Selena Fragassi
Articles by Selena Fragassi
Is there room for Sinners and Saints in the music industry? Tamar Kaprelian thinks so
With her debut and the charitable work behind it, the singer earns her wings
Free Energy bests Best Coast, out-bards Titus Andronicus in Chicago
September 18, 2010, at Metro
James
The Morning After the Night Before (UMe/Universal)
M.I.A.
Maya (N.E.E.T./Interscope/XL)
Jack White: 3rd Man to 1st Man
Issue #43
White has taken the lead in today's music industry just by being himself
Hall & Oates show Chicago our kiss is still on their list
July 23, 2010, at the Chicago Theatre
Pitchfork 2010: Major Lazer went R-rated, Sleigh Bells rang if you were listening, and just about everyone hit the Pavement
Day 3 Part 2, July 18, in Chicago
Pitchfork 2010: WHY? and Panda Bear drone on while LCD Soundsystem lights up the night with a glow stick dance party
Day 2 Part 2, July 17, in Chicago
Islands has Chicago surrounded in a take-no-prisoners set
July 12, 2010, at Lincoln Hall
Carney brings one helluva ride to Chicago
July 4, 2010, at the Petrillo Music Shell
On the Radar: Agnes
Issue #43
Could she be the next Lady Gaga?
The Dead Weather can keep a secret, but can’t stay quiet in Chicago
Official video plus photos and a review of the show
Venus Zine's ode to Nashville
A travel log of our time in Jack White's city
Charlotte Gainsbourg is shy but sure to please in rare Chicago performance
April 21, 2010, at Park West
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Band of Skulls bring the rawk to Chicago
March 25, 2010, at Metro
Air delivers a breath of fresh dream pop in Chicago
March 24, 2010, at the Riviera Theatre
Alice in Wonderland leaves viewers with the white rabbit in the room:
What was Burton thinking?
Nneka turns Cupid with a uniting message of love for Chicago on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2009, at the Double Door
Ebony picks Bones with the venue but gives Chicago a show to remember
February 6, 2010, at the Green Dolphin
Nouvelle Vague provides la piéce de résistance while Clare gives Chicago a Reason to remember Genesis
January 29, 2009, at Lincoln Hall
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
White Lunar (Mute)
Exene Cervenka is far from Somewhere Gone on the eve of her latest solo release
The legendary singer talks about health crises, Christmas songs, and how art is like pulling weeds
Miike Snow drops an avalanche of heart-heavy dance tracks on Chicago
September 25, 2009, at the Empty Bottle
Various Artists
Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs Of Mark Mulcahy (Shout! Factory)
Perez Hilton Presents nothing special in Chicago
September 19, 2009, at the Metro
Little Boots shows her music is made for dancing in Chicago
September 17, 2009, at Empty Bottle
Sarah VonderHaar leaves the catwalk for the concert stage in Chicago
September 17, 2009, at Goose Island
Dolores O’Riordan
No Baggage (Zoe)
Regina Spektor shows Chicago how Far she has come in her long-awaited return
September 12, 2009, at the Chicago Theatre
Venus Zine 2009 Lollapalooza Headquarters
Running coverage from Lolla – check back frequently for updates!
Fiery Furnaces
I’m Going Away (Thrill Jockey)
Total Ellipse of the Heart
Issue #41
Imogen Heap on flamingos, Twitter, and the comforts of home
Soundtracking with Juliette Lewis
Issue #41
The former VZ cover girl and all-around ferocious rocker breaks down her new album — with a little help from some classic films
Fitz & The Tantrums
Songs For a Break Up, Volume 1 (Future Sounds)
Company of Thieves steal the show in Chicago
July 26, 2009, at the Wicker Park Festival
Venus Zine 2009 Pitchfork Headquarters
Running coverage from the fest – check back frequently for updates!
The Dandy Warhols
The Dandy Warhols Are Sound (Beat the World)
John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Live In Toronto ’69 (Shout Factory!)
Explosions In the Sky goes on without a bang in Chicago
July 2, 2009, at the Congress Theatre
Enemies of the state
Public Enemies robs viewers of a developed biopic, but Depp saves the film with an arresting performance
Moby
Wait For Me (Mute)
Au Revoir Simone soothes Chicago with beautiful music on a historic day of loss
June 25, 2009, at the Logan Square Auditorium
The Hard Lessons
Arms Forest (Quack! Media)
Depeche Mode
The Dark Progression DVD (MVD Visual/Sexy Intellectual)
Metric turns Fantasies into reality for the lucky few at Chicago’s sold-out show
June 14, 2009, at the Metro
PJ Harvey returns to old tricks alongside old friend John Parish in Chicago
June 12, 2009, at the Riviera
St. Vincent’s Chicago show leaves many smitten admirers asking: “Marry Me?”
