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Meat Wave – Volcano Park
Self-released – Release Date: 6/11/21
Earlier this month, Meat Wave released a six-song EP, titled Volcano Park. Despite their last full-length being released over four years ago, the band has returned sounding as angst-filled and inspired as ever. The first song, “Tugboat,” begins with a foreboding riff and a marching rhythm. An instrumental bridge emerges that aggressively thrashes between chords and slyly finds its way to a shouted chorus. The song culminates with an incendiary ending that accentuates the drumming of Ryan Wizniak. The next entry, “For Sale,” exudes old school Chicago punk, mixed with a hint of surf rock. It’s not unlike Naked Raygun, but Meat Wave definitely puts their own distinctive stamp on the style.
“Yell at the Moon” opens with a discreet intro that explodes into a seriously badass riff. Here, the whole band is working together, like a true power trio, to generate a ton of noise. The vocals of singer/guitarist Chris Sutter sound somewhat imposing, thanks in part to a burly, stomping rhythm. The song continues to intensify until the epic riff returns and the band lets loose. Sutter justifiably exhibits a bit of swagger near the end, delivering several rock ‘n’ roll howls. The next track, “Truth Died,” changes things up with a spacey, alt-rock vibe. It seems likely that its lyrics reference the political climate in America during the last four years, and this matches the mood of the instrumentation extremely well.
The final song on Volcano Park, “Fire Dreams,” starts with a chugging rhythm that sounds like a slow-moving freight train. It plods along, anchored by bassist Joe Gac, before a pensive verse takes shape. The vocals are somewhat haunting and similar in tone to the two-note guitar riff. The middle section shifts and gets fairly quiet, as the band demonstrates their mastery of dynamics, before the song rises to the record’s most powerful and chaotic section. “Fire Dreams” is by all accounts a multi-layered entry and highly representative of the EP as a whole. The writing, performances and production of these songs are all spot-on, with Meat Wave sounding as though they’re poised to create something truly exceptional with their next album.
Ian’s Party 2020 Announces First Wave Lineup
The 13th annual Ian’s Party will take place Friday, January 3rd – Sunday, January 5th at both Chop Shop and Subterranean. The first wave lineup was revealed today and includes performances by Meat Wave, The Brokedowns, Vacation, The Bobby Conn Experience, Absolutely Not, Ono, C.H.E.W., No Men, Lung, Paper Mice, Typesetter, Howardian, Joshua Virtue, Malci, and Two Houses. In addition, the following acts will also appear: Blacker Face, Hitter, Masonic Wave, Bruges, Wood Chickens, Lovely Little Girls, Bev Rage and the Drinks, Topomaka, Hawley, Wig, Clickbait, Nonnie Parry, Abertooth Lincoln, and American Draft.
Early Bird weekend passes will go on sale Friday, November 1st at 10:00 AM and are available for $30 each. Purchase them here and be advised they’ll remain at this price until Sunday, November 3rd, but will increase after that. Single day passes will be available soon and more bands will be announced at a later date.
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Ian’s Party 2019 Announces Daily Lineups
Artwork by Frank Okay // Photos by Katie Hovland
We’re happy to unveil the single day lineups for this year’s Ian’s Party, which kicks off on Friday, January 4th. Opening night will feature Salvation, Montrose Man, Fitness, Absolutely Not, ONO, Ganser, and others at Subterranean. Bands will be playing both upstairs and downstairs stages. On the same evening, Chop Shop will host Toys That Kill, Drilling For Blasting, The Brokedowns, Bust!, The Slow Death, Butcher’s Union and more. Chop Shop will divide its stage in half for the event, with bands playing on either side to limit downtime between sets. There’s also a late show on Friday at Chop Shop with Canadian Rifle and others. Continue Reading…
The Arrivals to play Ian’s Party 2019
All photos by Katie Hovland
On Friday, January 4th – Sunday, January 6th, the 12th annual Ian’s Party will take place at Chop Shop and Subterranean. Nearly 40 bands have been confirmed for the event so far, including The Brokedowns, Canadian Rifle, Drilling For Blasting, Elephant Gun, The House That Gloria Vanderbilt, Meat Wave, Sincere Engineer, Toys That Kill and many others. Also, we’re proud to announce that The Arrivals will be playing Ian’s Party 2019, marking their first hometown show in over five years. Beginning today, weekend passes are available at the presale price of $40 and can be purchased here. As of November 1st, weekend passes will be $60. Check back for further details as more announcements will be made soon.
High Priests – “Control”
Last month, Chicago’s High Priests released their debut album on Triple Eye Industries, called Spinning. The trio features Mikey Alesi, (vocals/guitar) Justin Gutierrez, (bass) and Mustafa Daka, (drums). Collectively, they’ve played in or currently play in bands such as: The Brokedowns, Wide Angles and Post Child. Recorded by Joe Gac, (Meat Wave) and mastered by Justin Perkins, the record does an impressive job of balancing the group’s inherent rawness with an appropriate amount of polish, thereby allowing the intricacies of the arrangements to really standout. When asked about the recording process, Daka said “I’ve recorded with Joe so many times over the years. He’s who I want to continue working with because I feel he gets better every time and he’s already amazing.”
