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Megan Ammer

Chicagoan currently studying magazine journalism at Columbia College. My strong opinions and respect for music aids in creating the desire to write about it, and I'm certain my life's headed in this direction. Otherwise, I spend a lot of time with books and people.I appreciate people who have extensive knowledge of Harry Potter, something near and dear to my heart.

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Album Reviews 9
Shayna Leigh: Hey Shayna Leigh

Shayna Leigh has courage. With only a few years of musical experience, her second EP, Hey Shayna Leigh, expands on her previous success with the single “Next to ...
On September 19, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Album Reviews 2
The Pierces: Creation

I live for female fronted music, especially when sensuality clashes with honesty, giving the material a slight edge and mystery. The Pierces, a sister psychedelic pop duo, have ...
On September 12, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Album Reviews 1
Ruu Campbell: Heartsong

There’s a difficult task to finding proper folk music that shakes up your soul. Acoustic stylings are plenty, but songs one can truly emerge into are few and ...
On September 3, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Album Reviews 0
Kimbra: The Golden Echo

Kimbra has a special presentation, using her creativity passionately in order to demonstrate her talents. The Aussie singer’s sophomore album, The Golden Echo, definitely utilizes those traits. However, ...
On August 27, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Album Reviews 0
Twin Peaks: Wild Onion

Twin Peaks, a five-year-old four piece Chicago band is new music to me, even with my prideful Chicago attitude and impeccable taste in enchanting music. However, my first ...
On August 14, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Album Reviews 1
The Lucky Jukebox Brigade: Familiar Fevers

The Lucky Jukebox Brigade has caught my attention, because their particular brand of sound can only be described as innovative. This seven-piece, indie, cabaret group has created a ...
On July 29, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Single Reviews 1
Single Review: Justen Hamilton’s “Amanda’s Story”

Indie sensations often use their slow, acoustic jams to impress upon an audience their idea of a story time, using their lyrical protagonist for good not evil. However, songs like ...
On July 29, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Album Reviews 8
Bleachers: Strange Desire

Bleachers is a perfect example of what Jack Antonoff, partial operator of power, majestic bands like Steel Train and Fun., is capable of on his own. His newest ...
On July 23, 2014 / By Megan Ammer
Interviews 5
Interview: Little Barrie

Staff writer Megan Ammer spoke with psychedelic rock act Little Barrie’s vocalist/guitarist Barrie Cadogan about the band’s fourth studio album, Shadow. They discussed how quickly the album came together, ...
On July 9, 2014 / By Megan Ammer