Tag: warp records

Review: Squid @ 9:30 Club – 2/08/24 [Photos]

If you want to know what it’s like to watch musicians play with their instruments as if they were toys in a toy box, look no further than Squid. The UK quintet broke through in 2019 with the single “Houseplants,” propelled by drummer/vocalist Ollie Judge’s frantic drumming and panicked, scream-level vocal delivery. It could be…
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March 18, 2024
Kelela’s “Raven” Unleashes a Sonic Revolution in Chicago: Photos

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Kelela emerges as an unparalleled force, a visionary who has seamlessly woven the threads of alternative and electro-R&B into a mesmerizing soundscape. With each boundary-defying release, she challenges conventions. Her latest creation, Raven, is a beautiful culmination of this ongoing journey. Recently, the stage at Chicago’s Thalia Hall became…
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October 29, 2023
Review: Yves Tumor @ Echostage – 5/4/2023 [Photos]

Yves Tumor is a rockstar for a new musical generation. Not one that wants to pander to hit radio trends, though – their latest album’s title alone is a sign of that. Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) is a treasure trove of vulnerable lyricism juxtaposed…
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May 18, 2023