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Albums by Chicago punks playing Ian’s Party
Because such an impressive glut of local punk full-lengths came out this year, to pick just five I had to come up with a narrower category. Luckily for me (and for you), local punk showcase Ian’s Party (see page TK) has supersized for 2016, moving into three relatively large venues and blowing out its lineup. […]
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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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Absolutely Not and Rat Hammer debut their split music video
The local punks debut a joint video to go along with their split LP.
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Dark Matter and Jump Up Records throw a party for Pressure Drip coffee
Dark Matter and Jump Up Records throw a party for Pressure Drip Jamaican-inspired coffee, Absolutely Not and Rat Hammer celebrate a new split LP, and more.
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Gossip Wolf: An off-the-grid show by Swedish industrial legends Brighter Death Now
An off-the-grid show by Swedish industrial legends Brighter Death Now, a compilation of rare Chicago house from Kstarke, and more