We’re streaming the album’s opening track below, “Control,” which exemplifies the band’s fierce interpretation of contemporary noise-rock. When speaking as to how they typically go about songwriting, Daka said “Mikey usually comes in with a song and I beat my brain up a little to figure out any of his weird timings. Then Justin and I figure out parts that we think best complement what Mikey’s written and eventually they end up all being fun songs to play.” Take a listen to “Control” now and purchase the record here.
Meat Wave
Photo by Katie Hovland at Riot Fest, Chicago
Last month, Meat Wave released their second full-length for Side One Dummy, called The Incessant. Recorded by engineer Steve Albini, the album finds the band refining their take on unabashed, hook-heavy post-punk. We spoke with singer/guitarist Chris Sutter about the record’s lyrics, many of which address themes like confrontation and accountability, yet there’s also a sense of dark humor that’s discreetly built-in. Additionally, we talked about the album’s writing process, what it was like working with Albini, their upcoming European tour and more. The band’s lineup is solidified by bassist Joe Gac and drummer Ryan Wizniak, and don’t forget to check out their video for “Run You Out” after the interview. Continue Reading…
Post Child – Wax Wings
Album artwork by Aertime
Today, Post Child will release their second album, called Wax Wings. It was recorded by Joe Gac, (Meat Wave) and is available courtesy of In the Lake Records. The band’s lineup is comprised of singer Bryan Alvarez, guitarist Jared Olson, bassist Justin Gutierrez and drummer Mustafa Daka. Post Child’s members have also lent their talents to bands such as Elephant Gun, High Priests and The Brokedowns. Tonight, they’ll celebrate the record’s release with a free show at Emporium Arcade that also features Closed Mouths and Sonny Falls. Check out a stream of the full album below and for those attending the show, be sure to grab Wax Wings on limited edition cassette, (50 black and 50 pink).
Meat Wave
Photo by Katie Hovland
This fall, Meat Wave released their second album and first for Side One Dummy, entitled Delusion Moon. We recently spoke with singer/guitarist Chris Sutter and talked about what writing and recording the record was like, as well as what some of its songs are about. We also discussed the album’s cover art, some of the band’s recent tours and their plans for next year. Don’t forget to check out Meat Wave when they play Ian’s Party on Sunday, January 3rd at Double Door. Continue Reading…
Riot Fest, 2015
For its inaugural year in Douglas Park, Riot Fest continued to grow and expand, while still retaining its formula of legacy acts mixed with eclectic and emerging artists. Despite the change of location, Riot Fest felt right at home in its new digs, taking advantage of an open layout that made for easy navigation from one stage to another. There was a little rain and a fair amount of mud, but those that weren’t deterred by the elements were treated to a surplus of memorable sets from a genuinely diverse collection of bands. We recapped some of our favorite moments and observations from what was an eventful, action-packed weekend. Written by Jamie Ludwig, (JL) and Bill Denker, (BD). Photos by Katie Hovland.
The Brokedowns – “Born on the Bayou Too”
Cover art by Matt Semke
Back in December, The Brokedowns released their second album for Red Scare Industries, entitled Life Is a Breeze. Containing 16 songs in total, the record is not only comprehensive, but also a good representation of the band’s best characteristics. There are influences of Dillinger Four and Hot Snakes to be found, but those are overshadowed by The Brokedowns’ unique take on Midwestern punk and the sheer amount of aggression they generate in their songwriting. This Sunday, 3/01, they’re playing Beat Kitchen, along with Meat Wave, Canadian Rifle and Foul Tip. The show starts at 8:00 PM, is 17+ and costs $8. Check out a track from Life Is a Breeze below, called “Born on the Bayou Too.”
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Elephant Gun – “I Know Why”
Elephant Gun, which features members of Meat Wave, Truman & His Trophy, Rad Payoff and more, will self-release their latest full-length, Castle Boots, this Sunday, 4/27. It was recorded by Joe Gac and has artwork from Frank Porcaro. To celebrate, the band is playing a record release show at Township on the same day. The event starts at 8:00 PM and is 21+, with openers Chicken Happen, Hot Garbage and Secret Science. Also, fans that bring their own jump drive will be able to download Elephant Gun’s entire new album for free. Check out an exclusive stream from Castle Boots below, called “I Know Why.”
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Meat Wave
Photo by Katie Hovland
Chicago’s Meat Wave formed in late 2011 and last fall released their debut, self-titled album. The band’s lineup is comprised of singer/guitarist Chris Sutter, bassist Joe Gac and drummer Ryan Wizniak. In addition to Meat Wave, its members also play in bands like Wide Angles, Elephant Gun and Truman & His Trophy. By combining contemporary influences with traditional punk tendencies, Meat Wave has created a sound that’s urgent, unique and deserving of attention. We spoke with the band before their recent show at Subterranean and discussed how they formed, what recording their album was like, future plans and more. Also, check out a stream of Meat Wave’s song “Brother” below. Continue Reading…
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