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Live Recap: Caroline Rose and Tōth at Lincoln Hall
ANCHR spent this last St.Patty’s Day in the ideal way—no, not by drinking green beer or seeing the Chicago River dyed green— by seeing Caroline Rose and Tōth in a sold out Lincoln Hall.
Brooklyn songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alex Toth (the namesake of Tōth) kicked off the high energy and good vibes of the evening by beginning the set donning sparkly butterfly wings. The fun continued with songs like “Turnaround (Cocaine Song)” and “Muerto,” which had some crowd members singing along. However, the biggest sing-along of the set happened when Tōth performed “Juliette” and led audience members in echoing the lines “Juliette, I’m just glad we met.”
Next up, a DIY backdrop and light set up filled the stage to mark a new era for Caroline Rose. Caroline’s highly anticipated return to Chicago was her first show here since the release of her album Superstar— which as Caroline joked was a terrible date to release music, was put out on March 6th, 2020. Caroline and her band hit the stage when the room was packed and buzzing with fans who were either eager to see them perform again, or new fans ready to experience Caroline Rose for the first time. The beginning part of the set featured some familiar favorites from 2018’s Loner, like “More of the Same” and “Jeannie Becomes A Mom” before turning to songs from the newest record. Caroline’s albums have brought me joy as a listener, but nothing compares to witnessing her perform and bring those songs to life in a completely unique light. For example, Caroline used auto-tune during one song and then broke off into a tangent of singing “Believe” by Cher. “I could be a Cher impersonator and probably make a lot more money,” she joked. At another point, Caroline turned off the DIY lighting rig and borrowed a fan in the front row’s phone to use the flashlight as a makeshift spotlight—making the already intimate show feel even more personal.
Towards the middle of the show, Caroline spoke between songs about how the pandemic has affected her approach to life, relating it to the carefree attitude our grandparents often adopt later in life (“Like when your grandparents don’t give a crap about what they do and just burp and fart in front of you”). “That sounded more poetic in my head but when I say it out loud, it didn’t sound quite as sexy,” she added. While there was obviously a joking element to that statement, the underlying sentiment is one that I personally can relate to a lot; Now that we’ve survived the devastation that the pandemic has brought on so far, it’s much easier to no longer sweat the small stuff in life. The heartbreak of the pandemic and the shut down of the music industry also made it that much easier to truly cherish and appreciate moments like this Caroline Rose concert— it was one of those shows that make you believe in rock and roll and the goodness of other humans by bringing together a room full of strangers.
The show ended with Caroline performing an extended version of “Money”— with a detour that had her climbing the amps and ad libbing whatever vocalizations came to mind. With so much going on in the world, these short moments of undistracted joy are what keeps me going.
You can catch Caroline Rose on tour this year—dates here, and check out the photo recap of the night below.
PHOTOS: Riot Fest 2019- Day 1
Riot Fest 2019 kicked off yesterday on Friday the 13th. We caught sets from Caroline Rose, Mat Kerekes, Hot Snakes, The Get Up Kids, Violent Femmes, Dashboard Confessional, Descendents, and The Flaming Lips. Check out the photos below and stay tuned for galleries for Saturday and Sunday.
PHOTOS: Caroline Rose at Lincoln Hall 11.08.18
Earlier this year, Caroline Rose played a completely sold out Hideout show following the release of her album Loner, and last week she returned to Chicago to take on the Lincoln Hall stage. As usual, Caroline Rose donned an all red outfit and decked out the stage with red props, but this time around, even more red decorations filled the stage. In addition to a red backdrop, an Elmo piñata, red garland, artificial roses and more complemented Rose’s monochrome outfit. The headlining set also meant that Rose and her bandmates could play more songs, so the setlist included a couple of brand new songs in addition to fan favorites from Loner and a cover of Britney Spears’ “Toxic.”
If you missed out on the gig, check out our photo gallery of the show below.
Can’t get enough Caroline Rose? Check out our interview with her below!
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Live Recap: Caroline Rose Played All Her Favorite Songs to a Sold Out Hideout
“This next song is my favorite,” Caroline Rose tells the sold out crowd at The Hideout last week before playing her third song...and her fourth, and her seventh song of the night. The crowd laughed once they realized a certain pattern, and Rose kept her audience chuckling between songs by telling funny anecdotes about the tracks from her candid and quirky debut album Loner.
