The Bastard Noise: Rogue Astronaut
As the January releases start to ramp up, we get accessible Armageddon from The Bastard Noise, an electro-pop-rock hybrid from Norway’s The Low Frequency in Stereo, a beautiful post-rock reissue from Lymbyc Systym, and more. (more…)
After watching the Blackhawks beat the Red Wings during the NHL’s outdoor classic at Wrigley Field, we’ll head to the Double Door to catch the second of Hum’s Chicago reunion dates with Dianogah. When that’s over, we hope to catch the remainder of the Green Mill’s big-band set from Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra. (more…)
On 12/31/00, dropped-D alt-rockers Hum played their final show in Chicago, appearing with the Flaming Lips at the Metro. Now, eight years to the date, the group reconvenes in the Windy City for a double dose of reunion performances.
ALARM intercepts transmissions from Hum singer Matt Talbott and bassist Jeff Dimpsey before these impending shows, the first of which is tonight at Chicago’s Double Door.
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