Gossip Wolf has long admired local country-music craftsman Dan Whitaker, whose considerable discography includes folk-tinged solo work and recordings with his combo the Shinebenders that combine hillbilly jazz, country blues, honky-tonk stompers, and working-class ballads about booze, trucks, and lost love. By the end of this month, Whitaker will have relocated to Martindale, Texas (between […]
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Not Normal Tapes gives itself a year to live
Not Normal Tapes gives itself a year to live, Rabble Rabble reunite to benefit Resilience, and more.
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RIP to beloved Chicago house DJ and producer Sean Haley
Beloved Chicago house DJ and producer Sean Haley passes away at age 49, Punk Rock and Donuts throws a Pilsen Reads! benefit, and more.
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One-man soul factory Phillip-Michael Scales celebrates the new Sinner-Songwriter
One-man soul factory Phillip-Michael Scales celebrates the new Sinner-Songwriter, Litebulb of the Era helps fund-raise for the arts nonprofit he’s cofounded, and more.
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Goth doesn’t age, but DJ Scary Lady Sarah’s Nocturna party is turning 30
DJ Scary Lady Sarah’s Nocturna party turns 30 this weekend, the new What’s for Brek-Fest takes over the Wicker Park Emporium, and more.
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A John Waters Christmas and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A Room-themed pop-up at Emporium Arcade Bar and more goings-on November 27-30
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Chicago rappers Chris Crack and Vic Spencer mesh their distinctive personas on Blessed
On their new album as Chris Spencer, Chris Crack and Vic Spencer dial back their aggression to saunter along with the soulful piano melody of “Hooligan.”
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Memphis hip-hop label Culture Power45 keeps up the Chicago love
Memphis hip-hop label Culture Power45 keeps up the Chicago love, Outrun the Sunlight celebrate a new album of instrumental prog metal, and more.
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Dance party Bump & Grindcore gets nasty in memory of Amy Winehouse
Dance party Bump & Grindcore gets nasty in memory of Amy Winehouse, local postpunks Daylight Robbery release a long-in-the-works LP, and more.
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Quenchers bookers Phantom Note say good-bye with a three-day festival
The Phantom Note Phinale hits Quenchers this weekend with Rad Payoff, Boss Fight, Dog & Wolf, Blizzard Babies, and lots more.
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Meat Wave celebrate the release of their second full-length with a bunch of shows all over town
The band’s brand-new Delusion Moon hits shelves tomorrow.
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The unexpected appeal of ‘Faneto,’ Chief Keef’s slow-growing underground hit
The song has become a cult hit since Keef dropped it in early October.
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 5/15: Craft Beer Week, farmers’ markets, and the HoZac Blackout
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, May 15