Bound Stems "Western Biographic" (13.8 MB) from Appreciation Night Club 770 Madison, WI February 2, 2007 PODCAST EXCLUSIVE!

Bound Stems are another up and coming Chicago band, but their sound takes more from the angular emo heritage of Washington, DC, than from Chicago's past. They're another one of those regional bands that I've been wanting to see for a while, and it turns out I'll have a chance to do so again soon when they open for the Long Winters. Hopefully this foreshadows them becoming a frequently visiting act ala the Dials or the Reputation. Madison could use more regular appearances by touring acts that aren't a) jam bands, or b) the Electric Six.