Archive for the ‘ Review ’ Category

Above & Beyond’s “Group Therapy” review

In a day where singles and remixes fly in-and-out of obscurity on a daily basis, it’s refreshing to hear a piece of work from a long-loved group like Above & Beyond in the trio’s “Group Therapy” artist album.

Three years in the making, Tony, Jono and Paavo take us on a spiritual journey of love, life and relationships in 15 songs reminiscent of Above & Beyond classics like “Can’t Sleep” and “No One on Earth.”

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Sonar Chicago 2010 review

This story was originally published on DePauliaOnline.com on September 27.

On Sept. 9-11, Chicago experienced Sonar, the long-running experimental music festival originating from Barcelona, Spain in 1994.

Marking the end of a long summer of events in Chicago, Sonar offered something different than predecessors like Pitchfork, Lollapalooza or the North Coast Music Festival. Drawing 8,000 visitors over three days, Sonar countered big names, pricy tickets and massive crowds with a free, intimate show that won’t soon be forgotten by those who experienced it.

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Album review of Chemical Brothers’ ‘Further’

Check out this review of the Chemical Brothers’ new album ‘Further,’ from Charlotte Otter on MusicWeek.com.

Booka Shade ‘MORE!’ review

A review of Booka Shade’s new album, ‘MORE!’ by Joshua P. Ferguson in TimeOut Chicago.