Thad McKrakenIt’s been my contention for the last five years or so that loop pedals are the coolest musical invention of the modern era, almost cooler than say, wah pedals or even the vaunted digital delay effect. How cool are loop pedals? Well, they can...
Ryan PangilinanDoes anyone remember when every music writer in the indie rock scene kept using “angular” to describe every band? Thursday: angular. Portugal the Man: angular. Blink-182: angular. It was insane and totally devalued a pretty critical...
The relationship between ritualistic drumming and consciousness alteration is an age old tradition stemming largely from the overlooked shamanic cultures of antiquity. It should go without saying that viewing the supposed “triumph” of...
Vee Hua 華婷婷K Record’s annual Helsing Junction Sleepover takes place at the 30 acre Helsing Junction organic farm, a beautiful natural venue. Opportunities for camping, picnicking, swimming, underground films, and wild rock ‘n roll combine for a...
Kvitnu is a high blood pressure music label, started in 2006, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Many of the musical compositions on this mixtape are influenced by science, mathematics, machinery, and concepts.
Karla HernandezThe Friedberger brother and sister duo that make-up the band The Fiery Furnaces has always kept listeners on their toes. From songs that change tempos and themes which change with the blink of an eye, Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger’s...
I really wanted to dislike this record, but I can’t. Simply put: there’s something about pop-punk that appeals to me in a very basic way, and while you can argue that Truth In Transit is much more than a pop-punk band, the simple fact is...
Somewhat silly name aside, Chicagoans, I Believe in Hotpants, have assembled a serious party rocker for their debut EP, The Teenage Pregnancy Party. Catchy, hook-laden tunes are all over this six-track record. Listening to songs like “No...