Music

Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Indie Rockers New Album Inspired by Eau Claire

Though Dear Adora is picking up speed in Chicago, the band’s recently released self-titled album got its start right here in Eau Claire.

words by Trevor Kupfer

Music

Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Low

a solid 16 years on the indie scene, and still going strong

Low is a band of dichotomies. They’re rockstars who bring their kids with them on tour. Alan Sparhawk (the driving force behind the band) is a Mormon who likes to drink. 

words by Ian Jacoby

Cinema

Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Local Film: Siren’s Song

Scottish folklore inspires local filmmakers debut

Siren’s Song is a modern version of a Scottish siren legend in which a seaman betrays his young lover ...

words by Carrie Weiss

Cinema

Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Carmike Gets Indie Again

Carmike Cinemas in Eau Claire’s Oakwood Mall is once again hosting an Independent Film Series.

words by Bailey Berg

Music

Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Laarks Go Kosher

Laarks sign with Absolutely Kosher, plan album re-release and tour

The band’s hard work is coming to fruition in the shape of a record deal with one of the most well-known indie-rock labels in the business.

words by Andy Plank

Music

Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Put Da Duke Wit Da Coconut

quirky songsmiths record album four states apart

The duo cites eclectic mock-rockers Ween as an influence on their refusal to be just one band.

words by Ted Waldbillig

Music

Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Riding High

former locals Megafaun release sophomore album

The dudes are no stranger to good press from the sometimes fickle indie rock media elite, but this album seems to be teetering on the verge of something great.

words by Ian Jacoby

Music

Issue #125 April 30, 2009

A New Stunt for the Daredevil

energetic trio releases poetic (and rocking) new album

"We didn’t have any money, so we went with cheap and good.” – Jason Sunde

words by Eric Rasmussen

Music

Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Cedarwell w/ Daredevil

local indie favorites tag team teahouse with lone folker

local indie favorites tag team teahouse with lone folker

words by Ian Jacoby

Music

Issue #118 January 22, 2009

Daredevil to Release Full-Length Album in May

DCW signs with Amble Down for the band's first full-length album.

Features

Issue #115 December 4, 2008

BON IVER:
Anywhere from Here

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is championing the Chippewa Valley with every climbing step.

From his days in local bands Mount Vernon and DeYarmond Edison, Vernon’s roots here run deep ...

words by Ken Szymanski

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

You're Not Pretty

local band Meridene unveils new album (listen to some tracks)

The word "catchy" came up quite a bit in the interviews with Meridene.

words by Ian Jacoby

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

New EP, T-shirt Will Be Released At Bon Iver Show

On December 22, locals will have the unique privilege of seeing its hometown phenom ...

words by Carrie Weiss

Music

Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Midwest Tour for Gentle Guest

Two months after releasing its rowdy, dirty blues debut, The Gentle Guest is hitting the road.

words by Andy Plank

Music

Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Mike Mangione

Chicago singer-songwriter comes to the House of Rock

éA definite must have for any fan of folk and Indie music genres."

words by Mark Koenig