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Blogs, Bleader Aug 15, 2014
'If I think too much about the music it stinks': An interview with the Clean's David Kilgour

Talking to the front man and guitarist of the New Zealand trio, who play Lincoln Hall on Monday.
- By John Dugan
- Tags: Whoa, Music, The Clean, David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, Robert Scott, Tally Ho, Mister Pop, Dunedin, New Zealand, Flying Nun, the Saints, the Ramones, Brian Turner

Music, Artist on Artist Aug 12, 2014
Artist on Artist: Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family

"As songwriters, we have three and a half minutes. What can you do in that time? Let's bring up some crazy things to talk about."
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Artist on Artist, Andrew Bird, Bretty Sparks, Rennie Sparks, The Handsome Family, lyrics, music, HBO, The Hideout, Chicago Theatre, The Hands of Glory, interviews, being present, covers, records, songwriting, Randy Newman, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, exquisite corpses, division of labor, ideas for songs, criticism, inspiration, North Carolina, New Mexico, Evanston, cancer, meaning, introspection, pop music, history, UNM, University of New Mexico, Johannes Ockeghem, music history, medieval music, Renaissance music, neumes, John Cage, Harry Partch, country music, Elvis, The Cramps, punk rock, The Ramones, Tin Pan Alley, classical music, folk music, music preservationists, musical tradition, Bowl of Fire, Sturgill Simpson, Americana, Radiohead, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, touring, singing

Blogs, Bleader Jan 9, 2014
Reader's Agenda Thu 1/9: Jay Z, Hellcab, and Punk Rock Karaoke

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, January 9
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Jay Z, United Center, Magna Carta, Miles Raymer, Jack Helbig, Hellcab, Main Stage, Paul Dillon, Punk Rock Karaoke, Beauty Bar, the Ramones, Misfits, Rancid, the Clash

Music, In Rotation May 23, 2013
In Rotation: Ned Hepburn of Death and Taxes on the awesomeness of the new Daft Punk album

Plus: RedEye columnist Ernest Wilkins on the latest from the "Hot Cheetos & Takis" kids, the Reader's Miles Raymer on finally liking Vampire Weekend, and more
- By Miles Raymer
- Tags: In Rotation, Miles Raymer, Chicago Reader, Vampire Weekend, headphones, Sony MDR-ZR100 headphones, Sony Studio Monitors, Ned Hepburn, Daft Punk, Radiohead, She & Him, Zooey Deschanel, GG Allin, The Ramones, The Saints, punk, Glue Sniffin' Teen Trash!, compilations, The Avengers, Crime, The Milkshakes, Beats by Dre, Grimes, Tumblr, RedEye, Y.N. Rich Kids, hip-hop, FIDLAR, Double Door, Hennessy Youngman, Puala Cole, Ernest Wilkins

Reader, Matches blog Dec 20, 2010
Video
The Island of Misfit Dates

Sticking to my resolution this year, reminded again where yellow snow comes from, and the most obvious thing not to do in front of your date.
- By Heartbroker
- Tags: Mismatched: Bad Dates, Great Stories, Christmas, Chicago, Holidays, December, Winter, New Year, Grinch, Pee, Snow, Date, Matchbox, D'Agostino's, Doctor, Google, Santa, Fetish, Candy Cane, Food, Party, Resolution, 2011, Omen, Hangover, eggnog, Ball Drops, Yellow Snow, Warm, Cheese Ball, Super Powers, The Ramones, Video

Reader, Matches blog Apr 23, 2010
I'm Like "Huh" and She's All "Hey"

Let's talk about how we really feel. On second thought, let's not. On third thought, let's quit wasting time and go back to that first thought.
- By Heartbroker
- Tags: Mismatched: Bad Dates, Great Stories, ex-girlfriend, girlfriend, boyfriend, chanting, Pythagorean Theorem, triangle, sophomore, panic button, Derek Hess, Beavis and Butthead, brain, Chicago, living room, Mr. T Experience, The Shining, Rock of Love, Bret Michaels, strippers, vacation, therapy, the Ramones, Magic 8 Ball, Buddha, crucifix, dinner, pain killers, Valparaiso, Blow, Jesus Fish, soccer ball, PT Cruiser

Music, Music Review Sep 1, 1988
Terms of interment: retrospecting the Ramones and the Clash
- By Bill Wyman
- Tags: Music Review, Rock Etc., punk, The Ramones, The Clash

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'If I think too much about the music it stinks': An interview with the Clean's David Kilgour

Talking to the front man and guitarist of the New Zealand trio, who play Lincoln Hall on Monday.

Artist on Artist: Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family

"As songwriters, we have three and a half minutes. What can you do in that time? Let's bring up some crazy things to talk about."

Reader's Agenda Thu 1/9: Jay Z, Hellcab, and Punk Rock Karaoke

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, January 9

In Rotation: Ned Hepburn of Death and Taxes on the awesomeness of the new Daft Punk album

Plus: RedEye columnist Ernest Wilkins on the latest from the "Hot Cheetos & Takis" kids, the Reader's Miles Raymer on finally liking Vampire Weekend, and more

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The Island of Misfit Dates

Sticking to my resolution this year, reminded again where yellow snow comes from, and the most obvious thing not to do in front of your date.

I'm Like "Huh" and She's All "Hey"

Let's talk about how we really feel. On second thought, let's not. On third thought, let's quit wasting time and go back to that first thought.

Terms of interment: retrospecting the Ramones and the Clash

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'If I think too much about the music it stinks': An interview with the Clean's David Kilgour

Talking to the front man and guitarist of the New Zealand trio, who play Lincoln Hall on Monday.

Artist on Artist: Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family

"As songwriters, we have three and a half minutes. What can you do in that time? Let's bring up some crazy things to talk about."

Reader's Agenda Thu 1/9: Jay Z, Hellcab, and Punk Rock Karaoke

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, January 9

In Rotation: Ned Hepburn of Death and Taxes on the awesomeness of the new Daft Punk album

Plus: RedEye columnist Ernest Wilkins on the latest from the "Hot Cheetos & Takis" kids, the Reader's Miles Raymer on finally liking Vampire Weekend, and more

Video The Island of Misfit Dates

Sticking to my resolution this year, reminded again where yellow snow comes from, and the most obvious thing not to do in front of your date.

I'm Like "Huh" and She's All "Hey"

Let's talk about how we really feel. On second thought, let's not. On third thought, let's quit wasting time and go back to that first thought.

Terms of interment: retrospecting the Ramones and the Clash

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