The Chicago Tribune has selected Local H as "Chicagoans of the Year" in the music category! After the highly acclaimed release of Twelve Angry Months and a sold out six day run at the Beat Kitchen in 2008, it is easy to see why.

Ted Leo has recently been added to the Obama inauguration party at The Black Cat in Washington D.C. on January 19th. "The Big Shoulders Ball: Chicago Celebrates Change" is a celebration of citizen politics, independent music and Windy City civic pride.

Thanks to everyone that helped make 2008 a great year.

Sub Pop has officially announced that they will be releasing the Obits' debut album I Blame You on March 24th. Rick Froberg of Hot Snakes/Drive Like Jehu is teamed with a talented group as the band rocks out a few dates this month. Catch them with with Constantines and Night Marchers!

If You Want To Live! As some of you may know, Rob Crow of Pinback has a side project called Goblin Cock. The metal outfit has their second record on the way in late January with the "Cock Across America" tour to follow. Gobble, gobble...Er...

The Tripwire has got the tip on the new video for These Arms Are Snakes' "Red Line Season" from their recent release Tail Swallower & Dove. Stream it up!