Author: td.wiit
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Black Country, New Road @ the Salt Shed
By @amelia.moseman Photos by @colekincart Seeing a band like UK rock group Black Country, New Road is the perfect example of the limits of music critics. The rise of the “Pitchfork review” has made music criticism often too biased and too singular—writers see themselves as more artist than the artists they review. Maybe it’s the…
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Sharon Van Etten @ the Salt Shed
By @amelia.moseman Photos by @colekincart The Sharon Van Etten I was first introduced to was just a girl and her guitar, warbling melodies backed by an acoustic playing the part of four instruments (see: Pickathon and Tiny Desk) singing still of love and hopes and dreams. The Sharon that took the stage Friday night at…
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Bright Eyes to Bring Five Dice, All Threes to The Salt Shed
Indie rock veterans Bright Eyes are making their way to The Salt Shed on Saturday, April 5, in support of their latest album, Five Dice, All Threes. The record, which the Associated Press calls “intimate yet anthemic — catchy and engaging,” features guest appearances from Cat Power, The National’s Matt Berninger, and The So So…
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070 Shake @ the Salt Shed
@colekincart This past Saturday, 070 Shake performed at the Salt Shed, touring in support of her third studio album, Petrichor, which was released this past fall via Def Jam Recordings. Coming just a day after seeing Toro y Moi at the same venue (you an read more about that here if you’d like), I was…
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Toro y Moi @ the Salt Shed
@colekincart Last Friday night, Toro y Moi headlined the Salt Shed in support of their latest album, Hole Erth, released last September via Dead Oceans. Joining them on tour was Panda Bear, gearing up for the release of his own upcoming album, Sinister Grift, alongside opening act Nourished by Time—an artist already well-loved within WIIT’s…
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Cole Kincart’s Best Albums of 2024
@colekincart Continuing last year’s tradition, I’ve taken the week after finals to compose my “definitive” list of 2024. Of course, the word “definitive” comes with its own caveat—ranking is ultimately trivial, especially in a year so full of amazing music. This isn’t just about assigning numbers to albums; it’s about reflecting on the music that…
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Alice Phoebe Lou @ the Salt Shed
@colekincart Under the enchanting glow of a full moon, the Salt Shed shimmered with excitement, ready to host two sold-out nights of Clairo’s Charm Tour. I kicked off my evening with a Divvy ride from Bridgeport to the venue, something I had always wanted to do. As I pedaled through the crisp 65-degree fall air—an…
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Mk.Gee @ The Vic Theatre
@colekincart Last Thursday, Mk.gee took the stage at The Vic Theatre in Chicago as part of his 2024 world tour supporting his latest release, Two Star & the Dream Police. Having seen him earlier this year at Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City, I was eager to compare the intimate setting of a 300-person venue…
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Day 3: Take me out to dinner first, Pitchfork!
@amelia.moseman My first time was hot and emotionally exhausting with a jaded soundtrack. Maybe it’s because it was on a Sunday. Or maybe because I wasn’t ready. Even if it wasn’t all it’s chalked up to be, there were still moments to remember. No, I’m not talking about my virginity on the internet, I’m talking…
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Day 2 Dispatch: Music, Moments, and Memories at Pitchfork Festival
@colekincart Wake up at 9. Jump in Lake Michigan by 10. I’m ready to start my Saturday. Download a picture of the lineup and plan an initial game plan. Bananas and bacon are enough to tide me over for now. Found a picture online of Jai Paul’s setlist during downtime. Needto study this later. Need…
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Pitchfork Fest 2024 Day 1 Recap: A Seamless Start with a Stellar Lineup
@colekincart Welcome to this year’s Pitchfork Festival coverage! This weekend couldn’t have kicked off any better as my high school friend Mason came to visit and joined me for the festivities. Due to his flight being hit by the storm of outages the night prior, we opted for a slow start, filling up on gyros…
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Pitchfork Fest 2024: Our Picks and What You Need to Know
@colekincart Pitchfork Festival is so back…and set to take over Douglas Park from July 19th-21st! We’re stoked to be covering this year’s event and capturing some great moments along the way. It’s always a blast seeing how Pitchfork highlights incredible artists while celebrating the unique vibe of our city. At Pitchfork Fest, there’s always a…
