Pitchfork Music Festival 2010: Day 2

Saturday proved to be yet another day of sweltering Chicago heat. We tried to avoid the burning sun as long as possible – a good choice from what we’ve heard. A friend reported that Delorean’s typical dance show was compromised by the heat, and that few fans could stand the sun enough to dance for more than a few minutes before retreating to the shade.

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This entry was written by Julia Trabulsi, posted on July 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Josiah Wolf – Jet Lag

Josiah Wolf, younger brother of Yoni Wolf and lead drummer in WHY?, proves in his premier solo effort, Jet Lag, that his musical versatility far exceeds bounds previously assumed.  Josiah plays every instrument on the effort, a feat especially remarkable when one considers that every track fits rather well the overall mood of the album.  This mood is rather sublime, but not entirely somber — a bit like the one month anniversary of a serious break-up.

Josiah Wolf – “The Trailer and the Truck”

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This entry was written by Dayo Adesokan, posted on March 22, 2010 at 5:21 pm, filed under New Music and tagged , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

WHY? @ The Firebird, 11/11/09

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Despite the inquisitive nature of their name, WHY? made it a point not to leave many questions unanswered on Wednesday night at the Firebird. Armed with tambourines, maracas, and a distinct vocal style combining singsong melodies and fast-paced rhymes, lead singer Yoni Wolf swayed with the mic and delivered, compelling the audience standing only a few inches away in the intimate venue. (more…)

This entry was written by Mike Murray, posted on November 13, 2009 at 6:05 pm, filed under Live and tagged , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.