In the early years of this millennium, Califone were one of the most prolific forces in indie rock. Year after year, the Chicago experimentalists — led by Tim Rutili, previously of bluesy sonic ...

Tim Rutili won’t let anything be. As evidenced through 10 full-length releases from his band Califone, whatever is expected must be changed. Everything hopeful must be marred at the surface; ...

In October, Califone shared a higher-quality version of “Burn The Sheets.Bleach The Books,” which the Tim Rutili-led band played live on occasion from the 2016 home-recorded EP Insect Courage. Today, ...

Longstanding experimental folk outfit Califone welcome a double LP reissue of Sometimes Good Weather Follows Bad People today (Tuesday, November 6) via Jealous Butcher. Sometimes Good Weather Follows ...

All My Friends Are Funeral Singers is the new album from the experimental Chicago roots-rock band Califone. It's also the first feature film from writer-director Tim Rutili, Califone's frontman. The ...

Califone, whose latest album All My Friends Are Funeral Singers is due out October 6 on Dead Oceans, has confirmed nationwide tour dates this fall including stops in Chicago, New York, and ...

Though he's often asked about his former band Red Red Meat - especially given that band's occasional reunions - for the past dozen years Tim Rutili has fronted the far more experimental Califone.

Some promo CDs come with a serious layer of security to prevent piracy and leaks: a special watermark which means the music can be traced back to a specific numbered disc if it finds its way onto the ...

Tim Rutili began the show by describing the memories and sentiments behind “Don’t Let Me Die Nervous” – namely, how he really wanted to have sex with his brother’s girlfriend years ago. “And there are ...

Though he’s not likely to admit it, Tim Rutili was a key figure in Chicago’s burgeoning independent music scene in the ’90s. After moving to the city to study film at Columbia College, Rutili fronted ...

The remarkably consistent band continues its strong run here, with another album of fine songs that combine earthy instrumentation and artful noise. Save this story Save this story There's no other ...