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Tokyo Police Club's enthusiasm a 'driving force'

Tokyo Police Club’s enthusiasm a ‘driving force’

By Paul Durdan | September 8, 2011

Every once in a while, a band comes along that makes me reconsider the genres it falls under. This time, Canadian indie pop band Tokyo Police Club surprised me with their enthusiasm and sense of exploration not typical of their classmates, who tend to...

Thieves’ company this weekend at Middlewest

By Barb Lowden | September 7, 2011

If you already plan on attending this weekend's Middlewest Fest, there is no reason to miss this year's featured band - Company of Thieves. If you weren't planning on going, their presence should change your mind. Company of Thieves, an alternative rock...

Middlewest on the Maps

By Jerene-Elise Nall | September 7, 2011

DeKALB | Next week, the Chicago indie rockers of Maps and Atlases will retrace their route back to DeKalb to play the band's (and DeKalb's) second Middlewest Fest. The Northern Star got to follow up with guitarist Erin Elders about playing last year at...