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The U. of C. Folk Festival celebrates 60 years on Valentine’s weekend

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 11, 2020August 18, 2021

The U. of C. Folk Festival celebrates 60 years on Valentine’s weekend, Polo G headlines a stacked Metro benefit before the NBA All-Star Game, and more.

Posted inMusic

Magic Ian of Maximum Pelt on mixtape releases that feel like personal gifts

by Leor Galil September 19, 2019August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Adam Schubert from Cafe Racer, Magic Ian of the Maximum Pelt label, and Reader staff writer Leor Galil

Posted inMusic

La Armada return with an overdue album of Dominican-born hardcore

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 10, 2018August 18, 2021

La Armada return with an overdue album of Dominican-born hardcore, awesomely trashy Indiana punks the Fritz celebrate their debut record, and more.

Posted inMusic

Chicago shoegaze saviors Panda Riot bring their album Infinity Maps to vinyl

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 13, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago shoegaze saviors Panda Riot bring their album Infinity Maps to vinyl, Dark Matter pairs its monthly limited coffee blend with a cassette of instrumental hip-hop, and more.

Posted inMusic

The Burlington conjures up a witch-house night

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 14, 2017August 18, 2021

The Burlington conjures up a witch-house night, local record labels take over the Empty Bottle for an afternoon, and more.

Posted inMusic

A day of pro-choice activism culminates in a #ShoutYourAbortion fund-raiser at Gman Tavern

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 10, 2017August 18, 2021

A day of pro-choice activism culminates in a #ShoutYourAbortion fund-raiser at Gman Tavern, the Vinyl Emergency podcast celebrates its first birthday, and more.

Posted inMusic

Five local labels that had excellent years in 2016

by Kevin Warwick December 22, 2016August 18, 2021

These modest Chicago imprints have gotten so good at what they do that they’re shaping music scenes far and wide.

Posted inMusic

Comedian Nicholas Rouley on Birdcloud’s shit-kickin’ straight talk

by Luca Cimarusti December 13, 2016August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of stand-up comics Nicholas Rouley and Stephanie Hasz and Reader music staffer Luca Cimarusti

Posted inMusic

Chicago rockers Rabble Rabble hang it up after nine years

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil September 20, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago rockers Rabble Rabble hang it up after nine years, Rainbo hosts a musician-heavy art exhibit dishonoring Trump, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Maximum Pelt and Tall Pat Records support Comfort Station with a stacked show at the Logan Square monument

by Leor Galil August 9, 2016August 18, 2021

White Mystery, Flesh Panthers, Vamos, Dumpster Babies, and others help raise money for Logan Square arts hub Comfort Station with an outdoor show next Saturday.

Posted inMusic

Chicago power trio Beat Drun Juel drop a heavy new EP

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 19, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago power trio Beat Drun Juel drop a heavy new EP, Maximum Pelt throws a double release party for Swear Beam and Basement Family, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Fuzzy Chicago power trio Basement Family share an exclusive stream of their upcoming self-titled 12-inch

by Luca Cimarusti June 24, 2016August 18, 2021

Stoner-pop trio Basement Family drop their first vinyl next week—and play a release party next month.

Posted inMusic

Laura Callier of Gel Set joins the wagon train to LA

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Laura Callier of Gel Set joins the wagon train to LA, Manhole hosts the midwest’s biggest queer hip-hop showcase, and more.

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf guesses about the Riot Fest roster

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 6, 2016August 18, 2021

Gossip Wolf guesses about the Riot Fest roster, Skin Graft Records cranks back into action for its 25th anniversary, and more.

Posted inBlogs

A fond farewell to Logan Square DIY venue Wally’s World

by Patrick Sullivan March 29, 2016August 18, 2021

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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