One of the most remarkable things about Chicago is its complex relationship with crime. The criminal-justice and court system is often so flawed, discriminatory, and unjust that it can seem as harmful as the crimes it seeks to control. For more than a century we’ve also had an entire industry dedicated to sensationalizing and mythologizing […]
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For MCA 50, ambient musician Lykanthea explores culture, history, and identity with her dream ensemble
Lakshmi Ramgopal, who usually performs solo as Lykanthea, bids farewell to the songs on her Migration EP this Saturday with a nine-member multidisciplinary group.
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Frontwoman Fest keeps fighting for a feminist future in Chicago’s music scene
The third annual Frontwoman Fest takes over the Burlington on Saturday with 16 acts that embody the diverse talents of the city’s female and female-identified musicians.
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How can grassroots musicians fight the Trump beast?
Adele Nicholas of Axons and Impossible Colors is also a self-employed civil rights lawyer—and she’s releasing a compilation to benefit the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
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Feminist music showcase Frontwoman Fest takes over the Burlington Bar on Saturday
The all-day festival benefits Girls Rock! Chicago.
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The Impossible Colors Club brings back the ritual of waiting for tapes in the mail
Adele Nichoals’s new subscription service ships split cassingles to Chicago music fans every month.