YouTube-famous Blue Line busker Ashley Stevenson drops her first studio album, dirt-rock ragers Hitter release their debut full-length, and more.
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The Chicago Zine Fest celebrates publishing by the people
The Chicago Zine Fest celebrates publishing by the people, Bloodiest and Luggage play to benefit the Clinic Vest Project at Rainbo, and more.
Adam Luksetich of Foul Tip on his contrarian pick for best country album ever
Current musical obsessions of Hanna Hazard from Lil Tits, Adam Luksetich from Foul Tip, and Luca Cimarusti from the Reader
Chicago hip-hop mourns musician and designer Quincy ‘Q’ Easton Kelly
Chicago hip-hop mourns musician and designer Quincy ‘Q’ Easton Kelly, and Joyride Records throws its first plugged-in show.
The Black and Brown Punk Show Collective hosts a stacked two-day festival in Pilsen
The Black and Brown Punk Show Collective hosts a stacked two-day festival in Pilsen, sludgy punks Lil Tits celebrate a new cassette EP, and more.
What will the closure of Permanent Records’ Chicago store mean for the local music community?
Ukrainian Village’s beloved Permanent Records will close in September, and its full-time employees—including Moniker Records founder Robert Manis—will move to LA to work at its west-coast shops.
Reunited late-70s Irish punks Protex hit Chicago for two shows
Reunited late-70s Irish punks Protex hit Chicago for two shows, Redgrave host an ACLU benefit to fight Trump’s Muslim ban, and more.
Los Crudos celebrate their 25th year with nine days of music and art
Los Crudos celebrate their 25th year with nine days of music and art, Vamos and Lil Tits play a first-anniversary party for the new Crown Liquors, and more.
Grungy local supergroup Lifestyles drop their debut album
Grungy local supergroup Lifestyles drop their debut album, Sooper Records launches with a self-titled 12-inch by Man Without a Head, and more.
Rabble Rabble celebrate a new record at the third Good Vybes Fest
Rabble Rabble celebrate a new record at the third Good Vybes Fest, Twin Peaks sign LPs bundled with coloring books at Reckless, and more.
A fond farewell to Logan Square DIY venue Wally’s World
Wally’s World hosted more than 100 shows over three years, but after a nine-day good-bye blowout, it’s waiting for the wrecking ball.
Foul Tip pumps iron on the gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan for Foul Tip’s record-release show.
Monday marks Oozing Wound’s final show with founding drummer Kyle Reynolds
The thrash revivalists are already on the hunt for a new drummer.
Dance collective the Era debut their footwork film festival
Plus: Bill Tucker and Lil Tits celebrate new releases on Maximum Pelt, and DIY venue Young Camelot gives away dozens of recordings from its shows.
WHPK’s Summer Breeze returns this weekend with a huge bill of local weirdos
Ono headlines this outdoor festival in the U of C quad.