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Sufjan Stevens Calls 50 States Project "Such a Joke"

By Justin Jacobs on 4:00 PM on November 3, 2009

At the time, it seemed impossibly ambitious: Write an album for all 50 states, each capturing both the obvious glories and flaws, but also the hidden idiosyncrasies of its chosen bit of America. Sufjan Stevens’ first attempt was a gorgeously lush, whispered look at a state most often cast in a harsh, mechanic light: Greetings from Michigan: The Great Lake State. Next up was another midwestern state, Illinois. With beautiful anthems like “Chicago” and “Jacksonville,” the album shot Stevens to the top of the indie heap, a folk singer as ambitious as he was introspective.... read more

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Lou Barlow and Dinosaur Jr. Tour Diary - 10/15/09 - Chicago, IL

By Lou Barlow on 3:40 PM on October 20, 2009

Back at the vic theater. Last time I was here was a Sebadoh show in '96 (?) in which we alienated the big commercial station that sponsored the show, Q101, when a friend ripped down their banner. The promo people at Sub Pop begged me to write a letter of apology. Don't remember if I did or not. I hope i didn't.... read more

Found in: Blogs, Dear Diary

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to Perform Born to Run in its Entirety in Chicago

By Caroline Klibanoff on 8:55 AM on July 29, 2009

By now, it should come as no surprise that Bruce Springsteen is tireless, rocking stages with an energy that belies his 59 years. But perhaps the secret to his fountain of youth lies within the legendary E Street Band itself, which will help him perform their classic 1975 album Born to Run in its entirety at their Sept. 20 concert in Chicago.... read more

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Nightmare on Elm Street Seeks Chicago Extras

By Angela Pham on 4:30 PM on June 1, 2009

New Line Cinema is bringing Freddy back, and he's looking for you. No, it's not a dream. A casting call for extras in the Chicagoland area is taking place now to help recreate the 1984 Wes Craven film, and if the glove fits (bwa ha ha), you might end up behind the lens of director Samuel Bayer, who has worked on music videos for David Bowie, the Cranberries and the Smashing Pumpkins.... read more

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Kanye West Holds Second "Stay in School" Concert

By Caroline Klibanoff on 2:18 PM on May 22, 2009

For the second time, Kanye West has agreed to perform a benefit "Stay in School" concert in Chicago, supporting Students Helping Our World. S.H.O.W. was formed by David Abrams, a sophomore at Chicago's Highland Park High School, who approached West about the project.... read more

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Paste's St. Patrick's Day Playlist

By Caitlin Strandberg on 12:30 PM on March 17, 2009

Dump loads of green dye into your local river, get gussied up in an overwhelming amount of green apparel, drink your weight in Guinness, regret that decision tomorrow morning and pop on this playlist: It's Saint Patrick's Day! Even if you aren't Irish, chances are you know someone who is, and it would be selfish not to celebrate their heritage, so we're here to help. Today is all about Irish beverages (car bombs, Guinness, Jameson), the color green, luckiness, shamrocks, general Irish pride, and of course, music about all of the above. Maybe that's not all today is about, but... read more

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