi) 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 5/15. Township. 21+. .

THURSDAY

JEREMY DAVID MILLER Jeremy David Miller may be better known as one of five parts of Chicago rock outfit Rambos, but Miller is an artist in his own right, unleashing the equally theatric (compared to Rambos) acoustic folk/country album Lepus in late 2011. Miller exhibits a cheeky sense of humor through all his strong observations (ex: "One Million Graves (For One Pretty Dame" and "All I Want to Do Is Dance"). Also appearing tonight is Ryan Anderson of roots rockers Go Long Mule. (Audrey Leon) 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 5/16. The Hideout. 21+ .

Weekend Diversions

Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:57 +0000

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

Weekly Diversions

Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:28 +0000

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Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

Weekly Diversions

Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:27 +0000

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Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:57 +0000

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

Weekly Diversions

Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:28 +0000

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Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

Weekly Diversions

Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:27 +0000

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Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

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Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:57 +0000

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:28 +0000

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Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:27 +0000

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Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:28 +0000

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:27 +0000

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:56:28 +0000

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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DICK WOLF! It's time to pour one out on the curb for local math rockers DICK WOLF! No, the band is not breaking up, but they are changing its name to Vaya. And since I thoroughly enjoy the At The Drive-in album of the same name (useless info), it's probably a good thing. Get your twitchy, touchy-feelie tap rock (with some sweet pop harmonies thrown in for good measure) on for one pseudo last time for a good cause: the show is actually a benefit for Haitian musicians. Also appearing tonight are Automata, Young Marshall, and Pleasure Centers. (Audrey Leon) 9:00 p.m. Friday, 5/17. The Burlington. 21+. $8. THE FUNS The Funs love their fuzz pedal. The local duo can create quite a racket without it though with their grime-covered guitars and grit-filed drums tones, but when the fuzz is unleashed it completely engulfs for a sound even more buzz-sawed. Yet The Funs still manage to work in the jangly and at times even reach an eerie melodiousness. Also appearing are Todayshits and Hollow Mountain.(ARichard Giraldi) 9:00 p.m. Friday, 5/18. Cole's. 21+. Free.

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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The more things change, the more they stay the same. Where some bands are concerned, change can be a terrible thing, kind of like KISS without makeup. However, pulsating power punk trio The Cell Phones decided to pick up where they left off on their 2011 Hospital Spaceship EP and pack their brand new full-length, Get You Alone, full of grinding pop and punk numbers that fall somewhere between Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Death From Above 1979, but are as equally satisfying. From the first opening drum beats of the cheeky intro track "Heavy Flow" to the reverb-drenched closer "Out," The Cell Phones are working hard to propel you into movement. Each track pummels ear drums with hard and fast drum beats, and low and nimble bass notes. The dynamic only lets up to lull listeners into a false sense of security before dialing up the intensity. A few of the tracks on Get You Alone are not completely unknown to the Cell Phones fan base, as "Homoerotic," for instance, has been a part of the outfit's live shows for the past year and a half. However, Get You Alone's slick production adds a coat of polish, as well as a new sense of urgency, to the group's signature brand of chaos. One thing that definitely has not changed in the Cell Phones' dynamic -- and I hope it never does -- is the still unmistakable and completely tantalizing voice of lead singer Lindsey Charles. Get You Alone expertly showcases Charles' raw talent as she seductively croons and then erupts into a wall of earth-shattering wails at any given moment. Charles' voice is just as prominent an instrument as Ryan Szeszycki's throbbing acoustic bass solos or Justin Purcell's rapid fire and purely maniacal drum beats, on album highlights "French Door" and "$!". Forgive me for drawing parallel's to Get You Alone to No Doubt's Return of Saturn. But, hear me out. ROS was No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani's "grown up" record, where she detailed her logging for adulthood things like marriage and a family throughout an album-worth of songs. While things are not as sugar-coated on Get You Alone the album's title track is indeed addressed to Charles' "future husband." That's probably where the comparisons end, as Charles vocals are a notch above Stefani's California squeak. There's an age old saying, "If it ain't broke don't fix it." The Cell Phones' Get You Alone not only subscribes to this theory, the band proves why it is true. There's nothing wrong with deviating from the norm, but there's also nothing wrong with doing 'you' well. So you do you, Cell Phones. _________________________________________________________________ THE CELL PHONES SUNDAY, JUNE 23 PRFBBQ at BORELLI'S $30 (donation for 2-day pass). __________________________________________________________________

