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- Blogs, Bleader Aug 13, 2018
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Confest 2018 and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
The Sea and Cake at Pritzker Pavilion and more goings on 8/13-8/16
- Blogs, Bleader May 21, 2018
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The Sea and Cake and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle and more goings-on 5/21-5/24
- Music, Concert Preview May 11, 2018
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The Sea and Cake weather major shifts to produce another jewel of glistening guitar pop, Any Day
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2018
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The Millennium Park Summer Music Series announces its 2018 lineup
This year's Millennium Park summer series has one-third fewer concerts than the 2017 version—but on the plus side, some of them are great.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 19, 2016
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Listen to an overlooked 1993 classic from Chicago's Shrimp Boat
Pitchfork and New City both recently tackled Chicago's music scene in 1993, but neither gave much love to the beautiful, eclectic art-pop of Shrimp Boat.
- Music, In Rotation Apr 21, 2015
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Sam Prekop of the Sea and Cake on a reissued minimalist classic
Plus: Artist David Hartt on Starcircleanatomy’s grimy electronics, the Reader’s Peter Margasak on a Ghanaian highlife pioneer, and more
- Music, Artist on Artist Nov 19, 2013
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Artist on Artist: Fingerstyle guitarist William Tyler talks to Douglas McCombs of Brokeback and Tortoise
"There's definitely a way to be lyrical without lyrics."
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 19, 2013
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Best Outcall Soundman
Elliot Dicks of Elliotsound
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2012
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Thrill Jockey founder Bettina Richards on the label's 20th-anniversary party
Tonight Thrill Jockey celebrates its 20th anniversary with a party at the Empty Bottle, but just what will happen remains a mystery
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2012
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Reader's Agenda, Thu 12/20: Thrill Jockey turns 20, "Holiday Fantasia," and Cameron Esposito
What's on the Agenda for Thursday, December 20, 2012
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 19, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Arbouretum, "World Split Open"
Live video of Arbouretum playing at Thrill Jockey's 20th-anniversary show in Baltimore; the Chicago installment happens on Thursday at the Empty Bottle.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 29, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Mon 10/29
What's on the Agenda for Monday, October 29, 2012
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 25, 2012
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Outrageous synth pop, new psychedelic garage, revitalized art-rock, and more on the B Side
Baathhaus, Radar Eyes, Ono, R. Kelly, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 5, 2012
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This week on the B Side
The weird world of Lil B, a nice talk between two members of the old D.C. punk royalty, a new girl-group tribute act, and more
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 3, 2012
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Gossip Wolf: Sisters doin' it for themselves
An all-girl 60s cover group. Plus: Upcoming releases from Zapruder Point, the Sea and Cake, and David Daniell & Doug McCombs
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 4, 2009
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The Sea and Cake's commercial break
Citibank and the Sea and Cake
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 26, 2008
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9/27 -- Macy's Day of Music
9/27: Symphony Hall hosts eight hours of free music, from Mussorgsky to mariachi