Reviews
Lapping up loud layers & lyrics: LVL UP at Mississippi Studios
by Rose Blanton Mississippi Studios welcomed LVL UP into their space this past Monday. The ...
Reviews
No surprises here: Tennis at the Wonder ballroom
by Rose Blanton Tennis started out as dreamy pop duo writing about their romantic sailing ...
Reviews
Matching suits, a myriad of wit, & white balloons: Angel Olsen live in concert
by Rose Blanton Angel Olsen at McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom was my first show in Portland. ...
Album Reviews
Sensualizing the mundane: “Fresh Air” by Homeshake
by Rose Blanton Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Homeshake released his third album, entitled Fresh ...
Interviews
An Evening in with the boys from Post Animal
photos by Kris Lori Fuentes Cortes | text by Rose Blanton Riding under the 606, ...
Reviews
You can’t rain on Justin Vernon’s Parade: Eaux Claires 2016
by Rose Blanton Eaux Claires is one of the more unique festivals I have attended. It ...
Interviews
Local Band Makes Good: An Interview with Michael Santana of Café Racer
by Rose Blanton I sat down with Michael Santana of Cafe Racer right before the ...
Festivals
Welcome to the eleventh hour: Pitchfork 2016. Part 2
by Rose Blanton On Saturday Pitchfork started with a dilemma, Kevin Morby or Royal Headache? I had ...
Festivals
Welcome to the eleventh hour: Pitchfork 2016. Part 1
by Rose Blanton Pitchfork started in a gray drizzle as my black, torn sneakers stepped ...
News
It’s More Than Just Music: Eaux Claires 2016
by Rose Blanton 2015 was the inaugural year for Eaux Claires, a Music and Art Festival ...
News
A Few Recommendations for Pitchfork Music Festival
by Rose Blanton This month is my favorite time of the year to be a Chicagoan: it ...
