In our TYF Monthly Mixtape feature, our music writers share Spotify playlists of the songs – new and old – they’ve had on repeat for the last month. This column is back for 2020, and this time we’re sharing some…
Concert Review: Irontom/Bear Hands – Chicago, 3/12/20
In this time of social distancing and self-quarantine, going to a concert seems unimaginable. Yet just twelve days ago, things were a little bit better, and Irontom and Bear Hands were throwing it down at Subterranean in Chicago. Raucous, rowdy,…
The Ten Most Underrated Albums of 2019
Yes, Norman Fucking Rockwell! and Father of the Bride were phenomenal—but there were also plenty of amazing records that didn’t make The Young Folks’ Top 50 list. Some of them are exciting returns from artists we’ve known and loved for…
The TYF Monthly Mixtape: March 2019
The music staff at the Young Folks loves to recommend their favorite music to our readers. In celebration of our love of music, we’re starting a new feature in which members of our staff share Spotify playlists of some of…
Irontom Releases “Black Cat” Music Video
In November, California rock band Irontom made a cryptic announcement on its Instagram account: “The Kid is comin.” A few days later, lead singer Harry Hayes proclaimed, “Hello, my name is Kid Midnight” in an intense new single. A flurry…
Interview: Irontom (Round Two)
The last time we spoke to LA rockers Irontom, they had just wrapped up their Fall 2016 tour with Finish Ticket and Run River North. Since then, they’ve been on all kinds of musical adventures. In 2017, they released their…
Album Review: Irontom – “Partners”
A common question asked about bands is, “Are they as good live as they are on the record?” Before listening to Irontom’s Partners, I had a different question on my mind: “Will they be as good on the record as…