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Australian garage-punk luminaries the Scientists keep the scuzz rock going strong on Negativity

by Steve Krakow June 23, 2021August 18, 2021

It’s a common misconception that true, filthy rock ’n’ roll died in the early 80s after being eclipsed by new wave, whose shiny commercial sound piled on the gated reverb, drum machines, keytars, and New Romantic vocals. In fact, noisy rock and garage punk flourished underground during that era, thanks to the likes of the […]

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Last year would’ve been a great one for bangers in Chicago clubs

by Tara C. Mahadevan March 17, 2021August 18, 2021

The pandemic kept us from celebrating the likes of Lil Durk and King Von the way they should’ve been—on a sweaty dance floor.

Posted inMusic

Get more kisses from your mis’ess on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin March 6, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Chicago-based artist Scott Williams.

Posted inMusic

Local power trio the Moses Gun drop their best record yet

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 5, 2019August 18, 2021

Local power trio the Moses Gun drop their best record yet, Hanif Abdurraqib reads from his great new book on A Tribe Called Quest, and more.

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Honoring the vanishing musical culture of Wicker Park

by Leor Galil December 13, 2018August 18, 2021

In some ways, Dorian’s is just one more boutiquey bar and restaurant. But its record store and music bookings connect it to Wicker Park’s 1990s arts community.

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Chicago band Diagonal do mid-90s shoegaze so well they might have a time machine

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 26, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago band Diagonal do mid-90s shoegaze so well they might have a time machine, Save Money rapper Sterling Hayes talks mental health on a new mixtape, and more.

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Almost nobody remembers these photos being taken on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti March 21, 2018August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist and designer Scott Williams.

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A twisted monster attack on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti August 23, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Keith Herzik.

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Best hip-hop club

by Chicago Reader June 22, 2017August 18, 2021

East Room 2354 N. Milwaukee 773-698-8774 www.eastroomchicago.com @EastRoomChicago Runner-Up Bottom Lounge

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Rapper Chris Crack breaks a yearlong silence with a single 36-minute track

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Chicago rapper Chris Crack breaks a yearlong silence with a single 36-minute track, DJ Paypal invites ghetto-house innovator Jana Rush to East Room, and more.

Posted inMusic

The Green Music Fest catches Dave Mata’s Royal Hands

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 7, 2017August 18, 2021

The Green Music Fest catches Dave Mata’s Royal Hands, Bric-a-Brac Records celebrates four years, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Mel Brooks, Bike the Drive, and more things to do in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend

by Brianna Wellen May 26, 2017August 18, 2021

A Memorial Day parade, Baderbrawl, and more happenings from May 26-28

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Gentleman Caller record a song cycle about Maryse Meijer’s short stories

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 16, 2017August 18, 2021

Gentleman Caller record a song cycle about Maryse Meijer’s short stories, Gossip Wolf premieres a future power-pop classic from the Rubs, and more.

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Reunited late-70s Irish punks Protex hit Chicago for two shows

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 8, 2017August 18, 2021

Reunited late-70s Irish punks Protex hit Chicago for two shows, Redgrave host an ACLU benefit to fight Trump’s Muslim ban, and more.

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Logan Square Chef’s Dinner, Drunk TED Talks, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen January 23, 2017August 18, 2021

Self-Care as Warfare, First Bites Bash, and more happenings from January 23-26

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