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The Shins perform 'New Slang' on Sound Opinions
As summer peeks around the corner, I can't think of a more fitting song to listen to than The Shins' "New Slang." Even if it doesn't change your life, maybe it'll change your summer. Here's James...
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Judson Claiborne perform 'Doula' on Eight Forty-Eight
Monday on Eight Forty-Eight we were joined by Chris Salveter and Ryan Boyles of the indie folk four-piece, Judson Claiborne, before the band set out on their East Coast tour.
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Van Hunt performs 'The Savage, Sincere L of P' on Sound Opinions
R&B maverick Van Hunt brought his band into our studios recently and did a scorching set of five songs mostly from his recent "What Were You Hoping For?" album. This video is of a B-side from that...
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Lydia Loveless performs Chris Isaak on Sound Opinions
There's a chance that Ohio native Lydia Loveless could have been the next Carrie Underwood. That's what the producer of her first album, The Only Man.
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Lydia Loveless performs 'Steve Earle' on Sound Opinions
Another great video from Lydia Loveless' Sound Opinions session. This one is the song about a stalker that she imagines in alt-country hero Steve Earle.
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Aimee Mann performs Save Me on Sound Opinions
This weekend Aimee Mann is the guest on Sound Opinions. What better song to share on the Thursday that Oscar nominations are announced than her own nominated song, Save Me from the Magnolia soundtrack?...
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Cloud Nothings perform Fall In at WBEZ
Our High Fidelity Music Series was lucky to have Cloud Nothings perform for us last fall. Here's their single, "Fall In."
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Ty Segall performs You're The Doctor on Sound Opinions at Lincoln Hall
Prolific California garage-rocker Ty Segall and his band were on Sound Opinions a few months back. Here's one of the best songs from their performance, recorded in front of a live audience at Chicago's...
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The dBs perform Neverland on Sound Opinions
The legendary power pop band The dB's are on Sound Opinions this week. For their session they played a number of songs from their recent release, but closed things out with this version of "Neverland"...
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Black Prairie perform Richard Manuel at WBEZ High Fidelity Music Series
Members of Black Prairie may be more well-known for their work with other projects (The Decemberist, Portlandia), but they certainly seem most comfortable playing the rootsy, homespun tunes of their...
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Black Prairie perform Rock of Ages at WBEZ High Fidelity Music Series
This week on the podcast we bring you another song from our Black Prairie concert. This time the rootsy, homespun side project of The Decemberists perform their original tune, "Rock of Ages."
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Black Prairie perform How Do You Ruin Me at WBEZ High Fidelity Music Series
Portland's Black Prairie performed in our studios a few months ago for our High Fidelity members. This song came midway in the set and features beautiful harmony vocals and a nice use of the zither.
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Jacco Gardner performs Clear The Air on WBEZ
Jacco Gardner performed yesterday on the Morning Shift. Here’s the baroque pop by way of the Netherlands on “Clear The Air.”
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Black Prairie perform Do You Believe at the High Fidelity Music Series
The Decemberists' side project perform their song Do You Believe? for the first time in concert. It was part of "The Storm In The Barn," a project commissioned by the Oregon Children's Theater.
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Kurt Vile performs Never Run Away on Sound Opinions
Philly's favorite son wears his psychedelic troubadour hat for this solo performance of the song "Never Run Away" from his new album, Wakin On A Pretty Daze, on this week's Sound Opinions.
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Mucca Pazza perform "The Fox Hunt" on Navy Pier
When you have Mucca Pazza performing, it's a special occasion. When the sprawling marching band performed on The Morning Shift, we asked them to stick around and play a song in our public studio for...
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Billy Bragg performs "Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key"
The legendary British troubadour was on WBEZ's Afternoon Shift recently and appropriately performed "Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key" from his collaboration with Wilco, Mermaid Avenue.
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JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound perform "Baaadnews" in the High Fidelity Music...
