There have been several deaths this year ranging from more obscure musicians to those who received prominent critical acclaim and some populace recognition for their work. I was really struck by the death of Grant McLennan of Go-Betweens fame as I have about five Go-Betweens albums and listen to Bright Yellow Bright Orange and 16 [...]
Directory of Links: Click on the highlighted name of the band to go directly to their post with pictures and a set review or just scroll down. Note: this music festival spans two pages. DAY ONE: The Silver Jews The Walkmen The Futureheads Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Art Brut Destroyer The Chicago Underground Duo [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois I was starting to worry about not ever getting to this point because it signifies the end for me after four days of rabid photo editing and blogging and it was also the best reason to attend Pitchfork this year. I’ve been a fan of Os Mutantes [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois I was impressed with Austin’s Spoon’s performance at Pitchfork. When I had seen them once previously, they had played a smaller street festival in Chicago (this would be after their release Girls Can Tell) and, although I really liked the songs that had played that night off [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois Yo La Tengo is one of the many bands I have spent the last few years growing up a bit with. I started getting into them in high school and my love for them continued into my college years and beyond. With a history and output of [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois This was my first time seeing Devendra Banhart and I’m thinking that it would be a good idea to see him next time in a smaller club or at least indoors. I’d heard his performance at Logan Square Auditorium was fantastic so I was excited about checking [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois I’m a big fan of Mission of Burma, particularily Vs. and Signals, Calls and Marches. I do think their last two albums, On Off On and The Obliterati are strong releases but I guess I have had more time to love the earlier songs. One thing to [...]
Using sampling and rhythm, these hip hop artists seemed more traditional in terms of style and delivery but I enjoyed the political lyrics. I wish I had more to write about them but as I was overheating in the ninety degree heat, I took most of their set to sit in the faraway shade and [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois This was the second time seeing The Liars and my first time seeing them in an outdoor venue. Seeing them is an experience to remember, much like seeing The Boredoms. The focus is on Angus Andrew’s echoing wails surrounded by the drumming of Aaron and Julian. Angus [...]
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two 7/30/6 Chicago, Illinois Brazil’s CSS or Cansei de Ser Sexy was a vision. Filled with electropop goodies, the six piece was fronted by LoveFoxx who crowdsurfed and filled the stage and surrounding area with expressiveness. It was music you could easily dance to at times with a garage rock type [...]