James Plotkin

Interview: Ambient-rock super-group Jodis on embracing life

With its second album of dense and melodic noise-scapes, Jodis — the long-distance collaboration between Isis’s Aaron Turner and Khanate’s…

Album Premiere: Jodis’s Black Curtain

Take an early listen to the new album from Jodis -- an ambient-rock super-group with members of Isis, Khanate, and…

Return of an ambient-rock super-group: Jodis reunites members of Isis, Khanate, Blind Idiot God

Three years ago, Aaron Turner of Isis and James Plotkin and Tim Wyskida of Khanate formed a haunting, melodic, ambient…

Neon Marshmallow Music Festival June 10-12 @ Empty Bottle

Now in its second year, The Neon Marshmallow Music Festival will take place June 10-12 at the Empty Bottle in Chicago.…

Morrow vs. Hajduch: Mark McGuire’s Living with Yourself

Scott Morrow is ALARM’s music editor. Patrick Hajduch is a very important lawyer. Each week they debate the merits of…