Father John Misty Stories

Alex's Top 100 Albums Of 2018

For the last decade, Ive compiled a list of my favorite studio albums at the end of each year. It gives me a reason to go back and listen to everything again, and lays out a sort of pattern that helps me comprehend the year in music on some larger scale.2018 was an interesting year,...

Friday Album Reviews | 10 New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrows Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite new records from June 1.By: Alex WoodFather John Misty Gods Favorite CustomerThe fourth record from Father John Misty may be the songwriters most direct yet. Without losing the clever and witty aspect of his lyricism,...

Riot Fest Announces Initial 2018 Lineup

Riot Fest returns to Douglas Park September 14-16, and, as always, boasts an impressively eclectic lineup.Though this is only the initial lineup, it contains most of the bands that will appear at the event.Headliners include Beck, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Father John Misty, Interpol, Jerry Lee Lewis, Incubus, Blink-182, Young The Giant...

Late Night Roundup | Father John Misty, Childish Gambino, Steep Canyon Rangers & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. Father John Misty on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonKnown for theatrical and clever late-night performances, Father John Mistys recent stop by Jimmy Fallons studio is fairly straightforward in comparison. Performing recent single Mr. Tillman, he invited the New York City Gay...

Alex's Top 200 Albums Of 2017

For the last decade or so, Ive rounded up my favorite albums at the years end. Outside of satisfying some nerdy, personal desire of mine, it gives me a reason to revisit each album, spending November and December doing so, inevitably rediscovering some musical gems along the way. As the author of many album...

Late Night Roundup | Jason Isbell, Gov’t Mule, Father John Misty & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit.Jason Isbell on Jimmy Kimmel LiveAlternative-country favorite Jason Isbell continues to promote his excellent new album The Nashville Sound, this time bringing his rocking live show to Jimmy Kimmel. He performed two tracks with the 400 Unit, If We Were Vampires and Cumberland...

This Week In Shows | September 18 – September 24

The music scene in Chicago never slows down, and were here to keep you on track. Here is a list of Tomorrows Verses favorite shows in town this week.Father John Misty @ Auditorium Theatre 9/20Still on a seemingly endless promotional tour for the excellent Pure Comedy, folk-rock mastermind Father John Misty will perform at Auditorium...

Review / Setlist | Father John Misty @ Chicago Theatre 5/15/17

Words: Alex Wood | Photos: @chicagotheatre, @haleness,Always self-conscious of his art and growing fame, each Father John Misty tour seems to bring something new to the table for longtime fans and newcomers alike.His recent stop at Chicago Theatre was no exception.Joshua Tillman, AKA Father John Misty, is currently promoting his latest record, Pure...

Album Reviews | April 2017 Releases

By: Alex WoodThe biggest month for music yet this year, our capsule reviews for April combine 31 excellent releases that should be on any music fan's radar. Father John Misty- Pure Comedy [4/7]With Pure Comedy, Father John Misty continues to be one of the most clever, brilliant songwriters in modern times. Its immediately less accessible...

Father John Misty’s “Total Entertainment Forever” Video Is Totally Insane

Father John Misty made waves on the internet performing his song Total Entertainment Forever on SNL due to its opening line about bedding Taylor Swift every night inside the Oculus Rift.The songwriter has now shared a music video that takes the absurdity of the song to a whole new level.In the video, Macaulay...