Chicago punk multi-instrumentalist Seth Engel can deliver a sweet, melancholy riff so gracefully that you’d think he lives inside the guitar chords from Jawbreaker’s Dear You. Engel, who records solo material under the name Options, is a busy young man about town. He drums with mathy progressive trio Pyramid Scheme as well as heavy indie-rockers […]
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Dusty Groove is selling off thousands of LPs for a dollar each
Dusty Groove sells off thousands of LPs for a dollar each, anonymous local dark-ambient producer Faithful drops a free EP, and more.
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Chi-town Blues Festival and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Closing night of Lifeline’s Anna Kareina and more goings-on 4/6-4/8
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Chicago supergroup Lifted Bells carry a torch for emo on their debut album, Minor Tantrums
Lifted Bells couldn’t have picked a better time to release their first EP than 2013, when “emo revival” had become an indie-rock buzzword. Now the local underground supergroup—made up of exacting musicians from spritely fourth-wave emo acts (including Options, Stay Ahead of the Weather, and Their/They’re/There) and second-wave heartthrob Bob Nanna (of Braid and Hey […]
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You can help keep Horace Mann Elementary’s Mustangs marching
The Horace Mann Marching Mustangs launch a fund-raiser to buy instruments, Douglas Park hosts a free workshop on field recordings and graphic scores, and more.
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Chicago’s grassroots rock bands brighten the corners they’re in
New local rock releases from Bleach Party, Coaster, Fake Limbs, Lala Lala, Strawberry Jacuzzi, and Swimsuit Addition
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Shannon Candy of Strawberry Jacuzzi launches her label in time for Cassette Store Day
Shannon Candy of Strawberry Jacuzzi launches her label in time for Cassette Store Day, Chicago musicians turn up in Joe Swanberg’s Easy, and more.
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Dance party Bump & Grindcore gets nasty in memory of Amy Winehouse
Dance party Bump & Grindcore gets nasty in memory of Amy Winehouse, local postpunks Daylight Robbery release a long-in-the-works LP, and more.
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Young locals Forfeit open Thursday’s ‘Cool for One Night’ emo showcase
For its Riot Fest preparty, the Burlington’s monthly Emo Night doesn’t just spin tunes but also books three live bands.
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Singer-songwriter Jennifer Hall celebrates her first studio material in four years
Singer-songwriter Jennifer Hall celebrates her first studio material in four years, Electric Hawk play a release party for their long-awaited second album, and more.
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Gossip Wolf: Booker Matt Kimmel leaves the Burlington (and Chicago, for now)
Matt Kimmel’s good-bye to booking the Burlington, emo royalty at American Football, a new Swearwords EP, and more
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Braid’s Bob Nanna talks about his band’s forthcoming album, No Coast
Singer-songwriter Bob Nanna discusses working on the forthcoming No Coast, the first full-length in 16 years by the influential second-wave emo group.
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Gossip Wolf: A new High Spirits record to cheer up any metalhead
New music from High Spirits and the Please & Thank Yous, plus a long-overdue Silkworm reissue
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Reader premiere: Tattoos, the nervy new EP from local rock outfit Coaster
Take a listen to the exclusive Reader stream of the forthcoming EP from local rock group Coaster.
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How to get Bob Nanna of Braid to write your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day song
Thanks to the songwriting service Downwrite, Bob Nanna of Braid makes a pretty affordable cupid.