Few indie-rock artists are more prolific than singer-songwriter Mike Kinsella, who’s been playing in Illinois bands since the late 80s, including Cap’n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and American Football. The latter band reunited in 2014 following a 14-year break and subsequently released two acclaimed albums, 2016’s American Football (or LP2) and last year’s American Football […]
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Tim Kinsella and Cap’n Jazz harnessed the raw power of their 90s selves at Riot Fest
Kinsella didn’t let age slow him down during two Cap’n Jazz reunion shows at Riot Fest and Bottom Lounge.
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Riot Fest announces the rest of its 2017 lineup: At the Drive-In, Cap’n Jazz, Best Coast, and more
Joining the likes of Jawbreaker, Nine Inch Nails, and Queens of the Stone Age at this year’s Riot Fest are At the Drive-In, Cap’n Jazz, Best Coast, and many more.
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Looks like Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker will be joining Cap’n Jazz
Cap’n Jazz plans to recruit Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker, Smart Bar launches a record label, and more.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 7/26: Wicker Park Fest, History of Freestyle, and Jeff the Brotherhood
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, July 26
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Best New Album After a 13-Year Absence
Could it be better than the debut that earned this mathy emo band its cult following?
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Best Proof That Fourth-Wave Emo Is About More Than Nostalgia
This cassette label documents new acts on the national scene and some of the best youngsters around here.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 6/6: International Photobooth Convention, Ribfest, and a Tribute to Beyonce, America’s Greatest Montessorian
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, June 6
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 5/16: Manifest Urban Arts Festival, The Inspector and the Prince, and Owls
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, May 16
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Our guide to the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival 2014 (the music part)
Music headliners at CIMMfest 2014 include Yo La Tengo and Goblin soundtracking Suspiria.
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Gossip Wolf: Owls finish their first album in 13 years
Owls finish their first album in 13 years, Gary Records launches with two international split singles, and more
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Midwestern emo catches its second wind
Midwestern underground emo is coming back—and it’s turning up overseas and on the charts.
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Gossip Wolf: Julian Malone’s mistaken dis track
Julian Malone goes solo, Owls reunite, and Baby Teeth drops a fourth LP
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Back to School
Seven past and present Chicagoans revisit their wonder years