Impulsive Hearts use their summery pop-rock to raise money for Resilience, footwork crew the Era screens short films in Hyde Park, and more.
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Chicago pop insurgents White Ppl play a fund-raiser for Hoist Fest
Chicago pop insurgents White Ppl play a fund-raiser for Hoist Fest, DJ and soul historian Duane Powell shines a light on songwriter Eugene McDaniels, and more.
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One-man soul factory Phillip-Michael Scales celebrates the new Sinner-Songwriter
One-man soul factory Phillip-Michael Scales celebrates the new Sinner-Songwriter, Litebulb of the Era helps fund-raise for the arts nonprofit he’s cofounded, and more.
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Vic Mensa throws a fund-raiser for his ambitious new charitable foundation
Vic Mensa throws a fund-raiser for his ambitious new charitable foundation, shambolic glam punks the Sueves preview their forthcoming second album, and more.
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There’s a supercool hot rod on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist (and Sueves member) Joe Schorgl.
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Chicago label Deep Space Objects compiles a constellation of diverse electronic tracks
Chicago label Deep Space Objects compiles a constellation of diverse electronic tracks, Lord Mantis drummer Bill Bumgardner dies at 35, 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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Laura Callier of Gel Set joins the wagon train to LA
Laura Callier of Gel Set joins the wagon train to LA, Manhole hosts the midwest’s biggest queer hip-hop showcase, and more.
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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.
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Vamos made one of Chicago’s best rock records of the year
Mama celebrate a new EP at the Empty Bottle tonight, and Vamos open with material from this year’s excellent Spiderbait.
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Auxiliary Arts Center bids farewell with a compilation and final show
The Avondale space hosts one final show, with a handful of bands that appear on its brand-new cassette compilation.
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Grab some records while you rock at East Room this weekend
Do312’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Market pairs three killer Chicago rock bands with folks selling lots of cool wares.
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Getting blacked out on the Blackout Fest gig poster
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan for the HoZac Records Blackout Fest.
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This year White Mystery’s spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome
Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus
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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.