Alex E. Chavez – ‘Sonorous Present’ (2024)
‘Sonorous Present’ is an immersive journey into Alex E. Chavez’s life, with elements of tragedy, isolation, and discovery.
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Chris Greene Quartet – ‘Conversance’ (2024)
‘Conversance’ picks up where the Chris Greene Quartet left off with 2017’s ‘Boundary Issues,’ showcasing the arranging and playing talents of each band member.
Chris Greene Discusses His New Album ‘Conversance’: Something Else! Interview
Chris Greene joins us to discuss the forthcoming ‘Conversance,’ his first studio effort since 2017’s ‘Boundary Issues.’
Chris Forte – ‘Backyard Astronomy’ (2022)
Chicago area-based guitarist Chris Forte’s ‘Backyard Astronomy’ is an intriguing LP with several genres represented, from blues to classical, to jazz.
Apocalypse – ‘The Castle’ (2022)
Reel-to-reel tapes containing this nearly lost ’70s-era gem from Chicago-based Apocalypse were recently found by Michael Salvatori in his attic.
Thrift Store Halo – ‘Enemies With Benefits’ EP (2022)
‘Enemies With Benefits’ projects a great sound and feel, with a trio of Thift Store Halo tunes primed to make your day.
Arnold M, of Karate School Dropout: Something Else! Interview
Arnold M discusses the debut album from Karate School Dropout, a fun blend of new wave, dreampop, techno and shoegaze.
Thrift Store Halo – ‘Pop-Rocket’ (2017): On Second Thought
Thrift Store Halo’s long-awaited ‘Pop-Rocket’ EP pinned the passionate angst of vintage Graham Parker to a wall of hard-fisted power-pop arrangements.
Chicago, “Caroline” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
The Jason Scheff co-written “Caroline” seems to be making the same old mistakes, until a key figure from Chicago’s modern era arrives to save the day.
Chicago, ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Rather than try to cover “Dream a Little Dream of Me” the way others had in the past, Chicago took a classic and made it their own.
