Joel Frieders
Joel Frieders woke up three salmon streams by merely emitting a low frequency squelch out of his thyroid. We hope he continues with such impressive feats of science, because he for sure needs help in the tattoos of fruits in precarious situations category. Rob Campobasso for Athlete of the Month. If cream of tartar isn't actually creamy, then why the hell am I so meteor showered? Is it any wonder. IS IT ANY WONDAAAA!
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New Release Tuesday: Altered Tapes - They Said (An Ode to Chicago)
Joel Frieders | March 12, 2019
Altered Tapes is back. AGAIN! Again with the smooth. Again with the head nods. Again with the "hell yea".
No bullshit, this music makes me want to light the grill.
"They Said (An Ode to Chicago)" drops at the perfect time. It's...
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World Premiere: AUDeGO - Ode To Self
Joel Frieders | February 6, 2019
AUDeGO are one of my weaknesses. That gorgeous lilt on her voice makes me feel like I'm in some strange dream and the daughter of Beth Gibbons is slowly pulling some magical sword out of some mythical stone and with every slow pull I get more and more anxious...
Concert Review
Gang of Youths - METRO - Chicago - 12.14.18
Joel Frieders | December 16, 2018
I did something Friday night that I've never done.
Actually, I think I did a few things I've never done, but there was one specific faux pas that I not only performed flawlessly, I openly embraced how incredibly corny I might have appeared.
Yes, last night, I...
Interview
THUNDERPUSSY - Say it again: THUNDERPUSSY
Joel Frieders | October 16, 2018
When a band like THUNDERPUSSY emails you and says to come see their upcoming show, you should probably listen. I mean, it feels like maybe in the next few years we'll be living in a society that would ban all band names that sound as fun and...
Album Review
Bells - Coloring in the Sun
Joel Frieders | July 22, 2018
Post rock has always felt like a soundtrack to specific scenes in the movie of my life. Whether I'm traveling, watching mile markers and gas stations pass by as a passenger, or crossing dotted white lines and counting exits as the pilot, post rock always...
Video
Skipp Whitman - Slow Down
Joel Frieders | November 28, 2017
I've been so busy over the last year that I've sort of given up on feeding the anxious beast inside of me that reminds me to enjoy life.
Oddly enough, Skipp Whitman's new video for "Slow Down" came at the exact right time. I needed...
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One Song: Gang of Youths - HEROES
Joel Frieders | October 12, 2017
Tom sent me this band because he knew I needed it.
This band's latest album, Go Farther In Lightness, hasn't really left my routine since Tom sent it to me.
Gang of Youths sort of have everything I need in a favorite band: beautiful...
Video
Me Like Bees - The River Divides
Joel Frieders | August 10, 2017
Me Like Bees is one of my favorite bands. Sure, they're incredible musically, and fun to listen to, but I can 100% confirm that I love each of these four bastards more than the last.
I won't divulge who I love most, I leave that for your...
Video
SYKOYA - Lost Again
Joel Frieders | July 18, 2017
Last year or the year before or the year before that (I HAVE THREE KIDS AND HAVE LOST ALL SENSE OF TIME IN SPACE OK BRUV?) SYKOYA entered my side face holes and forever touched me. It was good touch guys, cmon.
The commanding female vocals...
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Announcements: This Patch of Sky - Bella Muerte
Joel Frieders | July 13, 2017
My adoration and admiration for This Patch of Sky is quite public.
My appreciation for their music has awarded me strength I didn't know I had. During some of the worst times of my life, over the last near decade, I've found solace,...
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