PriorVerse Stories

Friday Album Reviews | 10 New Records You Need To Know

As every week brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from 3/2. By: Alex WoodJonathan Wilson Rare BirdsLos Angeles songwriter Jonathan Wilson returns with his first solo album in four years, Rare Birds. Combining the Laurel Canyon sound with heavy psychedelic influences, the record...

On TV | Kurt Vile And Courtney Barnett’s Concert Documentary

On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters.Who: Kurt Vile and Courtney BarnettWhat: A 30-minute documentary to correspond with last years collaborative album, Lotta Sea Lice.You Need To Know: Titled Friends of Wonder, the documentary focuses on their friendship, using back-stage interviews and live footage...

On TV | Pro-Shot Video of JRAD’s Chicago Show

Who: Joe Russos Almost DeadWhat: Pro-shot video of the bands first set at the Riviera Theatre on February 17.You Need To Know: Reviving the bands Rad Tracks series, the esteemed Grateful Dead tribute band shared this video, shot by five cameras. The set consisted of a lot of Dead classics, which you can view below...

Studio Verse | Country, Folk & Acoustic Sessions

Studio Verse is a Tomorrows Verse feature that collects the best television and radio station recording sessions from our favorite musicians.In today's edition, we explore a collection of country, folk, and acoustic-based sessions that have surfaced lately. The Wood Brothers WFUV SessionsFolk-rock trio The Wood Brothers stopped by New York City based...

Pitchfork Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup

Pitchfork Music Festival will return to Union Park for its 13th year on July 20-22. Today, the festivals organizers announced the first round of artists appearing at the festival in 2018.The larger names include Australian psych-rockers Tame Impala, R&B legend Raphael Saadiq and hip-hop artist D.R.A.M, while garage-rock duo Japandroids,...

Friday Album Reviews | Eight New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from February 23. By: Alex WoodSoulive Cinematics, Vol. 1This new EP from Soulive is the first new music from the band in six years, which is undoubtedly a reason to be excited. Intended, obviously,...

The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon Join Forces @ Park West

[instagram id="BfULrGzHnN1"]Infamous Stringusters are still riding high from an unexpected Grammy win.Leftover Salmon is prepping the release of a record of their own, and are as creative as possible with their live appearances in Chicago lately.Of course, they'd meet up for a pair of co-headline gigs on a February...

Festival Watch | Wintercamp 2018

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Wintercamp February 23-24Bands To WatchWoody Goss Vulfpeck pianist Woody Goss will perform a solo set. A talented musician from the Skokie area, Goss released a solo album in 2016 between intense touring with the band....

Friday Album Reviews | Seven New Records You Need To Know

By: Alex WoodAs every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from February 16.Car Seat Headrest Twin FantasyWill Toledos musical project Car Seat Headrest notoriously began with a slew of home recordings, most of which found the artist experimenting with different musical styles...

Festival Watch | Dunn Dunn Fest

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Dunn Dunn Fest February 15-17Headliners To WatchMoonrise Nation A local, female indie-pop band, Moonrise Nation features gorgeous, soulful vocals over well-arranged, slow-burning instrumentals. With influences ranging from alternative to soul to jazz, youll find...