We caught Great Northern a while ago on one of their first national tours and were entranced with how they transformed their lush recorded arrangements into brutal brawling powerhouses onstage. The boy / girl interplay that carries along the most driving tracks turn from sultry back-and-forths and become molten exchanges by two intertwining and majestic forces. Hyperbole falls by the wayside as the honesty of the band's attack strips away the threat of exaggeration. more ›

What a great week for indie-pop. We are seriously psyched to revisit some old favorites while experiencing some newer friends for the first time. Robbers on High Street have garnered a lot of buzz, and while their latest digital-only EP is not an entirely convincing justification for their acclaim, it’s certainly strong enough to pique our curiosity. Expect Subterranean to be pretty crowded as everyone tries to discern whether these cats have the legs to... more ›

Magnus, one of Chicagoist's favorite local bands, is playing at Double Door tonight. Steve, Chicagoist's friend & band member, just sent us a jpg image of a flyer that will getcha in for only 3 bucks. Click for a full-sized version of the image and print it out, then present it at the door. Magnus goes on at 9:45 sharp. Also playing tonight are The Dears, Ariel and The Arks. more ›