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Home » Black Flag

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Posted inMusic

Chicago punk was born queer

by Leor Galil June 23, 2020August 18, 2021

How three gay bars—La Mere Vipere, O’Banion’s, and Oz—became the cradle of the city’s punk scene

Posted inMusic

Nearly 50 years after they formed, Wire are still doing it right

by Luca Cimarusti June 19, 2020August 18, 2021

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 […]

Posted inBlogs

Urgh! A Music War and other punk and postpunk new wave cinema

by Patrick Friel July 10, 2018August 18, 2021

Five films that captured the vibrant, changing pop-music scene of the 1980s.

Posted inMusic

After a three-story fall, Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 29, 2017August 18, 2021

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.

Posted inBlogs

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

by Noah Berlatsky January 19, 2017August 18, 2021

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.

Posted inMusic

Thirteen thoughts on the Misfits reunion

by Jake Austen August 29, 2016August 18, 2021

There are so many reasons to be wary of the Misfits reunion. But nobody can argue with the songs!

Posted inBlogs

Riot Fest announces Speaks Stage, a new space for panels and live poetry readings

by Luca Cimarusti August 21, 2015August 18, 2021

The new stage will feature the likes of Henry Rollins, Brendan Kelly, and Dr. John Cooper Clarke.

Posted inBlogs

Revisit The Decline of Western Civilization this weekend

by Leor Galil June 26, 2015August 18, 2021

Director Penelope Spheeris hosts a screening of the first two Decline documentaries at the Music Box this weekend.

Posted inBlogs

Black Flag literally played a concert for children

by Leor Galil June 18, 2014August 18, 2021

Photos from the moment when everybody gave up

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Tue 6/17: Black Flag, Tuesdays on the Terrace, and Theater Oobleck

by Brianna Wellen June 17, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, June 17

Posted inMusic

Black Flag’s not totally terrible What The . . . and 15 more record reviews

by Peter Margasak, Leor Galil, Kevin Warwick, Bill Meyer, David Whiteis, Monica Kendrick, Kim Kelly and Luca Cimarusti December 16, 2013August 19, 2021

Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla’s house-party jams, Last False Hope’s steel-toed bluegrass, and 14 more records reviewed.

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Who needs the new Black Flag when you can have “My War?”

by Luca Cimarusti December 6, 2013August 19, 2021

Everyone’s talking about their first record in 30 years, but I just want to hear a cut from 1984.

Posted inBlogs

Cuntz from Australia play two shows in Chicago this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti September 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Melbourne’s Cuntz, who channel late Black Flag’s gnarly vibes, are in town this weekend.

X
Posted inMusic

Saturday: Five Riot Fest acts to see

by Leor Galil, Peter Margasak, Tal Rosenberg and Kevin Warwick September 10, 2013August 19, 2021

Day two of Riot Fest features X, Dinosaur Jr., Public Enemy, and much more.

The Aquabat
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Who’s playing Riot Fest?

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 3, 2013August 19, 2021

Riot Fest lineup predictions and busy seasons for trash-pop duo the Funs and doom band Bongripper

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