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.”
Maude Latour “Twin Flame” EP Review
“Each song off of Twin Flame feels like a natural addition to the previous one; almost like a puzzle coming together piece by piece until the story is complete.”
In Review: Of Montreal At Lincoln Hall
“The show began with a couple of characters dressed in skeleton suits and red masks who invited the audience to a journey with the band whilst synchronized dancing and prancing amongst the stage.”
Binki “Antennae” Review
“Binki’s most recent EP, “Antennae,” totals 6 songs, bringing to listeners 14 minutes of groovy bass lines and lyrics that throw a punch.”
The Amazing Acro-Cats Interview
Amplified sits down with Samantha Martin, founder of the Acro-Cats to talk about the history of the show, what it takes to be an Acro-Cat, and much more!
In Review: Neptune’s Core EP Release Show
“To say it was electrifying is an understatement. Quite literally I felt my whole-body tingle as I watched this badass of a group put their all into their performance.“
Crawling Vines “Coconut” EP Review
“Perfect for fans of Tame Impala and the Arctic Monkeys alike, Coconut keeps the listener engaged throughout shifting tempos and lyrics that yearn for relief from heartbreak and a lonely head.”
In Review: Biig piig at Wicker park music fest
“Smyth finished every single song with the biggest smile that I had ever seen and out of breath from simultaneously doing high kicks across stage and singing.”
Interview with Nourished by time at Pitchfork Music Fest
Nourished By Time talks residency in Europe, musical influences, and the making behind his album “Erotic Probiotic 2.”
In Review: Matt Maltese at Schubas Tavern
“The audience was clearly full of dedicated fans of Maltese. They sang along to every song from old to new knowing all the words.”
In Conversation with Nation of Language
Nation of Language sits down with Amplified at Pitchfork Music Fest to discuss their upcoming album, live show experiences and future plans.
Interview With Killer Mike at Pitchfork Music Festival
Killer Mike talks "Michael," writing your own eulogy, and the timeless nature of Run The Jewels.
Smushie “Doofus Casanova” Album Review
“While the instrumentation is positive and happy, there is an underlying minor tone of creepiness that shifts the entirety of the album’s sound, making it a super interesting listen whether it’s the first time around or the fifth.”
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In Review: Jockstrap at Lincoln Hall
“For all their blending of sound and style, at no point does Jockstrap lose track of themselves. They remain intact, each song a meaningful banger gliding between tear-jerking vocalizations and charged pop verses.”