New albums from Hannah Frances, Snõõper, and more. Plus, gig recaps including one one 10 years of 'Surf' and Nico Segal and the Social Experiment at Metro.| www.noexpectations.fyi
Why Geese’s ‘Getting Killed’ deserves the hype. Plus, recommended LPs from Chicago artists like Jeff Tweedy, Sam Prekop, and more.| www.noexpectations.fyi
10 new LP recommendations and a 30-song playlist.| www.noexpectations.fyi
Six great new albums for your week. Plus, Chris DeVille's stellar new book on the 2000s indie rock explosion.| www.noexpectations.fyi
10 albums to check out this week. Plus, a new look for the newsletter and a stacked roundup of gig recaps.| www.noexpectations.fyi
Seven new albums worth your time this week. Plus, gig recaps of two nights of Phish at the United Center.| www.noexpectations.fyi
Ten stellar new indie rock LPs worth your time.| www.noexpectations.fyi
Four albums and two EPs that are worth your time this week. Plus, an extended, summery 20-song playlist.| www.noexpectations.fyi
15 Danish artists I listened to during my trip to Aarhus and Copenhagen.| www.noexpectations.fyi
The music that made the year at No Expectations, from 22º Halo to Youbet.| www.noexpectations.fyi
What matters when music journalism is in crisis. Plus, a nice milestone for this newsletter.| www.noexpectations.fyi
A look back on the first year of the newsletter. Plus, my favorite 2023 lists, a new playlist, and the return of the Chicago show calendar.| www.noexpectations.fyi
The Pennsylvania-based songwriter talks about growing up in church, John Lennon, and the power of the Delaware River.| www.noexpectations.fyi