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in “Varsity” video

Richard Giraldi — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:23:04 +0000

The Quick Fix

Audrey Leon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• If you haven't seen it yet, the Riot Fest lineup this year looks pretty solid. In addition to amazing acts like Bad Brains, Motorhead, Dismemberment Plan, Dinosaur Jr, (Blondie for some reason?), there's also great local acts including The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Maps and Atlases, White Mystery, Twin Peaks, and Empires.
• Brooklyn Vegan Chicago reports that a piece of Brooklyn is coming to Chicago, meaning that the Great GoogaMooga fest is likely to hit Lincoln Park in August.
• The Reader reminds us that summer means a truckload of street fests are just around the corner, literally.
• Kurt Vile played Lincoln Hall last week, and Gapers Block was there.
• Windy City Rock has Secret Colours' new video for "Blackhole" up for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Hospital Garden play ball

Audrey Leon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The Cell Phones – Get You Alone

Audrey Leon — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Quick Fix

Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000

The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• Extremely rad local imprint Notes and Bolts are offering something special for local experimental and noise enthusiasts. An ONO/Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan Split 7", which is limited to 100 copies with a 1.5" button and an poster included. You can pre-order this bad boy at Notesandbolts.net now until June 1.
• Lollapalooza revealed their daily schedule today, which includes some very tough choices including Nine Inch Nails or Lana Del Rey.
• Gapers Block reviews London indie folk outfit Daughter's recent stop at Lincoln Hall.
• Timeout Chicago lists the best summer fests in Chicago.

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[caption id="attachment_30526" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="White Mystery play The Hideout on Friday, May 10"][/caption] Hey, folks! It's time to shrug off that work week and get ready to rock. We're itching to talk about some great shows this weekend featuring White Mystery, Metz and more. Ch-ch-check it out.

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WHITE MYSTERY It's post-4/20, so that means White Mystery has dropped another record for us to bash around to. This year, it's Telepathic, a full-length that finds White Mystery in their usual wheelhouse - fuzzy guitar and drum party anthems. But this time around, White Mystery are trying some new things within that wheelhouse including have drummer Francis White take over on vocals, an acoustic ballad and some guitar riffs from Alex that are downright Sabbath-like or even grungy. Telepathic was recorded in San Francisco, so maybe the West Coast air did the band some good as they continue their plan of world domination. Also appearing are Austin's A Giant Dog and local hip-hop sensation Psalm One. (Richard Giraldi) 9:00 p.m. Friday, 5/10. The Hideout. 21+. $8-10.

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BIKE COPS If you dig jangly guitars and good-time vibe-age, then Bike Cops are local outfit you need to check out. They, like many of their local contemporaries and often gig-mates, go for the whole “less is more” garagey/surf rock approach. But they do interject some interesting mayhem into their songs, which works quite well. The band are currently recording the follow-up to their most recent, Piehl Sessions Vol. 1, but that release showcases that aforementioned mayhem quite well like on the rollicking and stumbling mid-section of “Whiskey Drinker." They manage to bend the familiar just so that it keeps the listener’s attention. And that in itself is a win. Also appearing are Energy Gown, Night Beats and Strychnine. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 5/11. Subterranean. 17+. $10.

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METZ It is easy to see why Toronto grunge rockers Metz have shared a stage with the likes of Death From Above 1979 and Mission of Burma. The trio turn up the bass nice and loud for maximum fuzz and employ an old-school punk approach: play fast, play loud and get the fuck out. Also appearing tonight are Indiana art punks TV GHOST. (Audrey Leon) 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 5/12. Lincoln Hall. 18+. $15.