Infamous Lou Reed ‘Metal Machine Music’ album gets reimagined by indie stars (Episode 946)
“Metal Machine Muzak” is a reimagining of Lou Reed’s infamous Metal Machine Music album, curated and released by Dave Gebroe, creator and host of the Discograffiti podcast. Dave and “Metal Machine Muzak” contributor Lou Barlow (Folk Implosion, Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.)…
clubdrugs: My new best friends (Episode 945)
John and Maria from gothpop duo clubdrugs join me for tacos as we talk about their super cool band (they seriously sound amazing). We also discussed our shared interest in all things horror, and basically made plans to do this…
Estonian band Evestus gets dark and heavy with ‘Post Hate Teen Depression’ (Episode 944)
Ott Evestus of Estonian industrial band Evestus joins me for a virtual chat from across the globe to talk about the new album (“Post Hate Teen Depression), industrial influences, coming out of a coma (!) and the looming specter of…
Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers prepare for final U.S. tour (Episode 943)
Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers hits the road for their final U.S. tour next month, and that run will find the band at Metro on Friday May 10. The legendary Irish band was there at the beginning of punk rock,…
Finalist – 2023 Peter Lisagor Awards
Car Con Carne is honored to be a finalist in the Chicago Headline Club’s 2023 Peter Lisagor Awards in the category of Best Arts and Entertainment Reporting (AUDIO). It’s a thrill to mentioned alongside WGN (Bob Sirott) and WBEZ.
Deep Tunnel Project’s John Mohr eats Chicago dogs, talks S/T release (Episode 942)
Shortly after the release of the self-titled debut from Deep Tunnel Project, returning guest John Mohr comes on Car Con Carne to talk about it. Besides John, the band is rounded out by: Mike Greenless (TAR) Jeff Dean (lots of…
Masonic Wave at Estelle’s (Episode 941)
Chicago noise rock band Masonic Wave joined me for a chat outside Estelle’s (2013 North Avenue). Bruce Lamont (vocals), Fritz Doreza (bass), Clayton DeMuth (drums) and Scott Spidale (guitar) talked about the new self-titled album, the band’s evolution, their other…
North side favorite Reed’s Local celebrates 10th year (Episode 940)
Reed’s Local (3017 W. Belmont) hits its 10th anniversary mark on April 10. To celebrate, owners Melissa and Joel jumped in the car to talk about its relationship to the Avondale neighborhood, how the bar was launched, whether “dive bar”…
CAR CON CARNE PREMIERE – Custard Flux ‘Equinox’
Behold… new music from Custard Flux! “Equinox” is the second single from Custard Flux’s upcoming album, Einsteinium Delirium, to be released on Friday, June 7 via the label Friends Of The Fish (a subsidiary of Fruits de Mer Records, UK)….
East Moon meets on West Side for macarons (Episode 939)
With their fantastic new EP, “End Transmission,” out Friday, East Moon members Jacob, Tera and Santi met me outside the Burlington for a highly enjoyable interview. Make a point of seeing the band at Burlington on April 12! To help…
