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Bandcamp Fridays approach their first birthday

by Leor Galil March 3, 2021August 18, 2021

The U.S. could’ve had live music back already, but at least Bandcamp is still helping the artists making do without.

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Azita has more to say and more ways to say it

by Mark Guarino March 3, 2021August 18, 2021

For Glen Echo, Azita Youssefi’s first album in more than eight years, she played and recorded every instrument herself.

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No-wave luminaries the Scissor Girls give their 1992 demo its first-ever vinyl release

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 1, 2020August 18, 2021

No-wave luminaries the Scissor Girls give their 1992 demo its first-ever vinyl release, radio producer Morgan Sherm debuts the rap podcast Another Element, and more.

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Thomas Comerford, filmmaker and singer-songwriter

by Salem Collo-Julin May 26, 2020August 18, 2021

“To me that’s kind of the magical part, bringing the songs to various people to work on them together.”

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Chicago no wave celebrates itself

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 1, 2019August 18, 2021

The Co-Prosperity Sphere devotes a concert and exhibit to 90s Chicago no wave, and the CHIRP Record Fair returns for year 17.

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John Corbett celebrates his latest book with free barbecue and fantastic bands

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 2, 2019August 18, 2021

John Corbett celebrates his latest book with free barbecue and fantastic bands, self-described “Bruce jazz” trio Poplife play a farewell-for-now show, and more.

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Art imitates the lineup on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin March 13, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Chicago-based artist Dmitry Samarov for the release party of this book Music to My Eyes.

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Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 16, 2018August 18, 2021

Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward, tape label Love Lion pays tribute to the Chicago underground, and more.

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Guitarists Ryley Walker and Bill MacKay whip up some sorely needed holiday cheer

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 20, 2016August 18, 2021

Guitarists Ryley Walker and Bill MacKay whip up some sorely needed holiday cheer, Timbuck2Forever returns to Metro to honor the fallen Chicago DJ, and more.