Whether it’s a small diversion from mainstream pop or exploring a different sector of rock, indie has always been a genre for music enthusiasts open to something new. Indie, standing for independent, refers to “do it yourself,” low budget record labels. Since these labels are so low budget, most of the bands aren’t really noticed until their music is listened to. This genre leaves so much to be discovered.
Artist of the week: Twin Peaks: This group of Chicago natives are slowly growing from small unknown garage band to make their first record Sunken to performing their own nationwide tour. Known for their song Making Breakfast, Twin Peaks is definitely on the rise and sure to produce more music. Many critics commend Twin Peaks for mixing 1980’s garage rock with 2010’s punk. This fresh fusion creates an indie band that is sure to intrigue most listeners. Their newest album, Down in Heaven, mixes their slower guitar with a splash of punk on songs like Heavenly Showers and Holding Roses, while simultaneously keeping an upbeat rock n’ roll ambiance with Have You Ever? and Wanted You. But the best part is this new band is going to be in Chicago on December 17th. Maybe we’ll see you there.
Album of the Week: Juno Movie Soundtrack: After the director of the independent, quirky film Juno asked the leading actress Ellen Page what her character Juno would listen to, she immediately said, “The Moldy Peaches!”. This suggestion grew to be the charming indie album Music from the Motion Picture Juno. Don’t let the idea that it is a movie soundtrack scare you off. The music of this album is enthralling. Featured artists include The Moldy Peaches, Kimya Dawson, Belle & Sebastian, The Kinks, Barry Louis Poilsar, Cat Power, amongst others. For me, the most loveable quirks of the songs are that the sound of it isn’t absolutely perfect. The singing isn’t 10/10 and sometimes the songs can feel quite messy. However, this just adds to the authenticity of the album. It isn’t autotuned, and the lyrics aren’t the same that you hear everyday on the radio. It has it’s very own independent, eccentric vibe. My personal favorite on the album is “Piazza, New York Catcher” by Belle & Sebastian, which has grown to become my favorite songs of all time. To summarize it up, it is 47 minutes of pure love.
Playlist 1 (Discovery): Vacation- Florist, Coffee- Sylvan Esso, Hey Mami- Sylvan Esso, Songs for Zula- Phosphorescent, Black Balloons- Local Natives, Joey- Agua Roja,Transitions- El Ten Eleven, We Don’t Need Our Heads- A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Red Eyes- The War on Drugs.
Playlist 2 (Chill): Ms- Alt J, Sweet Disposition- Temper Trap, Outside with the Cuties- Frankie Cosmos, Breezeblocks- Alt J, 17- Youth Lagoon, i was all over her- salvia palth, I Get Lost in You in the Summertime- Jimmy Whispers, All of Them Dreams- Tom Rosenthal, Toothpaste Kisses- The Maccabees, Creature Fear- Bon Iver, Ends of the Earth- Lord Huron, Sedona- Houndmouth, I’d like to walk around in your mind- Vashti Bunyan, Open Season- High Highs, Can I See You Today- i tried to run away when i was 6, Some Things Last A Long Time- Daniel Johnston, New Slangs- The Shins, Go Go Chaos- Bonjah, Weird Honey-Elvis Depressedly, Amy’s Friend-Bombadil, Cooking Up something Good- Mac Demarco
Upcoming concerts:
The Goo Goo Dolls- Genesee- Waukegan, IL - 11/09/16 - 7:30pm
The Pretty Reckless- House of Blues - Chicago, IL - 11/11/16 - 5:30 pm
The Fray with special guest American Authors - The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL - 11/11/16 - 8:00 pm
The 1975 - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL - 11/13/16 & 11/14/16 - 7:00pm
Band of Horses - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL - 11/16/16 - 7:30 pm
Two Door Cinema Club - Aragon Ballroom - 11/25/16 - 8:30 pm
Morrissey - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL - 11/27/16 - 7:30 pm
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