Despite their playful sound, whimsical lyrics and adorable band name, Mittens on Strings is a serious ensemble making a name for themselves in the Chicago indie-folk scene. Their latest album, Let’s Go to Baba’s, is sort of a kaleidoscopic trip by way of wry, humorous narrative, backed up by a strange mixture of folksy, somewhat psychedelic, experimental Baroque pop. more ›

Time to lock and load this week's list of hometown shows, SXSW style. more ›