Many would claim that Chicago is one of the most important birthplaces of alternative rock, with bands such as the Smashing Pumpkins, Smog, and
On a rainy Saturday afternoon when Melvern Taylor was in seventh grade, he made his musical aspirations clear to his entire family. With his
Halloween: the only “holiday” where religious controversy and political beliefs don’t get in the way of daily plans. Kids dress up in innocent costumes
Nick Wright is Dogme 95, a historically informed solo project based out of Chicago. Instead of taking on the norm with mediocre acoustic melodies
As he grew up on a barren Iowa horse farm along the banks of the Mississippi River, William Elliott Whitmore developed a respect for
Though Petticoat, Petticoat are originally from one of the few largely populated cities in Kentucky (Lexington), the band somehow manages to create the dramatic
The Frauds are four friends based out of Baltimore with a passion for clear cut, guitar-driven, rock n’ roll. Containing traditional influences such as
As time goes by, I find that it becomes harder and harder to find quality storytellers in music. Barton Carroll is one of the
The stereotype for bands named after countries or continents has gained common ground in the past few decades. From David Sylvian’s Japan to Europe’s
I won’t get into the infamous Pitchfork server leak (fun), as you’ve most likely read about ten editorials by now on the topic. Anyways,