Tonight at 7pm CST, the Thursday Casserole is so excited to debut our exclusive interview with James Felice, Josh Rawson, Greg Farley and Dave Estabrook of the New York-based Felice Brothers! We caught up with them before their floor-stompin' show at Lincoln Hall to discuss their new album, Favorite Waitress, how their songwriting process works, touring life, and much more!

As proud new members of the Dualtone Records' family (joining Shovels & Rope, The Lumineers and Casserole-favorite Delta Spirit) The Felice Brothers latest release, Favorite Waitress,  is available now everywhere! 

So be sure to tune in tonight (6/26) at 7pm CST to hear the full interview! You can keep it right here to listen online from anywhere or turn your dial to 88.3FM in the city!

For more information on The Felice Brothers...
Check out their website
Or follow them on Facebook or Twitter

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We are very excited to have Abraham Mellish join The Casserole for an in-studio performance and interview on Saturday May 17th. Listen right here or at wxav.com

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We at the Casserole love Phantogram and have been supporting them the last few years and it was awesome to see them performing their new songs on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check out "Fall In Love" and "Black Out Days"

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The music industry has lost another true visionary in Benjamin Curtis who lost his battle with cancer yesterday. He was 35 years old. Benjamin Curtis was the guitar player and background vocalist for one of our favorite bands, Secret Machines. He went on to be the producer and guitarists for School of Seven Bells. Prior to Secret Machines he was in other bands, always making music.

We've always had the utmost respect for him and his music. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his brother Brandon and all of his friends and loved ones.  He will be greatly missed but we'll continue to appreciate the music he has given us.

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HAIM have announced their debut album, Days Are Gone, will be out September 30th. We can't wait!

Here's the track list:

1. Falling
2. Forever
3. The Wire
4. If I Could Change Your Mind
5. Honey & I
6. Don't Save Me
7. Days Are Gone
8. My Song 5
9. Go Slow
10. Let Me Go
11. Running If You Call My Name

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Dr. Dog have announced their new album, B-Room, out October 1st on Anti- Records.

Listen to the new song, "The Truth" above.
Here's the track list:

1. The Truth
2. Broken Heart
3. Minding the Usher
4. Distant Light
5. Phenomenon
6. Too Weak to Ramble
7. Long Way Down
8. Cuckoo
9. Twilight
10. Rock & Roll
11. Love
12. Nellie

Dr. Dog will shortly announce tour dates. Get excited and check out their website for the best merch!

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Tune in Thursday, July 11 at 6pm (CST) to hear an exclusive interview with Silversun Pickups drummer Christopher Guanlao.

He discusses his approach to drumming, recording their latest album, Neck of the Woods, and recording new material.

You can listen here or tune into WXAV 88.3FM in Chicago.

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Robert Levon Been, Peter Hayes, and Leah Shaprio carry on after the loss of Michael Been, who was not only their producer and mentor but Robert’s father and a father figure for the whole band. On their seventh album, Specter At The Feast, you can hear BRMC as they go through the motions of dealing with such a loss.

In tribute, they cover “Let the Day Begin”; a song from Michael Been’s former band, The Call. The addition of Peter Hayes’ signature guitar sound gives the song a fresh modern update.

“Fire Walker” introduces an irresistible, slow burning groove that is an immediate highlight.  “Funny Games” features Been on the verses while Hayes comes in to sing a dramatic chorus, adding the perfect dynamic. Other standouts include the straight forward rock and roll of 'Hate the Taste' and "Lose Yourself", which is reminiscent of Coldplay's "Fix You" and equally as epic.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club don’t really look to break any new ground, most of these songs could be flawlessly added to any of their previous records. But rather they continue their tradition of quality songwriting.

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In Sound City director Dave Grohl tells two stories. One of Sound City, the legendary recording studio, and how Sound City effected his life.

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Dawes have announced their forthcoming album Stories Don't End. It will be released on April 9th.

Here is the track listing:

Side A
Just Beneath The Surface
From A Window Seat
Just My Luck
Someone Will
Most People
Something In Common

Side B
Hey Lover
Bear Witness
Stories Don't End
From The Right Angle
Side Effects
Just Beneath The Surface (Reprise)

For more information visit their website

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With his soulful style and moving lyrics, Cory Chisel quickly became one of our favorite American musicians in music today. Just before his captivating performance at the Bottom Lounge, we sat down with Cory and band mate Adriel Denae for some exclusive performances of songs from his latest record, Old Believers. Here they are performing "Laura"...

For more information about Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons...
Check out his awesome WEBSITE or follow him on FACEBOOK


And if, for some crazy reason, you don't have his latest record Old Believers, get it HERE! Like now! 

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This weekend The Casserole will be all over Lollapalooza.
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the up to date action. We will be posting a bunch of photos of who we are seeing, what we are doing, and everything in between.
According to the Mayan calendar this could be the last Lollapalooza! Let's celebrate then!
You can contact us on Facebook or Twitter  if you would like to meet up and see some good music with us!

