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Kelsey Dietrich writesIn Concert: The Fratellis at Metro (11/6/13)
by Kelsey Dietrich
It is my great pleasure to review The Fratellis’ show at Metro in Chicago on November 6th, 2013. I am especially excited to do this because it is something I have often lamented that I would never get to do. I have listed The Fratellis in my top favorite bands since I bought Costello Music back in 2008. In fact, I became obsessed with the band just after their last stop in Chicago that year. Shortly after, they broke up. Every time I listened to their upbeat music I felt melancholy because I would never get to see them live, because such a quality band was no more. “What a waste!” I would cry.
Alex D writesIn Concert: Widowspeak and Pure Bathing Culture at Schubas (10/31/13)
If one had simply attended any other stop on Widowspeak and Pure Bathing Culture’s national tour throughout the last month, he or she might have experienced something similar to what he or she expected: dancing, general entertainment, and good music by talented musicians who have been categorized in one’s mind as “two bands I like”.
Alli Klein: Family of Noise writesMy Riot Fest 2013 Weekend
By Alli Klein, CHIRP DJ
Once again swaddled in the serene greenery of Humboldt Park, Riot Fest 2013 happened this past weekend. Part of the problem with covering an entire festival where many of your favorite artists are playing is that you have to make some difficult choices. This happened to me quite a bit this year, moreso than last year. There were a few repeats on the list from last year, such as GWAR and Andrew WK, which are both definitely spectacles to see at least once. And my ‘once’ was last year, so this year I was able to focus my attention on some acts I’ve never seen before, and let me tell you, there was a lot of can't miss artists this year. You can view my photos from last year's Riot Fest, which includes Andrew WK and GWAR here.
Friday, I attended the fest with my fiancé and his brother, and after getting our bearings and navigating the 5 (not 4 like last year) stages, I was happy to see many local bands on the bill this year. What better way to start my weekend than with the Smoking Popes. The Popes formed in 1991 in the far north suburbs of Chicago by the Caterer brothers: Matt, Eli, and Josh. They broke up around ’99, but reformed in 2005 and since 2008 have had Neil Hennessey, of the Lawrence Arms, playing drums. This was my first time seeing The Smoking Popes, and I was thoroughly impressed. They closed with “I Know You Love Me,” which seemed so fitting to be singing to this particular crowd.
Kilo Wattson writesMusic in Pictures: Hopscotch Music Festival
The fourth annual Hopscotch Music Festival took place September 5 - 7, 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. It featured 175 bands in 15 venues within a 10 block radius in Raleigh's revitalized downtown area. Hopscotch Director Greg Lowenhagen came up with the idea for the festival after moving back to the Triangle area from Austin and Chicago: "When I returned from being away, I realized the Triangle, with its strong music heritage and abundance of local talent, seemed ready for a different, more nationally recognizable festival to call its own." CHIRP's Micha Ward, a native North Carolinian, was there to document the festival in photos. Click for the full line-up.
The Breeders
Blake Burkhart writesMusic in Pictures: The 2013 North Coast Music Festival
The North Coast Music Festival completed its 3rd edition at Union Park last week. "Summer's Last Stand" has cemented its place as one of the most anticipated annual festvials in Chicago, and this year's lineup of electronic acts did not dissappoint. Blake Burkhart was at the festival and has these pictures to share...
Purity Ring