Too Much Rock

Too Much Rock Podcast #088

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:34:38 EDT

Podcast #88 is a bit of everything with new music from Elvis Costello & The Imposters, The Black Ghosts, Rose Hill Drive, The Notwist, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, & Gentleman Auction House.

Sleep Out - June 6th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

On 6/6 Chicago's Sleep Out celebrated its CD release with help from the mellow Weinland and the scattershot Gentleman Auction House. Click to my photos and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #087

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:31:46 EDT

Podcast #87 isn't afraid of the obvious choices with new music from The Hold Steady, The Bird And The Bee, Scarlett Johansson, The Last Shadow Puppets, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, & Death Cab For Cutie.

Los Campesinos! - May 27th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

Wales' Los Campesinos! wrapped up its two-night stay in Chicago on 5/27 with a sly set of pretentious indie pop. Check out my photos and video of the band and openers Jeffrey Lewis and the Jitters.

Too Much Rock Podcast #086

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:30:37 EDT

Podcast #86 is a smattering of tasty bits from The Cuties, The Foals, Portishead, Jukebox The Ghost, Karl Blau, Frightened Rabbit, & Russian Circles.

Clinic - May 12th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

On May 12 Clinic and Shearwater played two shows in a packed Chicago club. Check out my photos and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #085

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:15:21 EDT

Podcast #85 brings few similarities but lots of great music from Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Cut Copy, Northern Portrait, Submarines, Silver Jews, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, & Bobby & Blumm.

Northern State - April 29th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

On Apr 29 the indie hip hop of NY's Northern State packed Schubas. Check out my photos and videos of the band and its openers D*R*I and Star.

Too Much Rock Podcast #084

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:47:48 EDT

Podcast #84 is a quick blast of indie pop featuring new music from The Indelicates, Islands, Tokyo Police Club, Ladytron, Brix E. Smith, & The Maytals.

Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - April 21st, 2008 in Chicago, IL

On Apr 21 The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir continued its Schubas residency bringing choir members to the forefront and showcasing some of Chicago's finest musicians. Check out my photos and video of the show.

Too Much Rock Podcast #083

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:03:59 EDT

Podcast #83 is just mellow enough. Features new music from Jealous Girlfriends, Dean & Britta, Isobel Campbell And Mark Lanegan, Sun Kil Moon, Long Blondes, Battle Royale, Apes, & Genesis. Yes, Genesis.

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - April 16th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin returned to Chicago on Apr 16 for a night of solid, if only a bit tried, indie pop. Check out my photos and video of the band along with openers Via Audio & The Silent Years.

The Besties - April 11th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

On Apr 11 The Besties headlined a schizophrenic bill at The Note in Chicago. Check out my account and photos of the band with openers Ash in Pensacola, Mean Ohio, & My My My.

Converge - April 6th, 2008 in Chicago, IL

On Apr 6 Chicago got the all-ages matinee hardcore experience featuring Converge, The Red Chord, Baroness, Genghis Tron, & Stabbed By Words. Check out my photos of the show.