Brother Derek Chicago, Illinois
Chicago music scene vet "Brother" Derek Wu's latest project draws from a deep well of genre-malleable tunes that are each more a roller coaster ride than a straight shot, at times weird but always groovy. Postal Recording (Indianapolis) forges the songs to full realization. Joining the fun live in Chicago are guitarist/vocalist Guy Corl, drummist Barry Bennett, and flautist Rich Frye. ... more
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The Thin Cherries
by The Thin Cherries
Am biased in that one of the co-frontmen Steve is a former bandmate and songwriting partner. And a Sox fan. Hard to deny the tunefulness and tasteful reverence across this overlooked 2017 entry.
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