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Female-Fronted Acts Stand Out at Riot Fest 2017

The only thing pervading the atmosphere of Riot Fest Chicago more strongly than the searing 85-degree heat was an aggressively…

Last Shop Standing: Documentary declared official film of Record Store Day 2013

The documentary Last Shop Standing has been declared the official film of Record Store Day 2013, that wonderful April holiday…

Pop Addict: La Sera’s Sees the Light

Every other week, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. La…

Pop Addict: Cults

On Thursdays, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. Cults: s/t…

Pop Addict: Tennis’ Cape Dory

Tennis: Cape Dory (Fat Possum, 1/18/11) Tennis: "Long Boat Pass" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Tennis-Long-Boat-Pass.mp3|titles=Tennis: "Long Boat Pass"] Fiction is at the heart of…

The Groove Seeker: The Go! Team’s Rolling Blackouts

On a weekly basis, The Groove Seeker goes in search of killer grooves across rock, funk, hip hop, soul, electronic…

Behind the Counter: Jackpot Records (Portland, OR)

Each Tuesday, Behind the Counter speaks to an independent record store to ask about its recent favorites, best sellers, and…