Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
By David Couch
Artist: Junebug
Album: Share
Release Date: Summer 2009 (Out Now!)
Hailing from Minnesota Junebug are a 4 piece band who are, as far as I can tell made up of the same guy, seriously take a look at the photo below, I’m calling shenanigans!
However, the first track, “Spring Fever”, puts me in dark …
>>SHOW FULL POST… EP Review: Junebug – Share
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
By David Couch

Album: Hey Girl EP
Artist: Giant Wow
Release Date: November 2009
When I was given the press release I groaned quietly inside, I’ve seen too many of these things to take them seriously, and fighting the impulse to throw my laptop out the window… I pressed play instead. Thank goodness.
From Cincinnati, …
>>SHOW FULL POST… Album Review: Giant Wow – Hey Girl EP
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
By David Couch
Album: Transplant
Artist: Justin Andrew
Release Date: Summer 2009
Justin Andrew opens up his soul with Transplant, a sample of neo-blues with songs that have original spark and are being shaped, molded to a new template that is all Andrew’s own.
The honky-tonk quality of the vocals infects the melodies with a tangible passion. …
>>SHOW FULL POST… Album Review: Justin Andrew – Transplant
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
By David Couch
Album: Ulysses
Artist: Goh Nakamura
Release Date: August 2009
Goh Nakamura is a San Fransisco Bay area musician and while he may not have flowers in his hair or whatever else those hippies adorn themselves with there is something of a peace and love vibe about his music. Self-labeled “dreampop”, Ulysses is an …
>>SHOW FULL POST… Review: Goh Nakamura
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
By Jason Ober
Uncommon Ground (on Devon)
Uncommon Ground is a small, intimate bar and restaurant in Chicago with quirky, friendly staff and plenty of good food and drink. It’s locally owned and is just a great atmosphere. I highly recommend finding one of the two locations if you’re ever in Chicago and …
>>SHOW FULL POST… Gig Review: The Powwows at Uncommon Ground
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