Truth. I once described Missouri-based indie-rock group Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin to a friend as a band of guys who look like Michael Cera who play music that sounds like something Michael Cera would make. Having said that, a news release of the preciously named band's piqued my interest, as it had a surprising Chicago music connection. Along with tour mates Telekinesis, SSYBY have released a cover of "Gotta Get A Record Out" by Chicago power-pop group Green. more ›

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Thirty-six years ago Vashti Bunyan released an album that was haunting and different than all the other folk musicians out there. She has been touted as creating "psych-folk" and then, like many musicians, the singer kind of forgot about her voice amidst lukewarm sales and everything that life throws at us. Now she's back with Lookaftering and is playing a pair of shows with Archer Prewitt. Monday/Tuesday, Lakeshore Theater, 7 p.m., $15 advanced/$20 door, All... more ›