Quarterstick Records
Quarterstick (1/4 stick -- like dynamite) is a sort of sister label to Touch and Go, started in the late '80s by T 'n' G founder Corey Rusk. Its musical offerings tend to be somewhat sonically tamer than those of Touch and Go, but are no less innovative and independent.
Calexico
Joey Burns and John Convertino, both of Giant Sand and Friends of Dean Martinez fame, know their way around an arid landscape of two. As Calexico, the duo (with occasional assistance from friends) has released three sun-drenched albums of twang-kissed mostly instrumental music.
The Hot Rail
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2000
Even My Sure Things Fall Through
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2001
Mekons
From angular anarchic post-punk to lonesome countrified rambling to disco-driven synth pop, the Mekons have made a lot of different kinds of music very well. No matter what genre or style they're working in, their songs are touched by a loose, carefree warmth and acute, poignant lyricism that are undeniably Mekons.
Fear and Whiskey
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1985
Journey to the End of the Night
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2000
OOOH!
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2002
Naked Raygun
Chicago's finest offering to the world of punk rock, Naked Raygun inspired an almost religious fervor in its fans. This is powerful, anthemic music from one of the late, great punk bands.
Throb Throb
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1985
All Rise
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1986
Jettison
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1988
Tara Jane O'Neil
Tara Jane O'Neil's impressive résumé as a former member of Rodan, The Sonora Pine, and Retsin, leads one to expect great things from her as a solo artist, and she does not disappoint, delivering intimate, nuanced material that sweeps over the listener with the quiet power of wind before a storm.
Peregrine
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2000
Shipping News
Three talented musicians create dark, intricate, musical landscapes influenced by jazz, classical, and indie rock. Sometimes heavy and pummeling, sometimes delicate and poignant. Featuring members of Rachel's and June of 44.
Very Soon, And In Pleasant Company
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2001
Shannon Wright
Singer-songwriter Shannon Wright produces haunting, introspective, acoustic-oriented songs that shine a light on the frayed edges of life. Her ethereal voice creeps up on you like a sudden fog in a live oak forest.
flightsafety
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1999
Maps of Tacit
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2000
Dyed In The Wool
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2001
