Noteworthy’s Pitchfork Review
Today’s musicians, more than ever, stand on the shoulders of giants, and the cacophony of influences that feed into the…
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Noteworthy’s Pitchfork 2022 Preview
Thoughts from the Noteworthy Staff on the most anticipated acts at Pitchfork 2022. Chicago’s Pitchfork Festival has been considered among…
Christopher Walken’s Coffee Shop
Need a little pick-me-up? Come on down, if you know what’s good for you, and spend 4 minutes in Christopher…
Horsegirl and Friends at Thalia Hall
In a sonic collision of noisy rock, shoegaze punk, brooding grunge, yearning indie-folk, and the frenzied stomping of hundreds of…
Jessica Pratt
Research suggests that throughout the course of human evolution, we learned that the chirping of birds is a signal that…
Dion – Sit Down Old Friend (1970)
No, it’s not a “perfect record,” far from it. There are kitschy lyrics, forgettable moments, skippable tracks. But in terms…
Peach Pit at House of Blues Chicago
Being front row for any show is a luxury. How nice is it to not have to stand on your…
Record Store Day 2022 is This Weekend!
This Saturday, April 23rd is the perfect day to do two things. One, celebrate Record Store Day, and two, support…
Feist | Let It Die
Recorded in Paris over a two year stint, Leslie Feist’s sophomore solo LP is often referred to as her “French…
Yo La Tengo @ Thalia Hall 3/12/22
A one-off performance from one of the greatest indie rock bands of all time, Yo La Tengo graced Thalia Hall’s…
Velvet Underground // Loaded
“Then one fine mornin’ she puts on a New York station You know, she don’t believe what she heard at…
Chicago’s Retro Venues
Everything in life is cyclical. Our fashion, music tastes, even home décor, mimic the styles of the decades before. We…
The Phenomena of Young Kids Buying Old Records
“Idk, they’re just cool.” I texted the only teenager in my phone “why do you like buying vinyl records?” I…
Makaya McCraven at The Salt Shed
On Tuesday August 2nd, the Chicago music community gathered to celebrate the opening of a new indoor/outdoor venue housed in…
Pravda Records’ 38 Years of History Come to Life at Pravda Fest
38 may be an unorthodox year to commemorate, but for Pravda Records, it was a necessary one. A Chicago indie…
Best Summer Swimming Spots around Chicago
There’s nothing quite like a delicious dunk in a cool body of water to fight the Summer heat. Chicago and…
Mr. Madila
When handed the business card for a gifted spiritual healer on the streets of London, Rory Waudby-Tolley visits the mystical…