Irish dream-pop genius Joe Cassidy lived in Chicago for more than a decade and became a beloved part of our music scene.
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Chicago’s DIY rock scene mourns Alejandro Morales
With his generous spirit and boundless enthusiasm, Running drummer Alejandro Morales was the beating heart of a vibrant community.
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Remembering Chicago music champion Christen Thomas
Christen Thomas booked shows for a decade with the Empty Bottle and Metro teams, but that work was just the beginning of the love, joy, and support she showered on the local scene.
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Did John Prine die for Donald Trump’s sins?
The cruelty, ignorance, and incompetence of the federal pandemic response have cost the life of beloved singer-songwriter John Prine, who stood against all those things.
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Mark E. Smith, the acerbic voice of influential Manchester postpunks the Fall, dead at 60
Mark E. Smith’s inimitable sneer was a lacerating antidote to mediocrity for more than four decades.
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Country giant Merle Haggard dead at 79
The last living genius of honky-tonk passes away on his birthday.