If it weren’t for YouTube algorithms, the music of Barbie Army might’ve vanished like dust in the wind. Like so many underground garage-rock bands, this Chicago group played live constantly but didn’t pay as much attention to releasing recordings—during their lifetime, from 1986 till 1991, they put out one self-titled, self-released seven-inch and a few […]
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Who’s under that makeup on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured historical gig poster was created by former Chicago artist Rob Schwager, aka Trucker.
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Dave ‘Medusa’ Shelton was a fairy godmother to Chicago’s club scene
Dave Shelton didn’t just found the legendary Medusa’s—he also helped everyone in his orbit shine like a star.
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What turns kids punk?
The new musical Verböten uses the story of Jason Narducy’s forgotten early-80s band to talk about the power of subculture.
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Early local hardcore band Savage Beliefs began with a $35 Casio keyboard
Savage Beliefs broke up in 1984 after releasing one seven-inch, but they’ve been playing again since a 2015 reissue on Alona’s Dream.
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Queer-friendly occult-themed monthly party Switches of Eastwick launches at the Whistler
Queer-friendly monthly party Switches of Eastwick launches at the Whistler, first-generation Chicago punks Silver Abuse celebrate a new album, and more.
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See a locally produced punk-rock musical this weekend at Township
A quick look at the locally produced punk musical, Sacrificial Youth
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Rights of the Accused’s debut EP was reissued—celebrate at Liar’s Club tonight
Get your hands on the new reissue of the out-of-print Chicago hardcore record.
