Communion: Anything For You, Leaves Everything On Me
Communion‘s debut video for their latest cassette tape Anything 4 U is anything but saintly. It’s sinister and seductive. At best, the almost two minute video for the song “Head Held […]
Let The Funk Be With You: Songhoy Blues’ Story Unfolds Through Soul
Minutes before Songhoy Blues made their way center stage to appear before an eager, excited crowd, I saw them huddled together behind a pair of windows placed above Martyrs’ kitchen doors. From […]
When There’s A Will, There’s A Wussy
It’s 2 p.m. on a chilly Friday afternoon in Chicago. The sky is gray and in the middle of making a crucial weather decision for its fussy weekenders. There’s a […]
Comfortably Rich Jones
A couple of weeks ago, Chicago emcee Rich Jones dropped by The Dojo, an arguably secretive DIY spot in Pilsen. The January chill had slowly set in on that Saturday […]
Florida-based Duo Shows Off Their True “Colours”
The opening scene of Colours’ new video for “Monster,” the single from their debut album Ivory, introduces Victory Records’ hardcore alt-rock fans to a new realm of angst, betrayal and […]
Mr. Carmack’s Comfort Zone
My best friend and I have a habit of sending each other links to new songs, artists and articles. Inspirational quotes, celeb gossip and mixtape leaks breathe in between our […]
Kerosene Stars Stay Lit in New EP “Burn the Evidence”
Even a bitter cold Chicago can’t refuse the soft, tight and warm embrace of the Kerosene Stars’ latest EP Burn the Evidence. Collectively, the four-track list breathes a consistent, silky-smooth […]