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Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesJoin CHIRP for a Loveless Listening Party on Sunday the 20th
This Sunday is a Classic Album Sunday, and man have they got a doozy lined up for us. Thanks to the Internet, there’s been plenty written and discussed over the years about Loveless, My Bloody Valentine’s 1991 magnum opus. It’s still not enough. On the surface it’s a blast furnace of sound that demands listening at the highest possible volume levels. The layers of expression and meaning contained in the sonic assault are numerous and all-enveloping. While this album is renowned for starting and perhaps ending the Shoegaze movement (click here for a playlist of other artists and bands that formed under its influence), it transcends Shoegaze, it transcends Rock...it is simply one of the greatest albums ever made.
On Sunday evening, as part of Classic Album Sundays' network of listening parties being held around the world, the album will be listened to and discussed at Saturday Audio Exchange, 1021 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here.
SKaiser writesThen & Now: North Wells Street Bridge
The North Wells Street bridge, existing with the elevated rail on a second deck since 1896, is shown below in 1929. Today it connects the Near North Side neighborhood with the Loop.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRADIO (Week of November 14)
Upcoming Events
- Sunday, Nov. 20 : Classic Album Sundays presents a listening party of My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless at Saturday Audio Exchange
- Sunday, Nov. 20 : CHIRP Radio welcomes Lloyd Cole to the Old Town School of Folk Music
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- Candice Triche experiences SoFar Sounds
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candylocs writesThe Sounds of Sofar Sounds
By Candice Triche
Two friends check out a band back in 2009 to only hear the noise of the crowd. As true fans of music, they decided to create a different experience for true fans of live music. Starting in their own living room, Sofar Sounds was born. Reaching various parts of the world, the intimate settings have become a great way to hear up and coming artists of all genres. Sofar can feel like a private club in a way. After you choose what area and night you’d like to see a show, you get your email 24hrs before, with only the address and time to be there.
Lofts, art spaces, rooftops and living rooms make for a good night of new faces and even better acoustics. Halloween night was filled with slow low vocals, and a hype ending. As soon as Amara was introduced, self described as ‘horror pop”, it felt like she was curated just for the night. Her angelic voice led with beat machines and guitar took us into the night of erie ambiance, that kept all heads nodding. Her rendition of Come Little Children from the classic Halloween tale, “Hocus Pocus”, was an awesome treat.
The Predictions followed, with their fluid like harmonies and guitar play that kept the crowd calm and relaxed. Described as Flower Child, Skeleton Rock, the tunes definitely had a '60s feel. Closing out the show, Elton Aura with full band, took the crowd to an energizing level. Lyrics, vocals, drums, and trumpet, you felt like you were at a full-fledged concert.
Technically, there are no openers and closers of a Sofar night. All who perform hold their own in a unique way, and the energy and openness of all who attend is something that you can't truly explain without checking out for yourself. It is, all in all, about the music. Sofar sogood.
(Click here for a list of upcoming shows and to find out how you can get involved.)
Greg Kantowicz writesNovember @ CHIRP Radio
