The small break of new releases at the start of the new year allows for a much less stressful, and sometimes even more enjoyable, media binge: a crop of Chicago-made web series that can be viewed from the comfort and safety of your home.
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Chicago’s best overlooked hip-hop of 2019
The shrinking of music media requires a new definition of “overlooked,” but even the strictest criteria admit a vast unexplored trove of riches.
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Chicago Votes launches Give a Shit Weekend to get young people in Chicago excited about election season
The nonprofit organization is using art and culture to get young people in the city excited about voting in a world where politics are “pretty boring, pretty old, and pretty white.”
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You got your Riot Fest in my peanut butter!
So if the local acts at Riot Fest were kinds of peanut butter … you know what, never mind.
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Mama previews a power-pop banger from their upcoming EP
The local four-piece is about to release a double seven-inch of Automatic Recordings.
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Reader premiere: Local punk band Rad Payoff’s video for the surly jam ‘Sunglasses’
We’re premiering the music video for Rad Payoff’s “Sunglasses” just prior to the local punk band’s Sun 1/4 performance at Ian’s Party.
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Disappears debut a track from their upcoming LP
The spacey local act has a new record coming out early next year.
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Two huge local festivals happening this weekend
More than 40 local bands are playing two festivals over the weekend.
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12 O’Clock Track: “Attack From All Sides” is fast and furious hardcore from the Repos
The Chicago hardcore band has canceled their Ian’s Party gig, but that doesn’t make them any less awesome.
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Farm-to-tavern fare at Farmhouse Tavern
Farmhouse Tavern offers well-executed farm-to-table food and a good beer list
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Charlie Trotter on The Interview Show
Chef Charlie Trotter stopped by “The Interview Show,” hosted by Mark Bazer, to discuss his restaurant, his appreciation for today’s diners and his (very) early days at the Ground Round.
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Dill Pickle Co-op Opens in Logan Square
Logan Square’s Dill Pickle Food Co-op will open for business Saturday, December 5 at noon.
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What Does It Mean if You Get Vulcan’s Fire Salt in Your Stocking?
Gifts for people who genuinely wouldn’t mind finding a jar of cumin under the tree.
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Permanent Records Celebrates Its Third Birthday
Permanent Records throws itself a party at the Hideout this Saturday with Cave, Cacaw, Black Math, and Mako Sica.