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“Purging” – 12/13/11
New 7 inch vinyl out now!
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New EP Spring 2012
The Henrys have grown in numbers, adding guitar player Scott Maidens to the lineup. New EP this spring!
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“Raised By Wolves” b/w “O’ Ye Drowning Children” – 8/23/11
7 inch vinyl out now! Ask for it in your local record store.
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“Sky of Dresses” – 8/2/11
Check out the critically acclaimed “Sky of Dresses” – in stores now!
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“Dear Ulysses” – Feb. 2012
Download the new single “Charlie”, available online now!
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“Rock and Roll Monsters” – Feb. 2012
Rock out with Rambos this February with their debut LP “Rock and Roll Monsters”!
Featured Releases
Playlists
Kirk’s new playlist: I-90
When the holidays come around, there is always at least one trip between Chicago and Minneapolis. This year, Kirk made the trek home to see his family, so he put together this playlist for the ride on I-90.
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Nick’s new playlist: Best of 2011
Nick put together some of his 2011 favorites in this radical playlist. Features Kurt Vile, Ami Saraiya and the Outcome, Future Islands, Chaperone, Hanni El Khatib and more.
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Ian’s new playlist: Blast This on a Boombox
Stuff Ian’s been listening to lately. Featuring Telekinesis, Jon Drake & The Shakes, Blitzen Trapper, Those Darlins and more.
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Abby likes lots of songs
Abby’s first playlist! Features Man Man, Musikanto, The Smiths, Coco Rosie and more.
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This week in Chicago shows
This week, we’re stoked for Jeff Mangum at the Athenaeum, the Stolen Silver residency at Schuba’s and a double-header at the Burlington next weekend.
Rambos will release Rock and Roll Monsters March 6
It’s finally here. The debut album from Rambos is coming March 6. Click here for the track list.
New (to us) music: Archie Powell and the Exports
Got a tip from Brandon Stein (of the MPLS Henrys) back when he was galavanting around the CMJ Marathon in October. His text read something along the lines of: “Dude, this band Archie Powell and the Exports is f#!%ing awesome.” I new I had heard the name around Chicago, so I decided to check them [...]
Very excited: Dr. Dog @ The Vic
Dr. Dog is releasing a new album called BE THE VOID (ANTI-) on February 7 and they’re taking to the road in celebration. We’ll be checking them out when they play the Vic in Chicago on February 18th. Click here for the video for “That Old Black Hole,” the lead single from the album.
This week in Chicago shows
We go to a lot of shows, so we thought we’d start sharing which ones we’re planning on hitting up this week.
New(ish) Chicago venue: Pancho’s in Logan Square
As Logan Square continues its rise, Pancho’s has officially joined the party. Pancho’s has been hosting music for a while now, but Brian Peterson of mP Shows and Tamiz Haiderali (formerly of Treat restaurant in Humboldt Park) have recently bought the place, which brings a new and exciting venue/bar/restaurant to the neighborhood. We’re very excited [...]
Check out our new friends: Stic-of-the-Week
Like clothes? Music? Chicago stuff? Then you should probably check out Stic-of-the-Week. Chelsea Cankar is a mover and a shaker, and she puts on rad parties too.
Non-music: Wes Anderson’s new flick
I am generally a fan of Wes Anderson’s work, which is why I was excited to see a new trailer pop up on the interwebs.
New (to us) music: Nick Miller and the Neighbors
We can’t say enough about Nick Miller and the Neighbors. They are an amazing band and even nicer people. Chicago Mixtape first introduced us to Nick and his neighbors a few months back, and we ended up meeting these guys (and gal) at Subterranean last night.
Center Stage Session featuring Musikanto
The folks over at Stetson were kind enough to host Musikanto as part of their Center Stage series. He performed “Take What You Need” and “Every Which Way,” wardrobe courtesy of Stetson. Click to see the videos.
Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Fest
The folks over at Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival have done it again. This year’s festival features Drive-by Truckers, Dawes, Joe Pug, Bailiff, The Shams Band, Go Long Mule, and Jon Drake & The Shakes, just to name a few.
Musikanto among favorites of 2011
Musikanto graced the Illinois Entertainer’s list of their favorite local bands of 2011, along with Will Phalen, who happened to produce Musikanto’s latest effort, Sky of Dresses. Congrats dudes!
Jon Drake & The Shakes are going to back to Cincinnati 1/13, free show at MOTR Pub
The Shakes are heading back to Cincinnati, where they’ll join Young Heirlooms for a free show at MOTR Pub. The show is on Friday, January 13, 2012.
Jon Drake & The Shakes to play Empty Bottle 1/10, RSVP for free entry
Jon Drake & The Shakes join Creepy Band, Johnathan Young and Riley Walker for a FREE evening of music, if you RSVP. To RSVP, simply email rsvp@emptybottle.com with ‘Jon Drake 1/10′ in the subject line.
Jon Drake & The Shakes are heading to DeKalb with Chaperone
The Shakes are heading to DeKalb with Chaperone!
Grape Juice all over!