Recommend artists to see:
FRIDAY
Dr. Dog
Dry the River
Metric
Thenewno2
Band of Skulls
The Shins
Dawes (highly recommended!!)
The Black Keys (if you've never seen them before)

SATURDAY
Jeff the Brotherhood
Delta Spirit (highly recommended)
Empires
Fun.
tUnE-yArDs (highly recommended)
Franz Ferdinand
Santigold
Red Hot Chili Peppers

SUNDAY 
White Rabbits
Gary Clark Jr.
Florence + the Machine or At the Drive-In (The most difficult match-up, choose wisely)
Jack White (you know he's recommended)

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Hey everybody!!

We are SUPER excited to bring to you the DEBUT of a brand new video from our friends CHEROKEE FADE!

Cherokee Fade consists of Kevin Yoches and Erin Rose. Their debut album, Waking Up is Hard to Do, was released in November of last year on Milk Route Records and provides the perfect balance of friendly melodies and captivating storytelling.

For our friends out West, Cherokee Fade are going to be playing at the Memphis Cafe TONIGHT! So go check them out! (Tell 'em The Casserole sent you!)

Here they are with the title track off the album,  "Waking Up (Is Hard to Do)"

"Waking Up (is hard to do)" - Cherokee Fade from SHORESCREW.com on Vimeo.

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We were super excited to see one of our favorites, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons deliver an amazing performance on Late Night.

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Hey guys!!!
We are so pumped to bring you two exclusive performances from one of our favorite bands, EVEREST!

We met up with the guys before their outstanding performance at Lincoln Hall last week. They performed for us two songs off their latest record, Ownerless, which is OUT NOW!!

Here is their performance of "Into the Grey,"

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Director James Winters provides his own tribute to MCA with a remake of the Sabotage video featuring some kids. Enjoy!

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Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys lost his battle to cancer today at the age of 47. Far too young.
There has been an outpouring of love for Adam. We will continue that in a tribute of our own.

On May 10th at 6pm we will pay tribute to Adam and the Beastie Boys' music. You can listen right here or on wxav.com

The Beastie Boys are one of the groups that had brought hip-hop to a larger audience and their music continued to evolve throughout the years becoming more sophisticated. They pushed the boundaries and were true artists and true to themselves.

Adam Yauch was an influence to artists spreading across pretty much every genre in music. Adam's music has changed the world forever and more importantly he changed the world. He was heavily involved in the movement to free Tibet and helped found the Tibetan Freedom concerts.

Adam also directed a number of the Beastie Boys music videos under the name Nathaniel Hornblower.

Although he died young he accomplished more than most people do in a long lifetime.

The Beastie Boys posted this on their website:

In the wake of September 11, 2001, Milarepa organized New Yorkers Against Violence, a benefit headlined by Beastie Boys at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom, with net proceeds disbursed to the New York Women’s Foundation Disaster Relief Fund and the New York Association for New Americans (NYANA) September 11th Fund for New Americans-each chosen for their efforts on behalf of 9/11 victims least likely to receive help from other sources.

Under the alias of Nathanial Hörnblowér, Yauch directed iconic Beastie Boys videos including “So Whatcha Want,” “Intergalactic,” “Body Movin” and “Ch-Check It Out.” Under his own name, Yauch directed last year’s Fight For Your Right Revisited, an extended video for “Make Some Noise” from Beastie Boys’ Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, starring Elijah Wood, Danny McBride and Seth Rogen as the 1986 Beastie Boys, making their way through a half hour of cameo-studded misadventures before squaring off against Jack Black, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as Beastie Boys of the future.

Yauch’s passion and talent for filmmaking led to his founding of Oscilloscope Laboratories, which in 2008 released his directorial film debut, the basketball documentary Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot and has since become a major force in independent video distribution, amassing a catalogue of such acclaimed titles as Kelly Reichardt’s Wendy and Lucy, Oren Moverman’s The Messenger, Banksy’s Exit Through The Gift Shop, Lance Bangs and Spike Jonze’s Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait Of Maurice Sendak, and many more.

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Everest released a new song today entitled "Rapture". You can download it for FREE here!

I heard this song for the first time last summer when they opened one of their shows with it. I was blown away immediately because it was so heavy and loud as hell. After the show I asked the band, "What was that song you opened with about the Rapture?" They responded, "Rapture". Now having heard the studio version, its the rocker I remember.

Everest are gearing up to release their third album, Ownerless. Due out on June 26 via ATO.

I reviewed their last album, On Approach, and it was damn near perfect. And "Let Go" was our 2010 song of the year. That statement is not to be taken lightly.

One of my favorite things about Everest is their ability to mix things up. They draw from a slew of influences and it shows through the variety of songs on their albums. Let's hope Ownerless is full of rockers, sweet ballads, and anthems that we all love.

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