more by Christopher John Treacy
[POP] Steely Dan seems like a pretty simple equation for radio listeners familiar with singles like “Do It Again,” “Reeling in the Years,” “FM,” and “Hey Nineteen.” But the writing of creative partners Donald Fagen and Walter Becker is significantly more nuanced than casual...
[INDIE] Essentially a musical vehicle for the songs of Michael Rheinheimer, Attic Abasement has grown into a Rochester-based trio with Keith Parkins and Joe Parker.
[POP] One of the more impressive Athens, Georgia bands to achieve a larger-than-just-local profile in recent memory, New Madrid’s singular brand of psychedelic art-pop is polished, but not to the point of completely losing its edge.
[INDIE] Chicago three-piece Red Francis is on the road this spring supporting their debut full-length, which includes a show at Mohawk Place this
[FOLK] Cabinet, a sextet from Pennsylvania, is a mighty hardworking unit—blending skillful, bluegrass chops with occasional rocking edges.
[COMEDY] Joey Diaz is ready for a Beef on Weck.
[PUNK] The beauty of Palberta is the conveyed impression that they just don’t give a shit if it sounds tight or not.
[INDIE] If Pentimento reminds of something you can’t quite discern, you’re probably thinking of early aughties radio when similar bands were king.