Minus the Bear

Bizarre and bizarrerer: Tera Melos’s “Weird Circles” video

Tera Melos scores an extended peak into the collective subconscious with the new video for "Weird Circles."

The best of Riot Fest Chicago 2012 (in photos)

On the final weekend of the summer, Chicago's Humboldt Park hosted the city's eighth annual Riot Fest, and ALARM contributor…

Review: Minus the Bear’s Infinity Overhead

The latest from synthy indie-rock quintet Minus the Bear is a step back towards its roots, with moments of quirkiness…

Chicago’s Riot Fest and Carnival announces second wave of performers

Chicago's Riot Fest and Carnival has announced a second wave of confirmed performers for its 2012 festival, including Andrew WK,…

Helms Alee: Unapologetic, Unwieldy Post-Rock

Led by guitarist/vocalist Ben Verellen, Seattle-based post-punk band Helms Alee makes melodic heaviness that evokes grunge and post-metal -- but…

Concert Photos: Minus the Bear & Tim Kasher @ the Vic

Veteran prog-pop band Minus the Bear played a show at Chicago's Vic theater recently with Cursive frontman Tim Kasher as…

The Thermals’ favorite current records

The Thermals: "I Don't Believe You" (Personal Life, KRS, 9/7/10) The Thermals - I Don't Believe You We asked The Thermals,…

The Sword: Infectious Riffs Direct Hefty Southern Rock ‘n’ Roll

Following the intense yet melodic works of its first two albums, Age of Winters in 2006 and Gods of the…

The Art of Screaming!: Total Training for Vocalists on the Edge

Renowned singing teacher Susan M. Carr's technique for The Art of Screaming! was first developed in 1978 and has since…

What We’re Doing This Weekend

Our plans this weekend include local shows with the massive stoner metal of The Sword, the experimental jazz of the…

What We’re Doing This Weekend

CMJ in New York, Voodoo Experience in New Orleans, four great nights at Chicago's Hideout, -- this weekend is packed.…