How three gay bars—La Mere Vipere, O’Banion’s, and Oz—became the cradle of the city’s punk scene
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Nearly 50 years after they formed, Wire are still doing it right
Before I first press play on an “aging punks still at it” record, I try to prepare myself for the worst. Whether the band in question have retained only one original member in a completely retooled lineup (like present-day Gang of Four), or replaced their figurehead (like the Misfits did in the 90s), or awkwardly […]
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Urgh! A Music War and other punk and postpunk new wave cinema
Five films that captured the vibrant, changing pop-music scene of the 1980s.
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After a three-story fall, Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet
Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet, the Hideout’s Back to School Ball raises money for Intonation Music Workshop, and more.
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Sinead O’Connor’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got speaks to the fight against Trump from 27 years in the past
Sinead O’Connor’s 1990 album combines the rage of ’80s antifascist punk with a private grief that’s timeless—it’s music for a battle we hoped we’d never have to wage again.
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Thirteen thoughts on the Misfits reunion
There are so many reasons to be wary of the Misfits reunion. But nobody can argue with the songs!
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Riot Fest announces Speaks Stage, a new space for panels and live poetry readings
The new stage will feature the likes of Henry Rollins, Brendan Kelly, and Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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Revisit The Decline of Western Civilization this weekend
Director Penelope Spheeris hosts a screening of the first two Decline documentaries at the Music Box this weekend.
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Black Flag literally played a concert for children
Photos from the moment when everybody gave up
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 6/17: Black Flag, Tuesdays on the Terrace, and Theater Oobleck
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, June 17
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Black Flag’s not totally terrible What The . . . and 15 more record reviews
Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla’s house-party jams, Last False Hope’s steel-toed bluegrass, and 14 more records reviewed.
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12 O’Clock Track: Who needs the new Black Flag when you can have “My War?”
Everyone’s talking about their first record in 30 years, but I just want to hear a cut from 1984.
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Cuntz from Australia play two shows in Chicago this weekend
Melbourne’s Cuntz, who channel late Black Flag’s gnarly vibes, are in town this weekend.
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Saturday: Five Riot Fest acts to see
Day two of Riot Fest features X, Dinosaur Jr., Public Enemy, and much more.
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Gossip Wolf: Who’s playing Riot Fest?
Riot Fest lineup predictions and busy seasons for trash-pop duo the Funs and doom band Bongripper