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We’re giving away two three-day passes to Pitchfork 2019

by Leor Galil July 15, 2019August 18, 2021

For a chance to win, take your best shot at identifying all the people, places, and things in Jason Wyatt Frederick’s cover illustration.

Posted inBlogs

Apocalyptic party rockers the Velcro Lewis Group preach their truth on the new Amnesia Haze

by Jamie Ludwig October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

The Velcro Lewis Group premiere the politically charged Amnesia Haze with the Reader today and play a show at the Hideout to celebrate on Sunday.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago’s Post Child celebrate their new album of grungy, nostalgic slacker rock

by Luca Cimarusti January 25, 2017August 18, 2021

Nineties alt-rock revivalists Post Child play a free record-release show at Emporium on Thursday night.

Posted inBlogs

Vivian Girls singer Cassie Ramone headlines a mellow night of solo sets at the Owl

by Luca Cimarusti August 20, 2015August 18, 2021

The night also includes sets from three local singers.

Posted inBlogs

Memphis synth-punk Nots play for free at the Owl tonight

by Luca Cimarusti August 13, 2015August 18, 2021

The punk four-piece take on bad-vibes synth-punk on their newest Goner single.

Posted inBlogs

Free, all-ages library punk shows continue this Saturday in Rogers Park

by Luca Cimarusti June 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Kenny Rasmussen continues bringing experimental rock music to the city’s libraries.

Posted inBlogs

Folk guitarist Ryley Walker and free jazz drummer Ben Billington jam tonight for a good cause

by Luca Cimarusti December 4, 2014August 18, 2021

The duo team up at Cole’s tonight to benefit the Carrefour Collaborative.

Posted inBlogs

British band Ultimate Painting kick off their American tour at Permanent Records tonight

by Luca Cimarusti October 16, 2014August 18, 2021

With a new record on Trouble in Mind, the duo arrive in Chicago and line up some shows.

Posted inBlogs

ElSounds Fest hosts a massive lineup of local music this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti August 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Twenty-six bands plus a farewell from Rodeo.

Posted inBlogs

Bric-a-Brac turns one this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti June 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The Avondale record and collectible shop celebrates its first birthday on Saturday.

Posted inBlogs

WHPK’s Summer Breeze is back with another excellent lineup

by Luca Cimarusti May 15, 2014August 18, 2021

University of Chicago’s radio station hosts another exciting lineup for its annual summer concert.

Posted inBlogs

Cairo Gang play a rare show at Rainbo Club this Sunday

by Luca Cimarusti March 6, 2014August 18, 2021

The Ukrainian Village bar hosts a welcome-home show for one of Chicago’s best rock bands.

Posted inBlogs

Bric-a-Brac hosts a fund-raiser for a new PA this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti February 27, 2014August 18, 2021

The Avondale record shop is bringing in Bob Nanna and a Bloody Mary bar to raise some dough.

Posted inBlogs

Local duo Foul Tip plays for free on Saturday

by Luca Cimarusti February 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Foul Tip are experts at minimalism.

Posted inBlogs

Lumerians get far out at the Owl

by Luca Cimarusti January 9, 2014August 18, 2021

The Owl continues its great booking with two sets from San Francisco’s Lumerians tonight.

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