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- Music, In Rotation Mar 17, 2020
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Sound artist Andy Slater on the spring-into-summer sound of 80s freestyle
Plus: DJ Hannah Viti on Tasha and Audiotree making tender magic together, Reader listings coordinator Salem Collo-Julin on must-have pro-Bernie T-shirts, and more
- Music, Concert Preview Sep 26, 2019
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Freak-folk superstar Joanna Newsom comes to Thalia Hall on her first tour in three years
- Music, Music Feature Apr 18, 2018
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Jessica Risker sharpens her sweet songs on a hazy new album
I See You Among the Stars is the Deadbeat front woman’s first solo record under her own name—and her most confident and consistent effort yet.
- Music, In Rotation Nov 29, 2016
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The U. of C.’s Seth Brodsky on Kendrick Lamar’s instructions for resistance
Plus: SAIC assistant professor Seth Kim-Cohen on why it’s not time for pretty songs, Reader writer Peter Margasak on the epitome of Memphis roots music, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 31, 2015
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Peter Margasak's favorite albums of 2015, numbers 10 through 1
Veteran Reader critic Peter Margasak finishes counting down his 40 favorite records of the year—the top ten include Henry Threadgill, Joanna Newsom, and Yarn/Wire.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 10, 2015
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Paul Thomas Anderson directed a Joanna Newsom video
Today's 12 O'Clock Track is "Sapokanikan," off the singer's forthcoming album Divers.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 22, 2014
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Listen to Bobby Conn's mix for his daughter
The avant-pop singer made a mix of pop songs for his seven-year-old daughter as she's getting hooked on Katy Perry.
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 22, 2013
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Our photo recap of the Pitchfork Music Festival 2013
From Bjork to Swans to M.I.A. to R. Kelly, a visual tour through an occasionally rainy and mostly fun weekend
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 20, 2013
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Recapping the Pitchfork Music Festival's storm-shortened opening day
Trash Talk kicked up dust, Bjork got rained on, and Angel Olsen seems to have enchanted just about everybody.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 19, 2013
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It begins: Day one of our coverage of the Pitchfork Music Festival
Here's hoping for a lightning storm to accompany Bjork's giant Tesla coil on "Thunderbolt."
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 17, 2013
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Friday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
Pixie dust, skate punks, psychedelic funk, melodic pop, and "one of pop's greatest live performers"
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 17, 2013
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Friday: What bands are on our Pitchfork fest itineraries?
Female artists dominate the day-one agendas of Reader readers and staff.
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 17, 2013
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The Reader's guide to the Pitchfork Music Festival 2013
Even R. Kelly couldn't remix the reviews, recommended itineraries, afterparty info, and the rest of our coverage of Pitchfork's broadest lineup yet.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 6, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Ólöf Arnalds, "Sudden Elevation"
The title track from the forthcoming English-language album from Icelandic thrush Ólöf Arnalds
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 15, 2010
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Counting Down My Favorite Music of 2010
My choices for best albums of 2010, numbers 11-40.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 2, 2010
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Another Saturday Night and Too Much to Do
Choosing between three strong Saturday-night concerts: Talk Normal with Xiu Xiu at Lincoln Hall, Girls in Trouble at Ronny's, and Joanna Newsom at the Vic.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 1, 2010
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Touch and Go, the Book
Also: Wax Trax the book, Dismemberment Plan's first 12-inch, new music from Psalm One, Tim Kinsella eats food, and more
- Music, Music Review Feb 25, 2010
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Earthly Concerns
Heartbreak makes Joanna Newsom more accessible.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 12, 2010
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Give the Gift of Leaving the House: V-Day Edition
Last-minute ticket gift ideas.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 4, 2010
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Early Warnings Roundup
This week's Early Warnings include Hypocrisy, the Dillinger Escape Plan, Florence & the Machine, Mayhem with Tombs, Joanna Newsom, the Drive-By Truckers, and Frightened Rabbit.
- Blogs, Bleader May 29, 2009
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Taking the harp back from the angels
Paradigm-pushing harpist Bridget Kibbey joins the International Contemporary Ensemble this Saturday at the MoCP.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 16, 2008
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No!
Joanna Newsom brings her Chicago-made harps to the CSO.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 2, 2007
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Top 40 of 2006, part 3
Albums 11-20 of my favorite music of 2006.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 28, 2006
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Classically lame
What does the phrase "classically trained" actually mean?