June 7, 2009, at Metro
A Camp sheds the Cardigans for a summertime show in Chicago
June 3, 2009, at Double Door
A Life Less Ordinary
Issue #40
Ximena Sariñana leaves behind telenovelas to shake up Mexico’s music industry
Viva Voce plays loud, but stays silent in Chicago
May 29, 2009, at the Empty Bottle
Jarvis Cocker
Further Complications (Rough Trade)
India.Arie preaches to a vocal choir in Chicago
May 17, 2009, at the House of Blues
Chain and the Gang and Mahjongg imitate the art at Chicago’s Version Fest
May 2, 2009, at the Co-Prosperity Sphere
Etta James’ sex bomb explodes in a climactic Chicago set
April 30, 2009, at House of Blues
Noah and the Whale and Anni Rossi use old tricks in memorable debuts
April 25, 2009, at the Empty Bottle
Marissa Nadler finds a storybook ending for her Chicago show
April 19, 2009, at Schubas
The Whip gets the wrong address in Chicago
April 22, 2009, at the Congress Theatre
The Ting Tings start something in Chicago, but stop way too soon
April 5, 2009, at the Metro
A passionate Chicago show proves the Heartless Bastards really do care
April 3, 2009, at the Bottom Lounge
The Von Bondies bring Chicago some of Detroit’s rock city charm
March 30, 2009, at Schubas
Bloc Party recovers in time to infect Chicago with a contagious show
March 28, 2009, at the Aragon Ballroom
Katy Perry kisses up to girls and boys at her first Chicago show
March 26, 2009, at House of Blues
YACHT stays afloat but Chairlift almost drops the ball in Chicago
March 14, 2009, at Schubas
Esperanza Spalding gives away the show with a free Chicago performance
March 4, 2009 at the Old Town School of Folk Music
Dan Deacon is just a big nerd
Issue #39
Baltimore’s favorite electro-darling taps his conservatory education to bring us Bromst
Juana Molina brings South American fever to Chicago’s Northside stage
February 22, 2009, at the Morse Theatre
Chrissie Hynde is the Talk of the Town as the Pretenders return to the Chicago stage
February 15, 2009, at the Riviera Theatre
Fujiya & Miyagi teach School of Seven Bells how to give a grade-A performance in Chicago
February 12, 2009 at The Bottom Lounge
CSS proves to Chicago there is life after “Hot, Hot Sex”
December 14, 2008, at the Metro
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings give Chicago the royal treatment
December 4, 2008, at the Vic Theatre
As Nada Surf grows up, Delta Spirit sings one for the children in Chicago
November 29, 2008, at the Metro
Hottt List: The Ting Tings
Issue #38
They Started It
Jessie Baylin warms up to a Chicago crowd with sparks of Firesight
November 20, 2008, at House of Blues
Joan Baez brings her amazing graces to Chicago on Veterans Day
November 11, 2008, at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Anathallo shows strength in pride and numbers in Chicago
November 8, 2008, at Schubas
Yelle warns Chicago to dance or die
October 21, 2008, at Logan Square Auditorium
Sonya Kitchell plays young at heart with the spirit of an old soul
October 11, 2008, at Schubas
Stereolab brings the noise and a new album to Chicago
October 10, 2008, at the Vic Theatre
Ink for a good cause
The Healing Art Foundation and Tats for a Cure™ help breast cancer survivors embrace their beauty through tattoos
Rachael Yamagata plays both sides of the heart in Chicago return
October 1, 2008, at the Lakeshore Theater
The Hard Lessons rock the reception in Chicago
September 26, 2008, at the Beat Kitchen
Aimee Mann sets herself apart from the suburban Chicago crowd
August 31, 2008, at Ravinia Festival
Black belt in ink-slinging
Contortionist-turned-Japanese-tattoo-artist Jill Bonny gained a new art form — and a new name
Alina Simone haunts Chicago with a Siberian legend's spirit
July 25, 2008, at Schubas