The Chicago post-punk soul band performed in WBEZ's High Fidelity Music Series in December. Though they made their name covering Wilco's "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," the group is really at its...
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JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound perform "Before You Die" in the High Fidelity...
Another song from the Chicago post-punk soul band's High Fidelity Music Series show. This week we bring you a track from the just-released album, Howl- "Before You Die."
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Wild Belle perform "Love Like This" on Sound Opinions
At the core of Wild Belle’s breezy pop and trip hop is an intense bond between brother-sister musicians Elliot and Natalie Bergman. That's front and center on this performance of their song "Love Like...
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Kurt Vile performs Baby's Arms on Sound Opinions
By popular demand, here's another video from Kurt Vile's recent Sound Opinions session. This is his hit single from Smoke Ring For My Halo- Baby's Arms.
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Wild Belle perform "Another Girl" on Sound Opinions
The trip-hop/reggae/soul of Wild Belle is back for another week on the Live Music Thursday podcast. This song didn't make it into their episode of Sound Opinions, but it's a soulful rave-up that will...
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Caroline Rose performs "America Religious" on WBEZ's Morning Shift
Caroline Rose of Burlington, Vermont performs America Religious from the album of the same name.
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Cheap Trick perform "Surrender" on Sound Opinions
Rockford's finest visited the WBEZ studios to talk about the 35th anniversary of their landmark album "Live at Budokan" on Sound Opinions. Hear the conversation with Cheap Trick on this week's episode...
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Arcade Fire perform "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) on Sound Opinions
As Arcade Fire prep their new album for release, we revisit the band's visit to Sound Opinions with this performance of "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)."
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Savages perform "Shut Up" on Sound Opinions
The exciting new band Savages perform live at Lincoln Hall in Chicago for Sound Opinions. The entire session will be available to watch soon, but enjoy this performance of the song "Shut Up" now.
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Ssssnake performs "The War" on WBEZ's Morning Shift
This week's podcast features the ssssounds of Ssssnake, aka former Chicagoan Noah Tabakin. His old band, Dead Rider, is on the harsher, and at times scarier tip.
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Ben Sollee performs "Unfinished" at a WBEZ High Fidelity concert
Ben Sollee is a cellist from Kentucky with a special gift for translating his instrument into a rock style like Ben Folds or Andrew Bird. He performed in the WBEZ studios in the most recent season of...
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Bomba Estereo perform 'Pa' Respirar' at a WBEZ High Fidelity concert
A few months back the Colombian "electro tropical" band Bomba Estéreo performed an acoustic set for WBEZ's High Fidelity Music Series. Here's a captivating version of their single "Pa' Respirar."
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Tal National perform 'Kaani' on WBEZ's Worldview
Tal National is a band from Niamey, the capital of Niger. Their music combines Saharan and West African sounds with upbeat guitars. The band’s newest album, Kaani, is a combination of original...
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Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps perform "Half About Being A Woman"...
Minnesotan singer-songwriter Caroline Smith recently brought her soulful sounds to WBEZ's Morning Shift. Here she's joined by her band The Good Night Sleeps for the Muscle Shoals-sounding song "Half...
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Parquet Courts perform "Stoned and Starving" on Sound Opinions
The New York post-punk band brought their hook-filled tunes to Lincoln Hall this summer for a special Sound Opinions taping. Here's an extended version of their hit single "Stoned and Starving".
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Moonface performs 'Julia with Blue Jeans On' at WBEZ
Spencer Krug performed the title track off his new Moonface album, "Julia with Blue Jeans On" in WBEZ's studios recently. Jesse Menendez of Vocalo joined him for a short interview before Spencer played...
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Moonface performs 'Barbarian' and 'Barbarian II' at WBEZ
Spencer Krug performed 'Barbarian' and 'Barbarian II' from his new Moonface album, "Julia with Blue Jeans On" in WBEZ's studios recently.
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Deltron 3030 perform 'City Rising From The Ashes' on Sound Opinions
In the season two premiere of Live Music Thursday, we present the hip-hop fantasy supergroup Deltron 3030 (including Del The Funky Homosapien, Dan The Automator and Kid Koala) performing their song...
