An Interview with David Bazan
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John Ugolini of Kickstand Productions
Kevin Devine vs. Sock Monkey Sound
Aaron Pillar of The Appleseed Cast
Crankupmadonna cranks Sock Monkey Sound

The Felix Culpa perform an acoustic version "The Constant" from their 2010 release "Sever Your Roots". Recorded and filmed live at M.I.A Studios for Sock Monkey Sound Music & Culture Podcast.

Warren Franklin performing "Vows", Live at M.I.A. Studios for the Sock Monkey Sound Music & Culture Podcast.

Jason Beatty dropped by for Sock Monkey Sound and look what happened, he recorded a song! Live at MIA Studios, Jason performs his brand new song "Dreamer".

Joe Reina stopped by recently to record an episode of Sock Monkey Sound Music & culture Podcast and when he did, he recorded a fine song called "Summer Moon" live at MIA Studios.

A+ Releases…

Album Reviews, Articles, Local Local

A+ Releases…

Posted on 03 September 2010

… with wealthy, musical, regional roots from an F+ Psychologically, Depressed, City in an F- Corrupt & Bankrupt State.  Hell yeah, Northern Illinois’s finest;  get some of this, America. {Excellent 2010 regional releases by Joie de Vivre, Lizard Skynard, Staasuhnator Rex, Crankupmadonna, Cameron McGill & What Army} {NOTE: Review Excerpts included from Sock Monkey Sounds [...] Continue Reading

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Too much talent in one room;  not a regular Wednesday night.

Articles, Local Local, Show+Event Reviews

Too much talent in one room; not a regular Wednesday night.

Posted on 30 August 2010

"Too much talent in one room; not a regular Wednesday night." Live @ Kryptonite, Rockford, IL | 08.25.2010 By Andrew Whorehall Continue Reading

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Ke$ha Does Not Understand Similes

The Danger Zone

Ke$ha Does Not Understand Similes

Posted on 23 August 2010

Enignmatic local scribe Alex Danger Stewart dives head first into the world of pop and barely makes it out alive. Continue Reading

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Who farted at the state fair?  Where’s Reggie?

Articles, Editorials, Local Local

Southern Illinois Summer Vacation, 2010

Posted on 23 August 2010

The annual summer vacation trip to the south of Illinois. Featuring a road trip playlist and a photo gallery of the sights. Andy & friends visit the Illinois State Fair to say hello to the animals. By Andy Whorehall Continue Reading

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Lindsey’s Warped Tour Adventure 2010

Articles, Show+Event Reviews

Lindsey’s Warped Tour Adventure 2010

Posted on 19 August 2010

Our NEW intrepid writer Lindsey went to Warped Tour 2010 and delivered this report. Continue Reading

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My Summer Jam

Album Reviews, Articles, The Danger Zone

My Summer Jam

Posted on 19 August 2010

Intrepid writer Alex Danger Stewart talks about one of his favorite songs of this summer. Continue Reading

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The Halfway Point, 2010:  Sock Monkey Sound Staff Music Review

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The Halfway Point, 2010: Sock Monkey Sound Staff Music Review

Posted on 11 August 2010

It's our rookie attempt to cover the first half of 2010. Below is a brief list of what Sock Monkey Sound has been listening to and recommends at the 2010 halfway point. Continue Reading

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Rian Murphy & Will Oldham’s “All Most Heaven” E.P.

Album Reviews, Articles, News

Rian Murphy & Will Oldham’s “All Most Heaven” E.P.

Posted on 09 August 2010

August 28th marks the 10 year anniversary of one of Drag City Record's most peculiar and beautiful E.P.'s. Featuring 4 original songs by label owner, Rian Murphy, and mastermind songwriter, Will Oldham, along with many prominent Chicago musicians. {Archer Prewitt, Bill Callahan, Kelly Hogan, Edith Frost, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jim O' Rourke, even Albini assists– and many more.} Continue Reading

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Pirate Ninja Print Shop

Articles, Interviews, Local Local

Pirate Ninja Print Shop

Posted on 07 August 2010

An interview with Jarrod Hennis, founder of Boreded Up Productions and Pirate Ninja Print Shop | by Chip Copeland Continue Reading

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Rod Blagojevich has done nothing wrong, you have.

Articles, News

Rod Blagojevich has done nothing wrong, you have.

Posted on 06 August 2010

I see nothing wrong with what Blago has done. by Andy Whorehall Continue Reading

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