Step Up with Zadig & Voltaire

 

This Friday, one of our favorite rocker girl brands, Zadig & Voltaire, teams up with Step Up at their Chicago boutique for a night of female empowerment and fun. Bring in your gently used work-wear for a special discount and enjoy treats and drinks throughout the evening!

 

For more information on Step Up click here.

 

Friday November 21st, 2014 6 - 8 PM

114 E Oak St

Teen Daze at Beauty Bar - October 12

You can check out Teen Daze this weekend at Beauty Bar. Why? 

1. This is his first tour with a full band 

2. His album, Glacier, just dropped on October 1st 

3. We love the songs Listen and Ice on the Windowsill , which you can listen to by clicking on the respective titles! 

For more about Teen Daze, click here please. 

Stereocure Release: RYV - hwut

Meet Stereocure. A collection of creative individuals who seek to influence the contemporary music world. Stereocre includes, musicians, writers and artists alike and was created by a group of friends from Los Angeles, CA, but now expands to both coasts. What I have found really striking about the collective is the integration of visual arts and music that is bewitching. The youth running Stereocure certainly have a unique vision that is very appetizing.

Check out their latest release, hwut, a sampling of three tunes from artist, RYV, below.



For another sampling of what Stereocure has to offer, check out High Adventure, a two song experimental creation from Kuh-Lida.

STyle + musIC = STIC

The sisters behind the fashion house Rodarte teamed up with director, Todd Cole, to create this short fashion film that debuted August 13. The film is lovely and the ultimate culmination of STIC with killer fashion and an amazing soundtrack from Beach House! Take a break from your Monday and check. it. out. on the real.

New Anamanaguchi Video

Check out the first official video from Anamanaguchi - Meow, which will be featured on their latest album, Endless Fantasy, coming this spring.Totally rad.

CMJ Party Adventures

If you're looking to enjoy all the music and havoc of CMJ this year, but not ready to commit to breaking the bank for tickets for the marathon of music look no further than this compilation of ways to enjoy the fruit of unofficial after parties!

Tuesday October 16: 
Start the week out right with 11 hours of straight music and dancing. The Outlet Collective (more info on their work here) brings you a CMJ Kick-off party at Bowery Electric featuring a whole slew of great talent. Check out the event on facebook here for more details.

Wednesday October 17: 
Flying Lotus at Le Poisson Rouge. After a wonderful performance at this year's Pitchfork Music Festival, you're definitely not going to want to miss his performance Wednesday night. For more up to date information on the event check back here.

Stereogum will be hosting their CMJ party featuring the Dum Dum Girls and much more for 5 dollars at Glasslands Gallery. Get your tickets in advance here. Also, be sure to check out their new song and video, featured on SOTW here! Also check out Glasslands Gallery for more information on the many events their hosting in honor of CMJ this year. 

Thursday October 18: 
Yours Truly, Gorilla vs. Bear and Forest Family present Kilo Kish at 285 Kent in Brooklyn. Last year this team brought Grimes and this year Kilo Kish is down for the count. Get more information on the rest of the lineup and RSVP here.

Friday October 19:
Lovely Hearts Club is also sponsoring their own official CMJ party starting in the afternoon at 1 pm at Spike Hill in Brooklyn. They'll be showcasing a wide variety of talent so check out their website and check out the site for all of the wonderful CMJ events that they'll be hosting throughout the week! Most events sponsored by LHC will be free with or without a badge, or for non-goers for the small fare of $5. For more information check out the website here.

In the evening on Friday be sure to check out Miami Horror DJs at the DL. The Vitalic Noise Launch Party brought to you by Cheeky Bastards. RSVP here. 

Sunday October 21: 
Aputumpu creates their unofficial CMJ showcase featuring Unstoppable Death Machines and many more. For tickets and more information click here.

Obviously, there are loads of after parties and events for you to check out whether or not you have an official CMJ badge. However, be sure to you our little guide as a starting off point! 

What CMJ parties are you going to be at next week?

-JN, SOTW Intern, Knox College

North Coast Preview 2012

As summer begins to turn into fall, kids go back to school, work starts to pick up again and the careless air of lazy days begins to fade festival season in Chicago seems to draw to a close. However, summer’s last stand, North Coast Music Festival, is back for its third run in Union Park this weekend, August 31 – Sept 2. NCMF provides one more weekend of non-stop music, festival attire and, most importantly, honest summer fun. This year make the most of your NCMF experience using our guide of whom to be sure to see at the festival.

 

FRIDAY…

Depending on the kind of atmosphere you are looking for, NCMF can be very different for all who attend. This is beautiful – Friday provides a lot of Chicago based talent who all seem to have the common goal, getting attendees in the proper “non-stop dance party” state of mind. If you find yourself at NCMF on Friday, my vote is to start the party early by heading over to see some Milk N’ Cookies followed by Zion I. Add to this solid foundation with some jams from local heavyweight, Midnight Conspiracy (be sure to check out SOTW intern, Gina's interview with MC from Spring Awakening, here). More local favorites include: Team Bayside High, DJ Greg Corner, and STS9.

 

SATURDAY…

For my Saturday NCMF adventure I think it prudent to take in the variety that NCMF provides. NCMF, a festival boasting highly acclaimed DJs and electronic duos, also showcases some truly talented indie bits playing the fest. My vote is to head over to Dan Deacon, YACHT and The Rapture. After a pleasant afternoon of immersing yourself in a slightly less technological genre be sure to stop by Girl Talk, who, like many times before, is sure to bring the party to his Chicago fans base. For me, Girl Talk is a must see, a rite of passage of sorts in the electronic, mixology world. Always a great show, Girl Talk will be my Saturday night fever, along with Atmosphere.

 

SUNDAY…

Electronic lovers unite with their beloveds Steve Aoki and Pretty Lights. The Sunday headliners are sure to bring their A-Game to Chicago. As for where my excitement lies, might I recommend seeing Com Truise, whose sound is similar to that of an 80’s horror soundtrack with a modern twist. For an old school raunch, Big Boi, and for some good old dance in your pants fun, be sure to check out Digitialism, Digital Tape Machine and Stratus.

 

Anyone who you choose to see at North Coast Music Festival 2012 is bound to be a great time and with the line-up featuring a winning concoction of genres and local vs. national talent it seems that it will be very hard to not have the ultimate Labor Day weekend.