Photos: Sufjan Stevens @ the Chicago Theatre (Chicago), 4/25/15
Sufjan Stevens' latest release, Carrie & Lowell, wrenches the heart. Named for his late mother, who suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,…
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Sufjan Stevens
Projecting a Spectacle: Candystations’ Deborah Johnson creates electrifying concert experiences
If you’ve been wowed by the projections at a Sufjan Stevens or St. Vincent show in the past few years,…
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Something witchy this way comes: Psychic Temple’s “Seventh House” video
Following his original Psychic Temple creation, composer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Schlarb has united another outrageous selection of talent for Psychic…
11 years ago
Melvins, Hella, Why?, Rob Crow share new tracks for Joyful Noise flexi-disc subscription
Joyful Noise Recordings is offering exclusive seven-inch recordings from a glut of great bands -- including Melvins, Hella, and Why?…
11 years ago
Pop Addict: My Brightest Diamond’s All Things Will Unwind
Every Thursday, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. My Brightest…
13 years ago
Son Lux: A Composer’s Mind, a Sampler’s Perspective, and an Unlikely 28-Day Challenge
During the 28 days of February, hip-hop-influenced composer Son Lux was tasked with writing, recording, and arranging an entirely new…
13 years ago
Behind the Counter: Le Disquaire (Saint-Brieuc, France)
Saint-Brieuc is located on the northwestern tip of France, near the English Channel. Its most notable musical export is perhaps…
13 years ago
John Vanderslice with The Magik*Magik Orchestra: A “Wild” Analog Opus
Singer/songwriter John Vanderslice teams with The Magik*Magik Orchestra for a honest, lush album of pop rock driven by cinematic orchestration,…
13 years ago
Pop Addict: Iron and Wine’s Kiss Each Other Clean
Every Thursday, Pop Addict presents infectious tunes from contemporary musicians across indie rock, pop, folk, electronica, and more. Iron and…
13 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…
13 years ago
100 Unheralded Albums from 2010
Among the thousands of under-appreciated or under-publicized albums that were released in 2010, hundreds became our favorites and were presented…
13 years ago
Guest Spots: Pop singer Liz Janes on her noisy, experimental past
Though her music might not immediately suggest it, adventuresome pop singer Liz Janes has a particular fondness for noise and drone music.…
13 years ago