Solid Sound wrapped up with a day of clear skies and bright sun. A last-minute opening performance by Daughter of Swords (in place of Le Ren) started things off easy
What is Kurt Vile supposed to do? He reliably releases a good record every couple of years and then he moves on, should he fixate on the greatness of Wagonwheel
Most festivals leave you racing between sets, compromising time with your favorite—or your new favorite—acts as you try not to miss anything. But at Solid Sound, no artists overlap, giving
In a new weekly roundup, Glide drops caustic commentary on selected tracks from release day Friday. Dehd – “Empty in My Mind” On this new album, Dehd leans slightly away
It wouldn’t be a Solid Sound festival without the promise of a rainstorm and the first day of the first festival in three years was no exception. Nearby thunder and
When John Hiatt’s eighth album, Bring The Family, came out thirty-five years ago (5/29/87), it was the pivotal album of his career. And it has remained so in the interim,
Chicago’s Dehd has carved out a particular niche for themselves with their male/female vocal jumps, distinct guitar tones, and unnatural knack for melody. Their 2019 breakout, Water is a great
When Pete Townshend walked onstage, he thanked the crowd while mentioning he wasn’t sure The Who would ever play Madison Square Garden again. There was a palpable sense of joy
Back in April, Wilco announced their 12th studio album Cruel Country will be released Friday, May 27. A double album that has the Chicago band leaning into the Country music
“This is my wheelhouse. I love a narrative housed in a three-minute burner. The song was written after reading Gods of Howl Mountain by Taylor Brown. It is a tip
