The Messthetics’ Joe Lally talks instrumental rock ahead of Tuesday’s RecordBar show

The Messthetics’ Joe Lally talks instrumental rock ahead of Tuesday’s RecordBar show

The Messthetics’ Joe Lally talks instrumental rock ahead of Tuesday’s RecordBar show

Be it the intro to Fugazi’s “Waiting Room,” Ataxia’s “Dust,” or “Drop Foot,” from the new Messthetics’ album, Anthropocosmic Nest, bassist Joe Lally’s sound is instantly recognizable—an insistent but groovy fretwork that’s been worming its way into the ears of music fans for nearly three decades now. The Messthetics—Lally, drummer Brendan Canty (also of Fugazi), and guitarist Anthony Pirog—formed a…

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The Get Up Kids, Giants Chair, Flare Tha Rebel, and more of this month’s finest local music videos

The Get Up Kids, Giants Chair, Flare Tha Rebel, and more of this month’s finest local music videos

The Get Up Kids, Giants Chair, Flare Tha Rebel, and more of this month’s finest local music videos

This month’s set of visually enticing local music videos features Flare Tha Rebel tackles code-switching, the Get Up Kids meeting up with Lou Barlow, Giants Chair diving into the past (and returning with a new record), and MB58 kicking it on an airplane wing—among other stunners. Flare Tha Rebel, “Fuh Wit’ Me” As a member of hip-hop collective Anti-Crew, Flare…

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Gregory Alan Isakov and Oh Pep! at the Truman: photos

Gregory Alan Isakov and Oh Pep! at the Truman: photos

Gregory Alan Isakov and Oh Pep! at the Truman: photos

Gregory Alan Isakov with Oh Pep! The Truman Saturday, October 20 Dark indie folk contrasted with introspective pop Saturday night at the Truman. Gregory A…

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Photos: AJJ, Kimya Dawson, Laura Stevenson, and Shellshag at the Granada

Photos: AJJ, Kimya Dawson, Laura Stevenson, and Shellshag at the Granada

Photos: AJJ, Kimya Dawson, Laura Stevenson, and Shellshag at the Granada

AJJAJJ with Kimya Dawson, Laura Stevenson, and Shellshag The Granada Saturday, October 6 Any one of the opening acts at the Granada on Saturday could have…

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A chat with Andrew Bird ahead of his Kansas City Symphony performance on Saturday

A chat with Andrew Bird ahead of his Kansas City Symphony performance on Saturday

A chat with Andrew Bird ahead of his Kansas City Symphony performance on Saturday

Andrew BirdJessi LirolaFiddle player with hot-jazz swing revivalists the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Experimental indie-rock with the Bowl of Fire. Contemplativ…

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Photos: Waxahatchee, Anna St. Louis, and Night Shop, Friday at the White Schoolhouse

Photos: Waxahatchee, Anna St. Louis, and Night Shop, Friday at the White Schoolhouse

Photos: Waxahatchee, Anna St. Louis, and Night Shop, Friday at the White Schoolhouse

WaxahatcheeWaxahatchee with Anna St. Louis and Night Shop Friday, September 21 The White Schoolhouse Petri Productions made the inspired decision to take…

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