Anyone else have a record that just reminds you of the holidays, without a single mention of good cheer, nogs of any variety, the baby Jesus, or bowls full of jelly? I do - they’re albums that make me feel as comfortable and at ease as hot chocolate and fire in the fireplace at Christmas […]

Ever since my first foray into the third tent at the Pitchfork Festival 2 years ago, I’ve been aware of two undeniable facts: 1) White people really can’t dance, and 2) They still love them some dance music. We’ll call it the Girl Talk Effect, and without further ado, here are ten tracks that got […]

Chicago’s favorite Maybelline spokesma- I mean, pop-punk son, Pete Wentz, may have moved to LA and opened a bar in New York, but he still has love for his windy little hometown. For whatever reason, I often find myself wherever he is…
5. Uganda Benefit - Philanthropic Pete!

4. Lollapalloza - Outdoorsy Pete!

3. DKNY/Clandestine Industries launch - […]

Let’s ease into Listless ‘07 with a “Top Ten Shows I Saw This Year” musing. I saw 267 shows in 2006, so this year I decided to be more picky and subject my eardrums to less of what I thought should see and more of what I actually wanted to see. Here we go:
10. White […]

It’s December, which means a few things: shitassdickballs weather (if you’re in the Midwest, anyway), more drinking than is necessary to stave off depression directly related to said shitassdickballs weather, and endless piles of lists. Best Albums, Best Singles, Best Tours…it goes on and on, and why not take some time to opine? From today […]