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…
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Chicago Odense Ensemble’s special offer for ALARM readers
Chicago Odense Ensemble: "Soup" (Adluna) Chicago Odense Ensemble "Soup" Chicago Odense Ensemble is the latest foray of Rob Mazurek (Exploding…
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Morrow vs. Hajduch: Chicago Odense Ensemble
Scott Morrow is ALARM’s music editor. Patrick Hajduch is a very important lawyer. Each week they debate the merits of…
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The Metal Examiner: Circle of Animals’ Destroy the Light
Every Friday, The Metal Examiner delves metal's endless depths to present the genre's most important and exciting albums. Circle of…
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Scott Amendola Trio’s self-released debut due Oct. 18
Jazz drummer Scott Amendola has a new trio, rounded out by Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker and bass troubadour John Shifflett.…
14 years ago
Pre-order the cross-continental, improvised jazz of the Chicago Odense Ensemble
In the winter of 2008, Danish musicians Jonas Munk and Jakob Skøtt hunkered down in a Chicago studio with locals…
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Tortoise: Synergy Amid Writer’s Block
For nearly 20 years, the members of Tortoise have exhibited a synergistic effect on each other, enriching their assorted personal…
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Nathan Bell: Post-Punk Banjo
It’s a pretty safe bet that whoever coined the phrase “post-punk” didn't envision Nathan Bell's music. Likewise, it’s unlikely that…
15 years ago
50 Unheralded Albums from 2009
ALARM leaves no genre unloved in our round-up of 50 albums that didn't receive enough attention in 2009.
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Tortoise Plays UIC Pavilion with Wilco 10/18-10/19
The first show is already sold out. Get your ticket today, and while you're at it, check out their new…
15 years ago
Pitchfork Festival 2009, Notes from the Park
In our download-obsessed culture, music has increasingly become a private experience for many people, and it is exciting to be…
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Weekly Music News Roundup
Holy collaboration -- Mike Patton and Justin Broadrick are contributing to a score by Fog's Andrew Broder and Adam "Doseone"…
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