10 New Bands to See at Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza by Jeff Garmon

Chicago – Lollapalooza is finally upon us! You’ve been counting down the days to see your favorite bands, but what about all those new bands? Have no fear, we’re here to help. We’ve comprised a list of ten new bands to see over the weekend to help you celebrate Lolla’s tenth anniversary in Chicago’s Grant

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Magic Man Casts A Spell On Chicago

Magic Man

Chicago – The Boston-based Magic Man had already begun to play “Waves” when lead singer Alex Caplow came energetically skipping out on stage. His enthusiasm held strong all night, leaping feverishly around, tossing himself into the audience, and whipping his microphone cord like a lasso. His fiery showmanship and Magic Man’s fun indie-pop made for one

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Tiny Ruins at Mississippi Studios

Tiny Ruins

Portland – Hollie Fullbrook’s calm, pensive singing might lead one to believe that she’s already been defeated by the world.  Maybe it’s because of that distant gaze, or her modest attire. Maybe it’s the way she gently sways on stage, or the way she glances down occasionally to reflect in the warm lamplight. She’s got

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7 New Bands At Pitchfork – Day Three

Grimes at Pitchfork

Chicago – The final day of a weekend festival is always bittersweet. Even though you are exhausted, you dance and sing as if there’s no tomorrow, fighting off the inevitable: the wave of melancholy that will wash over you when you exit the festival grounds with the masses, calmed only by thoughts of doing it

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5 New Bands at Pitchfork – Day Two

Pitchfork Festival

Chicago – Saturday, Saturday, Saturday! Are you singing a little Elton? I was during day two of Pitchfork Festival. Right from the start, I was feeling it, thanks to one of my favorite local bands- but there were plenty of other new artists who kept Saturday rocking well into the evening. Chicago boys Twin Peaks

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