The Owl continues its trend of high-profile secret shows, this time with New York’s Psychic Ills.
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Record Breakers turns 25
Record Breakers, the shop that sits on top of Reggie’s in the South Loop, celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend.
Exclusive releases and seven bands at the first annual Cassette Store Day
Avondale’s Bric-a-Brac Records is the only record store in the state celebrating the first annual Cassette Store Day.
Best shows to see: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Old Time Musketry, Yo Majesty, and the Acacia Strain
Between now and Wednesday, your live-music options include the Dillinger Escape Plan, Yo Majesty, and Old Time Musketry.
Introducing the Chicago Underground Music Archive
A new project aims to record and share as much live Chicago music as possible.
San Francisco’s Burnt Ones play two shows tonight
Brand-new Bric-a-Brac Records hosts the psych-pop outfit, which will also play a house show in Logan Square.
Pink Avalanche celebrate the release of their first record, Wraiths, with a free listening party
The local postpunk band’s debut can be streamed or downloaded for purchase in a digital version.
Tyvek, Spray Paint, and Dikes of Holland play this year’s Summer Breeze
WHPK’s Summer Breeze is back with another awesome lineup of weirdo rock.
Pink Torpedo brings its sleazy garage rock to Cole’s on Friday
The underrated garage act plays a free show at the Logan Square bar.
Win a date with the Reader’s Leor Galil to see The Book of Mormon on Valentine’s Day
A Reader staff writer has an extra ticket to see The Book of Mormon on Valentine’s Day. Want to go with him?
Reader’s Agenda Tue 1/29: Admission: One Shilling, Queer Comedy, and Soundgarden
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Best shows to see: Slut River, Child Bite, and Paul Giallorenzo and Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten
The best shows to see Monday through Wednesday are Slut River, Child Bite, and Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten
Millennium Park’s Downtown Sound Series Announces Lineup
Millennium Park’s Downtown Sound series announces its lineup.
Saturday Night: Akron/Family Listening Party
The Blind Robin hosts a free listening party Saturday night for Akron/Family’s upcoming album “Akron/Family II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT.”