August 2009

The Raveonettes’ Suicide [new mp3]

August 6, 2009

The Raveonettes just released the first track from the upcoming fall release, In and Out of Control, being released on Vice Records. Enjoy “Suicide.” The Raveonettes – Suicide Tweet

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Are Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis sleeping together?

August 6, 2009

For those unfamiliar, Greg Kot is a columnist for the Chicago Tribune and Jim DeRogatis is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Putting the odd picture with Robert Ebert aside, something is still fishy here. I’ve been following both of their blogs for several months and what I’ve noticed is that they write almost the [...]

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The Devil Makes Three – Live Session #52

August 4, 2009

A day or so after The Devil Makes Three stormed through Chicago, a buddy of mine asked how I liked the DM3 session. I rubbed my chin thoughtfully and responded in such fashion: “DM3 album es bueno” “DM3 in studio es muy bueno” DM3 live at Beat Kitchen es muy bueno con queso” What the [...]

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Reed KD – In Case The Comet Comes [Album Review]

August 4, 2009

You might not have heard of Northern California resident, Reed KD, because he’s an unlikely blog darling. His music is not groundbreaking or experimental; that is to say that Animal Collective fans may find him boring. His lush harmonies are immediately palatable and his sound has been compared to the likes of Paul Simon and [...]

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Port O’Brien signs to TBD Records, Announce Fall Tour [News]

August 3, 2009

TBD Records, home of HearYa favorites Other Lives and White Rabbits, just snapped up another favorite in Port O’Brien. Their new album entitled Threadbare comes out 10/6 and their fall tour dates are below. We’ve been huge fans of Port O’Brien for quite some time and this is like watching my son Teddy head off [...]

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Awesome August Shows We Recommend in Chicago

August 3, 2009

This month reminds me of the late great Billy Mays because the word “August” sounds so much like “Awesome Auger.” August also signifies the beginning/end of summer in Chicago all in the same month, so it’s even more important you get out and enjoy the rock show this month while the weather is good. Enter [...]

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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 8.02.09

August 2, 2009

Here’s two weeks worth of mp3′s we’ve discussed on HearYa. From our live session with The Dexateens. The Dexateens – Trail The Dexateens – Can You Whoop It

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