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Posted inMusic

Getting in your steps on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist and musician Karissa Talanian.

Posted inMusic

Vic Mensa throws a fund-raiser for his ambitious new charitable foundation

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 13, 2018August 18, 2021

Vic Mensa throws a fund-raiser for his ambitious new charitable foundation, shambolic glam punks the Sueves preview their forthcoming second album, and more.

Posted inMusic

The Blue Ribbon Glee Club turns ten with a reunion party for fans, friends, and alums

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 3, 2017August 18, 2021

The Blue Ribbon Glee Club turns ten with a reunion party, old-school beat party Boombastic comes back to Wicker Park, and more.

Posted inMusic

Eighties power-pop wizard Julian Leal returns to the stage with a new backing band

by Steve Krakow August 1, 2017August 18, 2021

Support from HoZac and the Numero Group has helped resuscitate Julian Leal’s rock ‘n’ roll career—and may yet lead to new music.

Posted inMusic

Gentleman Caller record a song cycle about Maryse Meijer’s short stories

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 16, 2017August 18, 2021

Gentleman Caller record a song cycle about Maryse Meijer’s short stories, Gossip Wolf premieres a future power-pop classic from the Rubs, and more.

Posted inMusic

Laura Callier of Gel Set joins the wagon train to LA

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Laura Callier of Gel Set joins the wagon train to LA, Manhole hosts the midwest’s biggest queer hip-hop showcase, and more.

Posted inMusic

Heavy Times play a last hometown show before guitarist Matt Courtade moves to LA

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Heavy Times play a last hometown show before guitarist Matt Courtade moves to LA, Jes Skolnik of Split Feet decamps to New York for a Bandcamp job, and more.

Posted inMusic

Lorena Cupcake of Store Brand Soda on an ode to thwarted taco desire

by Philip Montoro February 25, 2016August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Store Brand Soda blogger Lorena Cupcake, Dumpster Babies guitarist Tom Puschautz, and Reader music editor Philip Montoro

Posted inBlogs

Recapping Pitchfork’s second day: Weather forecasts suck, and Sleater-Kinney rules

by Reader staff July 19, 2015August 18, 2021

An unexpected storm briefly shut down the festival, but a triumphant Sleater-Kinney set waited at the end of the rainbow.

Posted inBlogs

Platinum Boys’ party rock helps get the Blackout Fest going tonight

by Luca Cimarusti May 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Milwaukee’s beer-soaked punks play at the Empty Bottle tonight.

Posted inMusic

Let the Lollapalooza lineup predictions begin!

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Gossip Wolf makes its first Lollapalooza predictions of 2015, a shakeup for Lord Mantis births another nasty metal band, and more.

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Metal’s most prolific bassist exposed

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 1, 2014August 18, 2021

A forthcoming book chronicles the career of prolific metal bassist Dan Lilker, HoZac Archival rereleases

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: The power-pop strut of ‘Twilley Don’t Mind’

by Kevin Warwick April 14, 2014August 18, 2021

Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is the title track from the Dwight Twilley Band’s power-pop classic Twilley Don’t Mind.

Posted inMusic

The Secret History of Chicago Music: Epicycle

by Chicago Reader February 20, 2014August 18, 2021

Epicycle’s brief career ended more than 30 years ago, but this North Shore punk band is still inspiring reissues today.

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Reader’s Agenda Sun 1/26: Rockin’ Record Bazaar and Beer Blowout, “Everyone’s a VJ,” and Black Jack

by Jillian Sandler January 26, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Sunday, January 26

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