Wednesday night’s show came towards the tail end of Rose’s two month long tour in support of the album release, which included a busy multiple-show-a-day schedule at SXSW. During one of her between-song monologues, Rose mentioned she’d been sick the past few weeks with a never-ending cold due to the grueling touring schedule, but as an audience member, you never would have guessed Rose wasn't feeling 100 percent. Her spirit never wavered, and as she sang through energetic tracks like “Money” and “Bikini,” Rose’s vocals remained strong, even as she danced along to the fast-paced melodies on the rose-laden stage. Rose also remained on her A-game in the stage banter department; recanting the house party experience that inspired the track “More Of The Same” in grueling detail. The lyrics on Loner fearlessly depict personal narratives about Rose and her friends, and during her show, fans got even more details about the stories behind the songs. The stage banter even extended beyond the stories of Loner, with Rose telling the crowd the origin of the Elmo piñata sitting onstage, which the band had acquired on the road at a famous piñata shop, as well as the story about having to replace her thrifted overall straps with Mardi Gras beads.
After playing through most of the songs from her album and feeding the audience entertaining tour stories, Rose won the audience’s affection even more by performing a cover of “Toxic” by Britney Spears and playing “My Heart Will Go On” on a recorder. Rose’s live show truly remained vibrant the entire time, without a single dull moment in sight. If she was able to deliver such an incredible show at the end of an intense tour while being sick, you won't want to miss Caroline Rose when she comes through your city this summer. See her upcoming tour dates here, and check out photos from her show with The Go Rounds below.
Listen to Loner in full below:
PHOTOS: SXSW 2018
It's been just over a week since SXSW ended, and just like you, we're still missing the sun, the tunes, and the tacos. Luckily, we have some photos from the packed week of shows to hold us over until next year. Check out our photos from SXSW 2018 below, and stay tuned for interviews with some of our favorite South By artists!
Photos by Rachel Zyzda, featuring Shame, Sunflower Bean, White Reaper, Liza Anne, Blue Dream, HINDS, Acid Dad, Soccer Mommy, Post Animal, Anna Burch, High Waisted, Girl Ray, Caroline Rose, Ron Gallo, The Nude Party, OHMME, Rookie, The Evening Attraction, and Lucille Furs
Photos by Erica Tello, featuring Hembree, Jade Bird, and Mt Joy
Photos by Justin Kibbel of Superchunk, Wye Oak, Bully, Shamir, Lucy Dacus
SXSW 2018 Spotlight
It's that time of year again, where thousands of music fans, musicians, and music industry folks flock down to Austin, Texas for a jam packelizd week of endless live music. Going over the countless events and showcases that just keep rolling in, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed about who to see and what to do at the annationnual SXSW music festival. While we can't really help with the problem of wanting to be in 5 places at once, we can help you focus in on some of the key bands to see this week. Check out our list of our top ten must-see acts at SXSW 2018 below, and make sure you give our SXSW Spotify playlist a listen for even more recommendations.
Shame
London's buzzy post-punk rockers Shame have already been making a name for themselves all over The States, going on a headlining tour surrounding their debut album, Songs of Praise, which came out in January. Everybody and anybody who has seen them live seems to only have positive things to say about their raw and rambunctious energy onstage, and there will be no shortage of opportunities to catch one of their rowdy performances at this year's SXSW. Make sure you catch them this year before they move on to bigger and bigger venues. See their SXSW schedule here.
Photo: Holly Whitaker
For Fans Of: Idles, Ought, The Vaccines
Start With: "Lampoon," "Dust on Trial," "Concrete"
Nation of Language
Fronted by Ian Devaney, this Brooklyn based trio manages to borrow components from past generations of musical geniuses, without delivering boring reiterations. Nation of Language recently toured with The Wombats, instantly winning over the crowd with their addictive synth melodies that sound like they belong on a soundtrack for a John Hughes film. While the band have yet to put out an album, they've gained traction and attention nationally with a handful of single releases. See their SXSW schedule here.
Photo by Rachel Zyzda
For Fans Of: The Psychedelic Furs, Night Riots, John Maus
Start With: "I've Thought About Chicago," "On Division St," "What Does the Normal Man Feel?"
Post Animal
If you're an avid ANCHR reader, this definitely isn't the first you've heard about Post Animal....and it definitely won't the last time you'll hear their name if you're going to SXSW this year. The Chicago based outfit had an insane year in 2017, touring across the entire country, and 2018 is set to be even bigger for them, rightfully so. Their shows never lack in energy and over the years they've expanded their live arrangements while keeping a tight sound. Following their rigorous touring schedule surrounding SXSW, Post Animal will release their official debut album via Polyvinyl Records on April 20th. Their summer touring schedule includes cities across the country and appearances at major festivals like Shaky Knees and Bonnaroo, so don't miss out on the abundance of chances to see Post Animal at SXSW before they blow up even more. Check out their full schedule here.
