Jun 21, 2012
While the infographics I often feature on this site intend to make data easier to consume by employing clever visuals, this set of graphics proves that it's equally fun to use visuals to obscure meaning.Designer Victor Hertz has created some rock music pictograms that do just that for the songs of David Bowie, Bob...
Apr 9, 2012
It's always exciting to get the Old Town School of Folk Music concerts flier in the mail. One of the cities most intimate and eclectically programmed rooms sees a number of Barn favorites graces the stage from April to August. Highlights include:The Bad Examples' Ralph Covert plays two shows with his Ralph's World children's...
Mar 15, 2012
2012 is the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones. I love how this timeline infographic (unclear of the source... I found on I Love Charts tumblr) overlays the studio & live albums, and tours across the band member history. Disappointed that the great Chuck Leavell doesn't get a mention, though -- did the author think there...
Apr 8, 2011
We love this fairly scholarly article from NPR on how musicians get paid. Morale of the story: go see live music (especially in clubs).Festival! Chicago lakefront! The Dave rumors come true. I like some of the acts on the undercard, but don't think this lineup will get me out.One of our favorite Chicago...
Jan 4, 2011
On the heels of The Barn's exclusive chat with Pitchfork's Rob Mitchum, the indie-rock review hub is newsworthy again. This time, thanks to a sweet, interactive InfoGraphic which plots the spectrum of all of the site's 2010 reviews, based on numeric rating. From the snark-drenched panning of Ghostland Observatory's Codename: Rondo (1.5) to a number of 10.0's (...