Guest Post: Seven Albums That Came Out in 2011 That Mike Listened To and Enjoyed the Most

[ Every year, my friend Mike, of Land of Absurdity, contributes his list of favorite albums.  It almost makes up for the fact that I never bother to put these sorts of lists together anymore. Such is life. -S ]

Another year, another list. See I like lists, and I can make them much . . . → Read More: Guest Post: Seven Albums That Came Out in 2011 That Mike Listened To and Enjoyed the Most

Wow, That’s A Good Song: Lady Gaga Fugue

When I was a lot younger I took piano lessons. I took a lot of piano lessons. And the stuff I liked best, and played best, was all Baroque.

I’ve looked back on my days romping through The Well-Tempered Clavier with fondness and nostalgia, I’ve longed for piano access so I could revisit scales . . . → Read More: Wow, That’s A Good Song: Lady Gaga Fugue

This Week in Great Music: 2/28 – 3/6

There are lots of great shows going on this week, and I probably won’t make it to any of them! Awesome.

Monday, February 28 Robbie Fulks, Nora O’Connor; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters; United Center. 8 pm, sold out The Low Anthem, Bobby, Daniel Lefkowitz; Lincoln Hall. 8 pm, . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 2/28 – 3/6

August in Review

Despite August being Lollapalooza madness, not many Lolla artists made it onto my most-listened mix for the month. August’s mix brings you eleven songs, featuring everything from the glam pop of Lady Gaga to the old timey bluegrass of Carolina Chocolate Drops. . . . → Read More: August in Review

Concert Review: Lollapalooza Day 1

For being a person who hates a) large crowds, b) large drunk crowds, c) heat, d) the outdoors, and e) being outdoors in the oppressive summer heat with large crowds of drunk people, a big festival like Lollapalooza has all of the makings of a nightmare. . . . → Read More: Concert Review: Lollapalooza Day 1

Scheduling for Lollapalooza is so hard.

I am having a love/hate relationship with this year’s Lollapalooza schedule. It’s not like last year, where I was able to fill every inch of my day with bands. But maybe that’s a good thing — more time for aimlessly wandering from stage to stage, more opportunities to discover something new. Here’s where you’re most likely to find me this year: . . . → Read More: Scheduling for Lollapalooza is so hard.