May 9, 2016
By: Heidi Peters PhotographyCerebral punk. Intellectual aggression. No matter how you describe it, Bob Mould brought it to the Metro on Friday night, mixing up the thoughtful and emotional to the crowd's approval.He and the band powered through thee evening's setlist with a short break only to introduce the band and to say thank...
Apr 3, 2016
M. Ward- More Rain [3/4]His first solo release since 2012, M. Wards More Rain is an extremely big deal. The underrated and understated folk singer-songwriter has a cult-like following, developed over years of consistent releases that focus on atmosphere and songwriting. More Rain sounds deceptively simple, as though the songs have existed forever, every instrument sounding...
Oct 14, 2015
By: Heidi PetersA Bob Mould show is an anthropology lesson in Alternative Rock & Roll.He's the missing link -- the guy so many compelling artists point towhen asked: "Why?"Watching him perform on stage -- alone with a guitar -- at the cozy City Wineryislike seeing Junior Wells or Muddy Water playing and completely...
Mar 4, 2014
Words / Photos: Alex WoodEven without Workbooks 25th anniversary, Bob Mould has reason to celebrate.Always ahead of his contemporaries, Mould mastered punk in the 80s with Husker D and alternative rock in the 90s with Sugar.The cornerstone connecting the two, of course, was 1989s Workbook.The albumstands as a historical marker in the story...
Sep 16, 2013
Using this post to round up coverage we've found from around the web from our favorite artists who performed at this weekend's festival in Chicago.Reviews & PhotosThe Reader:Full Recap,Day One,Day TwoBrooklyn VeganDay One, Day TwoChicagoist - Day One,Day TwoSix Injured In Mosh Pit (via NBC5)