Garage poppers Tyler Jon Tyler prove even minimalist rock has enough power to knock your socks off. The Chicago trio utilize short, jangly pop-rock tracks to get in and get out before the listener knows what hit them.

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Spring has sprung. Not officially for another week, but it sure feels that way. Snow is gone, and heavy coats are no longer outdoor necessities. Yay!

Don’t have plans yet? Plenty of great shows this weekend including Pelican at the Beat Kitchen, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at Bottom Lounge, the Hideout’s SXSW send off and more!

But first, a reminder that Loud Loop Radio will be back on the air tomorrow, Saturday, March 12, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Radio DePaul.

Lets get to it, shall we?

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Three wholesome reasons to get to the Empty Bottle tonight:

1. You are an ardent supporter of Chicago’s underground music scene and tonight’s show is Chicagoland from top to bottom. Or maybe you aren’t, but you love what’s happening in today’s garage scene and tonight’s show is garage heaven from top to bottom.  Maybe you don’t want me speaking for you but want to get out of your cold apartment.  Any way you slice it you should head to the Bottle tonight.
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