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My favorite films of 2014 (that premiered in Chicago)
Drew Hunt’s favorite films of 2014
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More thoughts on Resnais, Breaking Bad, surrealism, and “surrealism”
Considering the influence of 20s and 30s surrealism on more recent film and television
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Jason Soliday may have closed Enemy, but he’s still presenting great shows in the space
Long live Post-Enemy and Tritriangle
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Interview: Noise artist Jason Soliday on the closing of Enemy
“I got to have Peter Brötzmann play at my house. I have Z’ev play at my house.”
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The noise scene’s lost Enemy, a trumpeter’s growth spurt, and one schmaltzy goodbye
Good-bye to Baby Teeth and experimental-music venue Enemy, hello to young trumpeter Marquis Hill
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Show us your . . . springboard
Each week, we ask you to show us something. This week it’s a springboard.
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Sun rises, Steve Krakow announces several new projects
A new label, an upcoming mix tape, some vast quantity of musical projects, etc.
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Soundboard: April 28-May 4
Recommended and notable shows, including Ghe20 Goth1k, David Grubbs, Hunx & His Punx, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Dead Milkmen, and more
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Turntablist Ignaz Schick Explodes the Monkey in Chicago This Weekend
Friday and Saturday at Enemy, Ignaz Schick “plays” his turntable with debris and metal and improvises with everyone from free-jazz horn men to abstract noise wizards.
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The List: February 17-22, 2011
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Chicago Symphony Orchestra featuring Leif Ove Andsnes, Beans, Dismemberment Plan, Motorhead and more.
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The List: September 9-15, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: No Age, Sleep, Oval, Ben Frost, High Places, Joshua Abrams, Thee Oh Sees, and more
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The List: March 18-24, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Joe Lovano & Us Five, Young Jeezy, the Ex, Omar Pene, Golden Triangle, Gunslinger, and more
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Lowercase Locals: Graham Stephenson and Dave Barnes
Two subtle and impressive exponents of electroacoustic improv emerge in Chicago.