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Home » Moniker Records

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Lithuanian art-rock genius Vyto B resurfaces with a cross-generational collaboration

by Leor Galil November 13, 2019May 3, 2022

Chicago label Sanzimat International documents the Lithuanian diaspora with three new tapes, including one with Vyto B, creator of 70s outsider classic Tricentennial 2076.

Posted inMusic

Death-metal crew Warforged drop a kaleidoscopic hurricane of an album

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 4, 2019August 18, 2021

Death-metal crew Warforged drop a kaleidoscopic hurricane of a debut album, Jordan Reyes of Ono and American Damage launches another new label, and more.

Posted inMusic

Jordan Reyes of Moniker Records moves back to Chicago with a new tape label

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 9, 2018August 18, 2021

Jordan Reyes of Moniker Records moves back to Chicago with a new tape label, singer-songwriter Micha and hip-hop producer Nasim Willams drop singles, and more.

Posted inMusic

Heavy rockers Alma Negra return transformed as Reivers

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Heavy rockers Alma Negra return transformed as Reivers, CHIRP celebrates its long-awaited terrestrial signal, and more.

Posted inMusic

The Black and Brown Punk Show Collective hosts a stacked two-day festival in Pilsen

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 22, 2017August 18, 2021

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.

Posted inBlogs

What will the closure of Permanent Records’ Chicago store mean for the local music community?

by Leor Galil July 25, 2017August 18, 2021

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.

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Sacha Mullin of Cheer-Accident celebrates a new album of avant-garde pop

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 11, 2017August 18, 2021

Sacha Mullin of Cheer-Accident celebrates a new album of avant-garde pop, Featherproof and Moniker publish a memoir by outsider punk J.T. IV, 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

I Kong Kult end a three-year hiatus to release their ass-shaking debut

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

I Kong Kult end a three-year hiatus to release their ass-shaking debut, Mako Sica hold a benefit to push back against cycling deaths, and more.

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Unearthing influential Chicago proto-hardcore band Six Feet Under

by Steve Krakow December 6, 2016August 18, 2021

Despite their influence on midwestern punk, Six Feet Under have fallen off the map—but Moniker Records is working on an archival release.

Posted inMusic

Midwich throws a double-barreled release party for Hide and Alex Barnett

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 30, 2016August 18, 2021

Midwich throws a double-barreled release party for Hide and Alex Barnett, GlitterGuts celebrate Wesley Willis at Beauty Bar, and more.

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Jordan Reyes of Moniker Records on an album you’ll love to feel awful to

by Luca Cimarusti March 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Pressure Group co-owner Tom Kenneally, Moniker Records co-owner Jordan Reyes, and Reader music listings coordinator Luca Cimarusti

Posted inBlogs

Find your favorite new local rock LP at the Chicago Independent Labels Pop-Up Shop

by Leor Galil March 20, 2015August 18, 2021

The inaugural event celebrates new music made by small local labels.

Posted inMusic

Cable-access dance party Chic-a-Go-Go celebrates its 1,000th episode

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Cable-access dance party Chic-a-Go-Go celebrates its 1,000th episode, Al Jourgensen of Ministry appears on the next Ono album, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Ono celebrates the release of Diegesis this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti March 27, 2014August 18, 2021

The local art-rock group welcomes its second postreunion LP on Saturday.

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