Amplified Chicago Live - Monroe
March Show Recs
February Show Recs
“Common Rituals” EP Review
“The four tracks are body thrashing punk songs whose recordings sound just as electrifying as they do when played live.”
“For Who The Bell Tolls For” Album Review
“Jonathan Rado’s latest album, “For Who the Bell Tolls For,” is an intimate and poetic collection of songs composed of playful instrumentals reminiscent of 60s and 70s rock.”
Local Music Recap
A look at standout singles and a couple EPs from local artists that are ending the year with a bang.
“Arellano” Album Review
“La Rosa Noir is a Chicago based group whose music fuses together the vigorous sound of surf rock with the nostalgic sound of the 90s.”
Flyte Album Review
“Flyte’s newly released self-titled album offers a somber yet comforting collection of songs perfect for curling up in front of a fire and enjoying a cup of tea.”
In Review: Slow Pulp at Thalia Hall
“The atmosphere of Thalia Hall was similar to that of the last day of school before summer break.”
TV Party “Psychic Driving” Album Review
“Psychic Driving is the kind of album that would have pioneers of the punk music movement proud of today’s generation.”
Girl Ray “Prestige” Album Review
“Since disco-inspired music is a party that’s too damn fun to ignore, London based trio Girl Ray released their third album, Prestige, to play their part in paying homage to disco’s legacy. “
An Evening with Courtney Barnett
“For about 90 minutes, I sat with my legs pulled up to me, watching Courtney Barnett play a solo set from about a foot in front of her, on the floor. “
In Review: Tom Odell At The Vic
“One of the most impressive tools in Odell’s arsenal is his emotional storytelling, which is certainly a large part of what has led so many people to connect with his music.”
Amplified Chicago Live - The Trenchies
The Trenchies perform music from their debut album Addie’s Got A Famous Dad.
Liza Anne “Internet Depression” EP Review
“Internet Depression” takes you on a short, but powerful ride through a wide range of cheerful, nostalgic, and sometimes somber emotions.”
“Addie’s Got A Famous Dad” Album Preview
“I have found that a common struggle of indie bands is that they can get caught up in a single sound on an album where everything ends up sounding the same. This album did a great job of not falling into that trap.”
In Review: Mustard Service at Subterranean
“Mustard Service started their song, “The Dominoes” by yelling “ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR,” preparing the audience for another amped up song. The guitar was so prominent in this performance that it could have punched a hole through the ceiling and the crowd could have jumped through the floor.”
Babe Rainbow “Mushroom” EP Review
“The cover art spells out Babe in psilocybin mushrooms, as if to brush aside any unnecessary subtext and put it simply: this is magic mushroom music.”
In Review: Vacations & Last Dinosaurs at House of Blues
“I knew it was going to be a full house when I saw the general admission line wrap around the block, spanning the Dearborn bridge across the Chicago River.”
Deeper “Careful!” Album Review
“Released early this September, each track takes on the familiar styles of Deeper’s previous releases, but with greater experimentation in synth and song structure.”