“I’ll Take You There” – Celebrating 75 Years Of Mavis Staples @ The Auditorium Theatre, 11/19
Gearing up backstage for what she endearingly referred to as her "Sweet 16" on Wednesday evening, Mavis Staples told a local…
10 years ago
Arcade Fire
Photos: Arcade Fire @ the United Center (Chicago), 08/26/14
Arcade Fire casted their reflection on Chicago's United Center Tuesday evening.
10 years ago
Review: David Byrne & St. Vincent’s Love This Giant
David Byrne has one of the most recognizable voices in music, and his collaboration with St. Vincent -- a woman…
12 years ago
This Week’s Best Single: Colin Stetson’s Those Who Didn’t Run
Colin Stetson: Those Who Didn't Run (Constellation, 10/4/11) Colin Stetson: "Those Who Didn't Run" (excerpt) Saxophonist Colin Stetson's distinctive reed work…
13 years ago
Morrow vs. Hajduch: Jim Guthrie’s Sword & Sworcery LP: The Ballad of the Space Babies
Scott Morrow is ALARM’s music editor. Patrick Hajduch is a very important lawyer. Each week they debate the merits of…
13 years ago
Q&A: Esmerine
Esmerine: La Lechuza (Constellation, 6/7/11) Esmerine: "A Dog River" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Esmerine_A_Dog_River.mp3|titles=Esmerine: "A Dog River"] Cello/percussion twosome Becky Foon and Bruce Cawdron, of…
13 years ago
Behind the Counter: Zulu Records (Vancouver, BC)
With an army-green facade out front and wood-paneled walls and retro furniture inside, Zulu Records is an established musical stronghold…
14 years ago
Contest: Win tickets to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Packed with some of the biggest names in music, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, presented by Shell, takes…
14 years ago
World in Stereo: The Sway Machinery’s The House of Friendly Ghosts, Volume 1
World in Stereo examines classic and modern world music while striving for a greater appreciation of other cultures. The Sway…
14 years ago
Q&A: Colin Stetson
Colin Stetson: New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges (Constellation, 2/22/11) Colin Stetson: "Judges" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/02-Judges.mp3|titles=Colin Stetson: "Judges"] Powerful, otherworldly, and beautiful,…
14 years ago
Serbia’s EXIT 2011 Festival
Serbia's EXIT music festival (7/7–7/10) just announced a partial lineup for 2011. Arena-rocker Arcade Fire is slated to play the…
14 years ago
Behind the Counter: Kingbee Records (Manchester, UK)
Kingbee Records in Manchester, England has been around since 1987 and is now one of the last remaining independent record…
14 years ago