Chicago Indie Music Examiner

Indie takes the stage on Gossip Girl

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:03:13 -0700

Photo: Fanpop.comSpotted: Music journalist that loves the CW series Gossip Girl especially the CW's choice of using mostly unsigned, little known, or underground artists on the show. With the threesome episode from this evening fresh in everyo...

Heaven, Art Brut, Surfer Blood, among concerts to catch

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:02:56 -0700

Today would have been much better if I went to Skinny Puppy as earlier planned instead on nuzzling on the couch with my neighbors puppy watching Gossip Girl. Tuesday's calender looks a bit less bleak, so let's take a peek. Heaven...

So, did Owl City rip off The Postal Service

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:47 -0700

As reported across the board by sites ranging from Stereogum, Pandora to Redefine Magazine, after an interview in Entertainment Weekly, the number one Owl City hit "Fireflies" and its sound-a-like resemblance to The Postal Service ...

Veteran's Day Special Report: Rockers that have served

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:55:35 -0700

Everyone knows the Elvis', Jimi's, and Johnny's that have served in the armed forces before becoming rock super stars, but I was astonished by some of those I found out have done their part as well. Rocker vetrans, we salute you....

J. Tillman, Harpoon, Tara Jane O'Neil among concerts to catch

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:08:29 -0700

Sunday is a little slow on shows with the biggest event being J. Tillman of Fleet Foxes on his solo tour. Still no point in watching football if you don't have to, so with that your show listings for the day: Mount Eerie, Tara Jane O...

Best Music Blogs: Holding of Wrist

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:38:11 -0700

The lives we lead are sometimes a direct reflection of the music we indulge in. The soundtracks of our lives sometimes breathe promise, hope, other times they quiet the fear. We find strength, belonging in these songs, wrapping them ar...

The Sounds, Black Heart Procession, Bible of the Devil, concerts to catch

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:43:31 -0700

Thank you for taking time out of Googling the woman with two vaginas that appeared on Tyra, to check out some show listings. May I also throw this out there, since the TV was just talking about it behind me- since people are actually using t...

Handful of indies make it to Q101's Twisted 2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:11:20 -0700

Expanded to five nights this year, Q101's annual Twisted Christmas show(s) event grows every year- 2009 expanded into nearly a week of concert going madness. As where I wish I could attend every single night, Santa Claus hasn't paid ...

Michael Maddox Gossip Session on Gossip & The Devil

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:43 -0700

You just can't write an interview as well as authroress Julie M. Tate, whom you may know from last weeks Best Music Blog. Envious of her skill to draw out souls of her subjects and get the untold truths is a skill I struggle with on a good...

The Whigs, The Features, With a Gun, Tigercity among concerts to catch

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:30:36 -0700

Happy Friday everyone! *insert witty remark here*, it's been a long day (already) for this old rock dog. That being said, here is your rundown of shows for tonight: Verona Red, Moxie Motive, Aktar Aktar@ Beat Kitchen, 18+, $8 The ...

Where the Dirty Hipsters Are (Wild Things Spoof)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:42:47 -0700

One of my Facebook friends shared this with the group and I couldn't resist sharing with all my indie boys and girls. Turn the speakers loud, as it's rather hysterical.

Snowbombing 2010 lineup announced

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:23:19 -0700

Dear Santa Claus, This year instead of making my car magically work, my bills disappear, making all my friends morbidly obese as I find out you get skinny by eating cookies; instead of waking up and finding Bono and Jared Leto wrapped in prett...

Final Fantasy, Left of the Future, Clare & The Reasons among concerts to catch

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:09:59 -0700

Happy Thursday guys! Start digging in those couch cushions now as the weekend approaches. Tivo The Vampire Diaries and experience some shows! Future Of The Left, Ume, Team Band@ Bottom Lounge, 18+, $15a, $18d Toby Summerfield,...

Landon Pigg, Damon & Naomi, Secret Colours among concerts to catch

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:07:11 -0700

Set in panic. Little money, so many, many shows in the months to come. Anyone feel like right now would be a good time to find a third job? Start selling blood? Maybe beg the bell ringer in the Santa suit outside the mall to ...

Starving Artist's How to Guide: Where to submit a demo, pt 1

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:53:16 -0700

It's all about who you know to get yourself on the airwaves, these days- sometimes more than how much talent you have sadly. So the question becomes Big Shot, do you know anyone? Has all the cocktail dates and parties where you hook up pot...

Matisyahu, Joe Jack Talcum among concerts to catch tonight

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:42:39 -0700

Another day with not much show activity, but don't let it get you down guys. It's only Tuesday after all. Among the best is Joe Jack Talcum (of Dead Milkmen fame), which sounds rather promising so that might be where you see me t...

New album out for The Jade

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:01:18 -0700

New album out for The Jade available at the links below for global distribution. Check out the bulletin from the band off their site. Taken from The Jade Myspace: GREETINGS!! OFFICIAL DEBUT ALBUM SECON...

Show cancellation for Bang Camaro, Warrior Soul show tonight

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:13:58 -0700

Before you hit the Double Door, take notice of the show cancellation for tonight with Bang Camaro and Warrior Soul that was to take place this evening. No rescheduled date has crossed my desk yet, but watch for updates-if you have the date b...

Metro offers up scary good cover bands tonight

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:23:20 -0700

Between party hopping, come down to Metro for all all ages show according to the text alert blast just sent out. From Metro text alert: TONIGHT get your tribute on w/ Love Me Electric as Blink 182, Color Radio as Radiohead &a...

Best music Blogs: Julie M. Tate of Gossip & The Devil

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:50 -0700

Photo: Julie M TateI am always striving to reach that benchmark of success- that limit where I can look back at all the adventures I have had in the Rock J Game and say it was all leading up to this moment. That Almost Famous idealization, that...