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Song Of The Day: Wilderado – Surefire

Posted on November 4, 2019 by halley in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

Days are getting shorter, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and the urge to chill out (literally here in Chicago) and hibernate is among us. In the spirit of everything laid back, feel-good, cuddle up and tune in, we have the gift of Wilderado‘s new single, “Surefire”. The quartet, from Tulsa, OK, has been producing highly acclaimed records since 2016, wowing critics and fans alike, most recently with 2018’s Favors EP. A few months ago, Wilderado was back in action with “Surefire” … →

Song Of The Day: The Killers – Prize Fighter

Posted on September 28, 2019 by halley in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

  You know what’s great? “Discovering” a new band. You know, that feeling when you stumble on a small, little-known group, memorize their music, and you have the sense you have something unique and pure and untouched? Don’t worry – I’m not delusional enough to think I have that special somethin’ with The Killers. BUT … You know what is, if not great, still pretty darned good? Finding a song from a well-known band that maybe not SO many people … →

Album Review: Soccer Mommy – Clean (2018, Fat Possum)

Posted on February 28, 2019 by halley in Albums | Leave a comment

“I choose to blame it all on you/’Cause I don’t like the truth.” Oh.girl. Say no more. While Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, confirms her genius in these words alone she does say more – much more – and much more that is great in her latest album Clean. Clean will calm, empower, befuddle, and enlighten you. It is somewhere between a journal, a manifesto, and an unexpectedly delightful “thinking about you” card in the mail from a long-lost friend. … →

Concert Review: Paul Kornmuller, February 21, Theory Bar

Posted on February 22, 2019 by halley in Concerts | Leave a comment

I kind of forgot people go out on Thursdays (or Mondays or Tuesdays or Wednesdays or Sundays… or even some Saturdays) but this week’s live music performance at Chicago’s Theory bar by Paul Kornmuller was a welcome reminder. Paul took the stage at 6:30 and had the bar rocking well past 9:30 (when I left… honestly he may have rocked it well past midnight but yours truly was snooooozing by then). Mr. Kornmuller and his star singer covered a huge … →