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Friday Album Reviews | 10 New Records You Need To Know

The National Sleep Well BeastOhios The National return with the much-anticipated follow-up to 2013s Trouble Will Find Me, and dont disappoint. Sleep Well Beast is another set of gorgeous, solemn songs, understated but affecting, conscious in every way. Production is flawless, and the lyrics are as personal and gorgeous as ever. Yet Sleep Well Beast...

FESTIVAL WATCH | Goose Island 312 Block Party

September 22-23 Goose Island 312 Block PartyHeadliners To WatchThe Record Company Indiana based The Record Company have a deep love for Chicago, and their energetic, roots-based sound fits perfectly into any summer festival. Infectious melodies and intense solos make the trio a show not to be missed.Animal Collective A longtime favorite and pioneer in the...

Video Playlist: The Both @ Metro 5/9/14

The unlikely pairing of Aimee Mann and Ted Leo -- now collectively known as The Both -- brought their tour to Chicago's Metro on Saturday night. The set included tunes from the duo's debut album, as well as a tender take on Mann's Academy Award nominated "Save Me".YouTuber Sojahsey1 was on hand to document...