The Joy Formidable - Speakers in Code

Jam of the Day | The Joy Formidable – Whirring

I recently heard The Joy Formidable, and our Jam of the Day “Whirring,” described as being hit in the face with a heavy sack of sugar. After listening, I would have to concur, and understanding the statement now, consider it an actual compliment for the Welsh group. And that’s coming from a dude who was … Read more

Jam of the Day | LARSEN B – Marilyn

Speakers in Code Pop Quiz Question of the Day: Larsen B is the name of: 1) An ice shelf in the Antarctic 2) The band name of three young blokes from Hertfordshire 3) A song by British Sea Power Trick question bitches – it’s actually all three! Didn’t see that coming, did you? I will … Read more

Concert Photos | The Joy Formidable + Guards + Kitten at Pop’s

All photos by Louis Kwok The Joy Formidable was in town this week to play tunes off their latest release, Wolf’s Law, a fine album that explodes from its first track, “This Ladder Is Ours.” Also on the bill was Guards, who has created buzz with its single, “Ready To Go,” and the Los Angeles-based … Read more

Interview | Kitten: “To prove you’re equal to a man in whatever craft you’re pursuing, just do it as well or better than a man would and shut up about it.”

Photo by Kaitlin Christy Tonight at Pop’s in Sauget, IL, the electric Chloe Chaidez and her Los Angeles-based band, Kitten, will get things fired up for what should be a killer bill with Guards and the Joy Formidable. Doors are at 7PM. Here’s a taste of what to expect from Kitten. We recently caught up … Read more