Even before local singer-songwriter Dan Schneider released his first album as the Singleman Affair in 2006, his psych-folk solo project had become a fruitful nexus for collaboration. Schneider has not only brought together amazing musicians—including folks from Mucca Pazza, the Cairo Gang, Califone, and Fruit Bats—to perform and record with him, but he’s also regularly […]
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Disappears, White/Light, and Steve Shelley drop a collaboration recorded 11 years ago
Disappears, White/Light, and Steve Shelley drop a collaboration recorded 11 years ago, two-thirds of Weatherman share their first music since moving to a medieval French village, and more.
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Chicago postpunks Facs cut their last tether
Chicago postpunks Facs inherited members from Disappears, but for the new Lifelike they’ve found the personnel and the sound to become a self-contained band.
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New trio FACS carries the darkness of Disappears to an unknown place
New trio FACS carries the darkness of Disappears to a new place, DIY zine The Sick Muse publishes its sixth issue, and more.
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Chicago rockers Rabble Rabble hang it up after nine years
Chicago rockers Rabble Rabble hang it up after nine years, Rainbo hosts a musician-heavy art exhibit dishonoring Trump, and more.
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Cocktail Challenge: Asafetida
Aaron Dexter of the Owl uses the “devil’s dung” to harmonize sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy flavors.
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Cocktail Challenge: Bacon bits
Challenged to create a cocktail with vegan bacon bits, Jonathan van Herik of Rainbo Club makes a meaty drink.
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Thinking Inside the Box
What makes Disappears special is what they won’t let themselves do.