
Today we have an interview with David Bazan. While controversial to some and always Pedro the Lion to others; he's just a hard working dude who writes great tunes as far as we're concerned.
John Ugolini founder of Kickstand Productions joins on the episode today. We talk about how he got his start and the Middlewest Festival.
Kevin Devine took the time out to talk about a whole crap load of stuff! Including his new project with Manchester Orchestra- Bad Books.
Aaron Pillar of The Appleseed Cast joins Brandon and Patrick for a discussion of where the band has been and where it's going.
We are joined by Crankupmadonna's Shawn Ross and Chris Johnson. Crankupmadonna is playing Sept.1st at the Sock Monkey Sound Presents show with Ex Norwegian.
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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.
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
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
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
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
Posted on 19 August 2010
Our NEW intrepid writer Lindsey went to Warped Tour 2010 and delivered this report. Continue Reading
Posted on 19 August 2010
Intrepid writer Alex Danger Stewart talks about one of his favorite songs of this summer. Continue Reading
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
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
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
Posted on 06 August 2010
I see nothing wrong with what Blago has done. by Andy Whorehall Continue Reading