Since nu-metal fizzled out in the early aughts it’s generally been treated with the kind of derision found in VH1 specials eviscerating bygone pop-culture ephemera. But “What were we thinking?” one-liners are more fitting for the oversize JNCO jeans of those years than the music that defined them, and while it’s getting harder and harder […]
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The happy return of Mad Decent Block Party
The last time record label Mad Decent brought its annual block party to town was in 2012, and even though the free blowout hit capacity in the afternoon, that didn’t stop people from showing up and trying to get in. Enough successfully crashed—the gates that organizers were forced to end the event early due to […]
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Our top picks for fall music
Our top picks for fall music: A conversation with prolific bassist and composer Matt Ulery, and more best bets
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Kranky’s 20 uncompromising years
As Kranky turns 20, its cofounder shares the label’s five most overlooked Chicago releases.
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Our guide to fall music 2013
Kranky Records’ 20 uncompromising years. Plus: 11 best bets for fall concerts.