One of Chicago’s best unsung musicians drops a new album, the Chicago Black Social Culture Map talks west-side music, and more.
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Underground R&B singer Khallee lights up the cavernous ‘Cruise Rough’
Khallee used to sing in sorely missed Chicago R&B group Jody, and that history shines through on his new Troll EP.
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Chicago group Jody drops an R&B Oasis
The group released its first EP in two years this week.
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Members of The-Drum and Romance launch Cold Tech, a monthly psychedelic-dance night
Jeremiah Meece of The-Drum and Ethan Jared of Romance organized the new event.
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Best Surprise Festival Set
They saved the day when Supreme Cuts’ gear failed at Lollapalooza, turning in one of the best sets of the weekend.
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In Rotation: Dave Mata of Impala Sound Champions on two decades of Danny Akalepse beats
Current musical obsessions of The-Drum’s Jeremiah Meece and Dave Mata of Impala Sound Champions
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Gossip Wolf: Red Scare Industries celebrates ten years
Red Scare Industries celebrates ten years, and The-Drum launches the Lo Motion label
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The GTW puts a face to Chicago’s avant-pop scene
Charismatic Chicago MC and singer the GTW could help the city’s avant-garde pop scene blow up.
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Gossip Wolf: Locrian’s Andre Foisy teaches yoga for your grimmest chakra
Yoga for your grimmest chakra, new music from Catholic Tapes, and more
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Lil Herb takes you to Terror Town on his debut mixtape
Lil Herb offers up some complex, engrossing street rap with Welcome to Fazoland.
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Gossip Wolf: Let the Pitchfork predictions begin!
Pitchfork lineup predictions, Charlemagne Palestine’s long-overdue return to Chicago, and more
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12 O’Clock Track: The GTW’s clothes were sacrificed in order for us to get down to “Bleach Pool”
The local rapper-singer draws upon 90s R&B, Miami bass, and that time an ex messed up his clothes with bleach for the sensual, sparkling “Bleach Pool.”
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Gossip Wolf: Icy Demons bassist Griffin Rodriguez needs help bouncing back from a bike crash
Icy Demons bassist Griffin Rodriguez needs help bouncing back from a bike crash, and more.
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Lollapalooza 2013 in review: Cell-phone bulges and great expectations
Lollapalooza 2013 had plenty of faults, but we made the most of it by taming our expectations.
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Lollapalooza 2013 day two: Photos and a video recap
There were no-shows and technical difficulties, but a rebound by Supreme Cuts and triumphant sets by Kendrick Lamar and the Postal Service saved the day.