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Courtney Barnett performs 'Avant Gardener' at WBEZ High Fidelity Music Series...
The Melbourne, Australia band Courtney Barnett and the Courtney Barnetts performed their first show in the United States in 2014 at WBEZ's studios for a High Fidelity Music Series show.
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Nightmares On Wax perform 'Be, I Do' at a WBEZ High Fidelity Music Series...
George Evelyn has been making music as Nightmares On Wax for 25 years. As one of the creators of trip-hop, he knows how to create a very specific vibe. He brought that vibe to WBEZ's studios last...
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Rodrigo y Gabriela perform 'Santo Domingo' on Sound Opinions
Rodrigo y Gabriela are a duo from Mexico City who have been performing together since 2001. Rodrigo y Gabriela bring together elements of nuevo flamenco, jazz, and metal on classical guitars. The duo...
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Allen Toussaint performs ‘Old Records’ on Sound Opinions
New Orleans’ musician Allen Toussaint has been an influential figure as a pianist and vocalist, composer, arranger, and record producer. Since the 60’s, he has written hits for New Orleans R&B...
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Secret Colours perform ‘It Can’t Be Simple’ on Vocalo
Secret Colours is a local Chicago music collective that has its roots in rock. Since they formed in 2010, not only have there been changes to the individuals involved with the collective, but their...
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Pelican performs ‘Immutable Dusk’ on Sound Opinions
Pelican is a post-metal band from Des Plaines, Illinois.
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M&O ‘Jimmy Savannah’ on Vocalo’s Live from Studio 10
M&O, AKA Milo and Otis, from Chicago, Illinois play fresh R&B that’s been appropriately called “Adventure Soul.” This week on Live Music Thursday, M&O performs ‘Jimmy Savannah’ from their...
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Kelis performs Jerk Ribs on Sound Opinions
Kelis performs her song Jerk Ribs from the album Food on Sound Opinions. This is episode one of season three of the Live Music Thursday podcast.
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Benjamin Booker Performs 'Have You Seen My Son?' on Sound Opinions
Based in New Orleans, Benjamin Booker is the next big artist you need to know. He plays a raw blend of garage rock, blues, and soul. This week on Live Music Thursday, Benjamin Booker performs 'Have You...
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Angel Olsen Performs ‘Lights Out’ on Sound Opinions
Folk and indie rock singer and guitarist Angel Olsen has an impressive résumé, having worked with Bonnie “Prince” Billy and The Cairo Gang and collaborated with Tim Kinsella (Cap’n Jazz) and LeRoy Bach...
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The Both Perform ‘No Sir’ on Sound Opinions
Seasoned musicians Aimee Mann and Ted Leo started playing as The Both in 2013. The duo is a match made in heaven complete with rock and roll harmonies. This week on Live Music Thursday, The Both...
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Tweedy Perform ‘Flowering’ on Sound Opinions
In June of 2014, Spencer Tweedy (drums) joined his father Jeff Tweedy and company to create their new musical endeavor simply titled Tweedy.
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Spoon Performs ‘Rainy Taxi’ on Sound Opinions
After a few years on break exploring other projects, Austin rock band Spoon is back. This week on Live Music Thursday, Spoon performs ‘Rainy Taxi’ from their 2014 critically acclaimed album They Want...
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Bring Your Ray Gun Performs ‘Break It Off’ for Chicago Singles Club
Chicago’s four piece dance-punk band Bring Your Ray Gun always brings the party you can’t miss. This week on Live Music Thursday, Chicago Singles Club presents Bring Your Ray Gun at The Empty Bottle...
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Empires Perform ‘Silverfire’ on Vocalo’s Live from Studio 10
Since they started, Chicago's Empires have been committed to a DIY approach to music. That, and their hard work ethic has nurtured their impressive output of anthemic rock albums. It’s these factors...
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