Wilco Stories

Day Of The Dead, Ranked

By: Ryan MannixIt took Bryce and Aaron Dessner of The National four years to record and compile Day Of The Dead, a massive undertaking and sprawling tribute to the works of The Grateful Dead from friends and associates, most of which wouldnt be typically associated with the jam scene.  Four years later, were revisiting...

VIDEO | Seven Recent Chicago Shows That Have Us Looking Forward To 2020

Though the Chicago concert schedule can slow down a little in wintertime, theres always a good show going on somewhere. Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite recent live memories, and check out our events calendar for upcoming events.Wilco at Chicago TheatreWilcos annual Winterlude found the band performing four nights at Chicago Theatre, including collaborations...

Friday Album Reviews | Five New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from April 13. John Prine The Tree Of ForgivenessFolk-rock pioneer John Prine returns with his first album of new material in 13 years, but hasnt lost any of the talent that gained him his reputation....

Wilco To Stream Personalized Radio Station This Weekend

This morning, Wilco announced the creation of Wilcoworld Radio, a station streaming through their website that focuses on the Chicago bands history.Featuring more than 10 hours of interviews, outtakes, live recordings, cover songs and more inspired by the reissue of Wilcos first two albums, the station is sure to contain some gems, unheard material and...

Looking (and Listening) Back At Wilco's Incredible Shrinking Tour

Six years ago today, Wilco wrapped up one of the more creative endeavors of their career.While always having a special relationship with the fans in -- and city of -- Chicago, Wilco took this relationship to the extreme in 2011.The band first announced their intention to play the city's ornate Civic Opera House for...

On TV | Jeff Tweedy’s NPR Set Featuring A New Song

Last weekend, Jeff Tweedy performed a career-spanning solo set in Washington, DC as part of NPR Musics 10th anniversary celebration.The songwriter opened with a new song titled Bombs Above before breaking into Uncle Tupelos Weve Been Had, a Mavis Staple track and three Wilco songs, including A.M.s Passenger Side.The new song...

On TV | Full Show Video From Wilco in St. Paul

On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters.Who: WilcoWhat: Professional, full-show video from their show in St. Paul on November 16, 2017.You Need To Know: Wilco finished their current tour with a three-night run in St. Paul, Minnesota, with plans for a hiatus from touring for the...

Friday Album Reviews | Eight New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks. Here are our favorite new records from September 22. By: Alex WoodJosh Ritter Gathering [9/22]After releasing the outstanding Sermon On The Rocks in 2015 and helping Bob Weir record Blue Mountain in 2016, all eyes are on folk-rock songwriter Josh Ritter for this next...

Wilco Announces Touring Hiatus, New Jeff Tweedy-Produced Mavis Staples Album

While announcing a final batch of tour dates in Missouri and Minnesota, Wilco announced on social media that the band would be taking a break from touring in 2018.These will be the last Wilco shows of 2017 AND the band plan to take most, if not all, of 2018 off from the road, the band wrote on...

Wilco Releases New Benefit Song, “All Lives, You Say?”

In the wake of political turmoil, Wilco released a timely new single, with proceeds benefitting the Southern Poverty Law Center.All Lives, You Say?, a reference to the Black Lives Matter movement, is a somber acoustic number, not far in style from the songs from Schmilco. The lyrics are predictably politically pointed.     ...