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Chicago jazz guitarist Tim Stine drops an engagingly off-kilter new trio album

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 26, 2020August 18, 2021

Chicago jazz guitarist Tim Stine drops an engagingly off-kilter new trio album, a 26-track compilation benefits the staff of the shuttered Crown Liquors, and more.

Posted inMusic

Brokedowns drummer Mustafa Daka on the greatest heavy-hitting drummer alive

by Luca Cimarusti January 28, 2019August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Brokedowns drummer Mustafa Daka, Rad Payoff guitarist Jason Smith, and Reader music listings coordinator Luca Cimarusti

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Stories from Chicago’s favorite rock ’n’ roll clusterfuck

by Leor Galil January 3, 2018August 18, 2021

Underground rock festival Ian’s Party is run mostly by volunteers, which helps it feel like a community instead of a branding exercise.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago’s Post Child celebrate their new album of grungy, nostalgic slacker rock

by Luca Cimarusti January 25, 2017August 18, 2021

Nineties alt-rock revivalists Post Child play a free record-release show at Emporium on Thursday night.

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Local options at Riot Fest 2015

by Luca Cimarusti, Leor Galil and Kevin Warwick September 9, 2015August 18, 2021

A dozen Chicago artists make their Riot Fest debuts this year. How did we pick just five? Completely arbitrarily!

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High Priests play explosive postpunk at Ian’s Party this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti January 2, 2015August 18, 2021

The fresh local trio brings some fire to the festival.

Posted inMusic

Guitarist Ryley Walker on the saxophone quartet that rearranged his brain jelly

by Luca Cimarusti December 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Plus: Bike lawyer Colin Cameron on a song that sounds like Einstürzende Neubauten covering Leonard Cohen, the Reader‘s Luca Cimarusti on everything you could ever want to know about prog rock, and more

Kody Templeman of the Lillingtons, who are booked to play the Red Scare Industries tenth-anniversary party this fall
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Red Scare Industries celebrates ten years

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Red Scare Industries celebrates ten years, and The-Drum launches the Lo Motion label

Posted inBlogs

The seventh edition of Ian’s Party is here

by Luca Cimarusti January 2, 2014August 18, 2021

Ian’s Party brings over 40 great bands to town for its seventh year.

Posted inBlogs

Ian’s Party is back and bigger than ever

by Luca Cimarusti January 3, 2013August 18, 2021

Ian’s Party is back for its sixth year, with almost 40 bands playing at two venues

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You’re Invited to Ian’s Party!

by Robyn Chang December 30, 2009August 19, 2021

Some bands to seek out at this year’s Ian’s Party

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