Photo Credit: Pooneh Ghana
For Fans Of: Twin Peaks, King Gizzard, POND
Start With: "When I Get Home," "Special Moment," "Ralphie"
Ron Gallo
Nashville's Ron Gallo might be another familiar name to ANCHR readers, as we've frequently covered him here. Gallo has already had a great year, playing festivals like Governor's Ball and Lollapalooza in support of his debut solo album Heavy Meta, but he's managed to keep cranking out new music despite a grueling tour schedule. His live show not only highlights the chemistry between him and his band, but he always encourages kindness among his audiences, working to keep his shows a safe space, while also making his audience laugh with his quirky between-song anecdotes. If you're looking to hear some great music and have a laugh, make sure you go see Ron Gallo this year. Check out his schedule here.
Photo by C.J. Harvey
For Fans Of: White Reaper, Diane Coffee, Naked Giants
Start With: "Put The Kids To Bed," "Really Nice Guys," "All the Punks are Domesticated"
Caroline Rose
NYC's Caroline Rose just put out her debut album Loner at the end of February, and with insanely catchy choruses, clever lyrical quips, and thoughtful themes, it's been nothing but well received. I have yet to see one of Caroline Rose's show, but based on the light-hearted tone of her album, her live show will undoubtedly be a blast. Lucky for us, there's no shortage of opportunities to see her down in Austin this week. See her plentiful schedule here.
Photo Credit: Matt Hogan
For Fans Of: Liz Cooper & The Stampede, Angel Olsen, Courtney Barnett
Start With: "Bikini," "More of the Same," "Money"
BAUM
Currently based in LA, the NYC native Sabrina Teitelbaum has been garnering all sorts of praise over her material released as BAUM. Although her releases are limited to only three official singles, BAUM threads powerful and empowering themes through catchy pop melodies. Her debut EP will be released on 3/16 during SXSW, so make sure you catch one of her shows to hear the new tracks live. See BAUM's schedule here.
Photo By Shervin Lainez.
For Fans Of: Grace Mitchell, Ryn Weaver, VÉRITE
Start With: "This Body," "Hot Water"
The Nude Party
If any of the bands on this list fall into the don't-judge-a-band-by-their-name category, it's this band. The Nude Party spices up their rock'n'roll tunes with a hint of twang and psychedelia. During their shows, the band members feed off one another's energy so well, and their audiences quickly reciprocate the infectious energy. See where you can catch on of their rowdy shows here.
For Fans Of: Black Lips, Meatbodies, Frankie & The Witch Fingers
Start With: "Time To Go," "Life's a Joke," "Poor Boy Walking Blues"
Acid Dad
NYC rockers Acid Dad just put out their debut self-titled album on Friday, and they'll be celebrating all week in Austin, in the midst of an on-going national tour. The four piece have a distinct sound that blends psych and punk rock perfectly, and it translates incredibly well in a live setting. Check them out at SXSW at one of their plethora of live shows; information here.
For Fans Of: Honduras, No Parents, NE-HI
Start With: "Don't Get Taken," "Come Outside," "Fool's Gold"
HINDS
Another name that should be familiar if you're a regular ANCHR reader, HINDS crafts irresistibly lively and light-hearted lo-fi rock tunes with melodies that'll get lodged in your head for days. Their live show is really where it's at...the quartet from Madrid exude so much chemistry and project endless positivity and energy whenever they take the stage, making their show one you cannot miss if you're going to SXSW. Luckily, HINDS have a new album on the way, so they will be hitting the Austin pavement hard this week. See their packed schedule here.
Photo By Aaron Serrano
For Fans Of: Twin Peaks, The Big Moon, Cherry Glazerr
Start With: "Bamboo," "Garden," and "New For You"
Liza Anne
Liza Anne's incredibly candid and raw songwriting style makes her music effortlessly relatable. The Nashville singer-songwriter's third album, Fine But Dying, showcases her vulnerability in the most beautiful way, and the eleven tracks remain cohesive while also exploring different sonic pallets. Her live shows take that authenticity and amplifies it in a stunningly captivating way, so don't miss your chance to see her in Austin.
Photo By Tom McGeehan
For Fans Of: Japanese Breakfast, Tennis, Alvvays
Start With: "Small Talks," "Socks," "Paranoia"