Welcome to Ashley’s new EP Absent Man has quickly stirred a buzz with press and music fans alike. Their influences are well rooted in their music. If the Clash & the Smiths had a baby it would probably sound like WTA. Lead Singer Coley Kennedy’s haunting voice and depressing lyrics are somewhat masked with his solid band. If [...]
Wed, Apr 8, 2009
http://www.myspace.com/takkatakka http://www.takkatakkamusic.com/ Well, where do I begin…? I look back on the weekend and laugh after road tripping down to ISU because I’m worn out and sleep deprived from the insane partying. Geez I need to get my priorities straight…j/k! I wandered over to the Ohtis SXSW Homecoming show w/ Takka Takka, Tune-yards and Sister Suvi thursday night [...]
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
http://www.myspace.com/billyzygote I received this CD free at a show but it’s definitely not one of those “free cds” that you usually get because, IT DOESN’T SUCK! Unsigned phenom Billy Zygote resides in Bloomington, IL and has been equated to pop rock candy. I couldn’t get away from this analogy because they essentially are this. They make me [...]
Wed, Dec 24, 2008
www.myspace.com/companyofthieves http://www.companyofthieves.net/ As an early Christmas present I figured I would give you the best gift of all- the gift of music. Genevieve Schatz (vocals), Marc Walloch (guitars), and Mike Ortiz (drums) are COMPANY OF THIEVES. Natives of Chicago, Company of Thieves already have a large following in the Windy City and the rest of the midwest…not to mention their [...]
Tue, Dec 16, 2008
Cody Diekhoff aka The Chicago Farmer is a “folk-singer.” But, just saying that would be a huge disservice! He combines the grassroots of folk, the swooning of blues and seals the deal with honesty + harmony. A clear Dylan fan lyrically and one hell of a musician. Cody is originally from Central IL hence his second [...]
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
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