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Watch Serena Ryder Live From Space [Concertgoers Blog]
One of North America’s most popular performers is just making a name for herself here in Chicago. Serena Ryder, the 3-time Juno award winner tore the roof off S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston last night. An intimate group of XRT listeners were treated to a full (free!) concert from Ryder thanks to Kendall Jackson Wine.
He album, Harmony was released in Canada last November and is finally making a U.S. debut later this month. You’re heard her award-winning song, “Stompa” rockin’ on XRT and the groovy track already has over 700,000 views on YouTube. Sporting a Flying V Guitar, Serena told us she got the guitar specifically for the new record, and she wanted “Stompa” to have a T-Rex sound, but it ended up having a T-Rex meets Ella Fitzgerald sound instead.
New Music Thursday: Savages – ‘Shut Up’
It’s New Music Thursday at XRT. Is there a better day to post a brand new, rockin’ video in this space? I think not. Savages are a band you’ve been hearing on Monday night show, […]
Watch Serena Ryder “Stompa” Live In-Studio [Video]
Canadian singer and songwriter, Serena Ryder, stopped by the XRT Studios to play three new tracks from her new album, Harmony. The album was released in Canada in November of last year, but it won’t be out in the States until later this month. Harmony has already been nominated for two Juno awards in Canada including one for best Adult Alternative Album of the year. She was also nominated for Single Of The Year for her emerging song, “Stompa” – you’ve heard it rockin’ on XRT.
Watch Jon Langford’s UIC Commencement Speech
“I have no job, but I win bread.” It’s college commencement season. Who better to exhort grads than Mekon/Waco Bro/Man About Town Jon Langford? Here he is last weekend at UIC – his speech begins […]
Prius Route to Rock, Vol 59: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Rodriguez, Farmers Markets
Yeah! How’s that warm air feeling on your skin? We’ve had quite the chilly spring so far in Chicago, but with the current warm-up we’re experiencing, spring fever should be in full effect this weekend. […]
Midweek Concert Recommendation: Youth Lagoon at Metro
It’s warm outside. You feel a strong case of spring fever coming on, but the weekend is still out of reach. What to do? Luckily, you live in the third largest metropolitan area in the […]
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