Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

INTERVIEW: M. Lockwood Porter

Haven’t done one of these in a while. This time around, instead of sending a list of questions, Max and I wrote back and forth. This exchange mostly involved Max gently reminding me to ask him more questions. I appreciate…

How to Survive — Matt Woods

I spent January 1st, 2016 plunging a badly stopped up toilet, getting covered in shit, crying for hours in my bed because I couldn’t even unclog a toilet correctly and I’ll always be alone, nothing ever changes, the future is…

The Flat Five — In a World of Love and Hope

I’m not even sure where to start with this album. In a World of Love and Hope defies description — but that’s probably to be expected when you have five of Chicago’s musical luminaries concocting their mad scientist dreams together.…

Plastic Ants — Imperial Phase

If you’re looking for lushly orchestrated observations on the fleetingness of mortality then, buddy, have I got the album for you. The Plastic Ants leave no stone unturned with their sophomore release — every note feels carefully placed, but maintains…