Saki Records

The seventh annual worldwide Record Store Day went down this Saturday (4/19). There was quite a bit happening in Chicago to celebrate independent stores, including the BV Chicago-presented in-store marathon at Saki Records in Logan Square...

Record Store Day 2014 takes place this Saturday, April 19 and there are a ton of special events happening at independent shops throughout Chicago...

We've once again joined forces with our friends at Saki Records to bring you a full day of in-store performances on Record Store Day 2014 -- Saturday, April 19...

Shearwater @ Sasquatch 2012 (more by Chris & Rae Graham) Shearwater are currently on tour throughout North America in support of their latest effort Fellow Travelers, with their Sub Pop labelmates Death Vessel and singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop (who has also been joining Shearwater as a band member on this run)...

Jordan Lee's art pop collective Mutual Benefit had a great 2013, plucked seemingly out of Brooklyn band obscurity when Pitchfork decided to award 'Best New Music' to their new album which also ended up on the site's Top 50 Albums of 2013...

Meat Wave @ Wicker Park Fest 2013 (more by Kirstie Shanley) If you haven't become familiar with the scorching tunes of Chicago post-punks Meat Wave yet, I'd suggest you get well acquainted...

While in town to play the Empty Bottle with Brother JT and Wrekmeister Harmonies, indie rock veterans Come stopped on Friday afternoon (7/12) for an in-store performance...

Reggie Watts @ the Vic Theatre, May 2012 (more by Ben Rodig) As discussed, Tour de Fat - Chicago 2013 takes place this Saturday (7/13) at Palmer Square...

Yesterday afternoon (7/6), Owen (aka Mike Kinsella) played a DCASE Off the Record event at Saki in support of his new album L'Ami du Peuple...

As discussed, Speedy Ortiz' excellent debut album, Major Arcana, hits stores on July 9 via Carpark Records. You already heard three-tracks from the LP - "Tiger Tank," "No Below," and "Plough" - and the full thing is now available to stream via NPR...