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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Weekly Music News Roundup

Holy collaboration -- Mike Patton and Justin Broadrick are contributing to a score by Fog's Andrew Broder and Adam "Doseone"…