Experimental footwork producer Jana Rush recorded her breathtaking new album, Painful Enlightenment, while battling depression, but she’s careful not to romanticize that fact. “At that time, I couldn’t be consistent with anything. I could start something and good luck with finishing it,” Rush explains. “The loss of hope, it’s a strange and empty feeling, and […]
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When shot-on-video horror met the Hot Mix 5
The score to cheapo 80s slasher 555, created by house DJ Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez, gets released for the first time.
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Sound artist Andy Slater on the spring-into-summer sound of 80s freestyle
Current musical obsessions of sound artist and performer Andy Slater, DJ Hannah Viti, and Reader listings coordinator Salem Collo-Julin
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Local rockers Twin Peaks will get top billing at the Chicago Pizza Summit
The Chicago five-piece have been announced as the secret musical act appearing at Old Style’s annual pizza-and-beer bash.
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Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago: Best things to do
Rising hip-hop artist G Herbo, Late Show writer and humorist author Daniel Kibblesmith, a discussion about the best books of 2017, and more goings-on November 24-26
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Making a Murderer’s lawyers, a Prince tribute, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Hyde Park Beer Fest, Big Gay Brunch, and more happenings from June 3-5
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Logan Square bar and restaurant crawl, Record Store Day, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Tattoos for Tails, About Face Theatre’s Wonka Ball, and more happenings from April 15-17
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Help dance-music outlet Mucho Culo get back on its feet this weekend
Subterranean hosts a benefit show for Mucho Culo, which was based out of a studio destroyed in a July fire.
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Boiler Room celebrates Chicago and Detroit’s electronic legacy
The notorious international pop-up party brings the two midwestern cities together with a four-show series beginning tomorrow night at Evil Olive.
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Noisy indie rockers Geronimo! take their last leap
Noisy indie rockers Geronimo! take their last leap, Boiler Room Chicago honors Frankie Knuckles, and more.
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If you missed Jammin Gerald’s lunchtime show you can still watch his Boiler Room set
The local dance producer performed at the Chicago Cultural Center earlier today, and if you missed it you can watch his recent Boiler Room set to make up for it.
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12 O’Clock Track: Todd Edwards remixes Toxic Avenger
Tastefully tacky house music that you can catch this weekend
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Experience the insanity of the Death Grips’ SXSW Boiler Room set
Anarcho-rapper noiseniks make a sufficiently wild concert video.
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We are experts in the art of frivolous spending
Lisa Madigan might have a pretty good case against the ‘Boiler Room’ fans at Countrywide.