The pandemic has shattered so many bands that any project that’s come together since March 2020 represents a small victory. And when the project in question is as much fun as Plosivs—a new four-piece consisting of vocalist and guitarist Rob Crow, vocalist and guitarist John Reis, bassist Jordan Clark, and drummer Atom Willard—the victory isn’t […]
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Laura Jane Grace grapples with modern times on the urgent, stripped-down Stay Alive
Lockdown has been hard on Laura Jane Grace. The front woman of Against Me! and Devouring Mothers is a natural performer with a strong social-media presence, but lately her Twitter account has been full of laments for the pre-pandemic live-music experience. On October 1, she surprised her fans with Stay Alive, a raw, stripped-down acoustic […]
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Pop out for some pop-ups
Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator
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What turns kids punk?
The new musical Verböten uses the story of Jason Narducy’s forgotten early-80s band to talk about the power of subculture.
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Hopping the Riot Fest nostalgia train
Reunions and full-album sets are Riot Fest’s specialty—so what does it have to offer this year, besides Bikini Kill?
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Laura Jane Grace writes for her rights
Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout is the Against Me! singer’s engrossing chronicle of her turbulent life: as a musician, as an anarchist, and as a transgender human being.
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Where and when to celebrate Pride in Chicago
How Chicago’s LGBTQ community is stepping up to celebrate post-Orlando.
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A giant sits on top of Against Me! on the gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist John Garrison.
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Riot Fest’s opening day was filled with mud, sweat, and cheers
Highlights from day one of Riot Fest: Death, Faith No More, No Doubt, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and so much more it was hard to keep from running around the park in circles.
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A dozen Riot Fest acts in doughnut form
You can blame Drive Like Jehu drummer Mark Trombino and his punny pastry shop for inspiring this foolishness.
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Record Store Day 2015: Sales, giveaways, in-stores, and more
Including an interactive map that details the festivities at participating shops
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I changed my mind: Year-end lists matter
The thread connecting grief, Facebook, and end-of-the-year lists
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Best Transgender Rock Star
Her Florida-based punk band’s new album is a vital, poetic document of her struggle with gender identity.
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Chicago’s trans advocates, from celebs to social workers
These Chicagoans—recognized on the Trans 100 list—are working to better the lives of trans people.
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Gossip Wolf: Who’s gonna play Lollapalooza?
Lollapalooza lineup predictions, long-lost punk goodies from HoZac, and more