Being a fan of Italian horror prog rockers Goblin can be massively rewarding and profoundly confusing. Famous for mind-bendingly complex tunes as well as their scores for late-70s films by the likes of Dario Argento and George Romero, Goblin dissolved in the early 80s, and since they began re-forming a couple decades ago they’ve existed […]
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It’s the ghost wonderful time of the year
Here’s a (spooky) sampling of some Halloween and other (horrific) seasonal events and activities coming up (from the shadows of the night) in Chicago and beyond (the living dead). Bwahahahahahaha! 👻 Theater, magic, a haunted trail, and arcades The Jigsaw Bride Through 11/14: Wed 8 PM, Thu 3 PM, Sat 4 and 8 PM, Sun […]
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In Rotation: Gigan guitarist Eric Hersemann on an album so angry it’s almost silly
Current obsessions of Reckless Records buyer Dave Hofer, Gigan guitarist Eric Hersemann, and the Reader‘s Luca Cimarusti
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Our guide to the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival 2014 (the music part)
Music headliners at CIMMfest 2014 include Yo La Tengo and Goblin soundtracking Suspiria.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 11/29: Zombi, “City Self,” and Zoolights
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, November 29
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Best shows to see: Sarah Jarosz, Goblin, the Weeknd, Jeremy Denk
The best shows to see on Thu 10/10 through Sun 10/13
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Goblin goes for the gold
Vintage avant-garde psychedelic horror-movie music goes to the Olympics
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Dance Macabre
The electronic duo Gatekeeper looks to the classic slasher soundtrack for inspiration.