Irresistibly absurd music zine Roctober returns after a six-year hiatus, rootsy rock collective Contorno drop their first album, and more.
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As DJ Roc, Clarence Johnson has helped make footwork a global phenomenon
As DJ Roc, Chicago producer Clarence Johnson helped mold footwork and provided the support it needed to become an international underground phenomenon. He started making juke tracks in the early 2000s, but just a few years later he adopted the faster, battle-ready footwork sound. Johnson strengthened the footwork scene in 2005 by cofounding production collective […]
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Bacon fat, corn liquor, and tail feathers: remembering R&B legend Andre Williams
R&B legend Andre Williams influenced generations of rockers and rappers—and his decades-long comeback ended only with his death at 82.
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Artist on Artist: Chaka Khan talks to Jake Austen of the Goblins
Chaka Khan talks to Jake Austen of the Goblins and Chic-a-Go-Go.
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Gossip Wolf: The Thalia Hall team launches the Promontory in Hyde Park
The Thalia Hall team’s new Hyde Park venue, the Mopery’s new identity, and more
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Sweet soul: The generosity and tragedy of soul historian Bob Abrahamian
A personal farewell to Chicago soul historian and WHPK deejay Bob Abrahamian, who died at age 35 last week
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 4/19: Chicago Zines, 20×2 Chicago, and Record Store Day
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, April 19
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In Rotation: Jake Austen of Roctober on a sitar cover of the Banana Splits
Current musical obsessions of Roctober‘s Jake Austen and WHPK’s Mario Smith
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Mr. Lee & the Rearrangers Band
Mr. Lee & the Rearrangers Band are credited on what Roctober‘s Jake Austen calls “perhaps the most bizarre 45 in Chicago history.”
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Gossip Wolf: The Owl makes silver apples for its Silver Apples show
Silver apples for the Owl’s Silver Apples show, the CFA’s second annual media mixer, and more.
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Gossip Wolf: Roctober throws Norton Records a post-Sandy benefit
Roctober throws Norton Records a post-Sandy benefit, and more
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Gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster celebrates the debut performance of the puppet-fronted Ratso & the Rabbits.
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Roctober’s stubborn eccentricity
The new book Flying Saucers Rock ’n’ Roll anthologizes the under-the-radar zine and its underappreciated subjects.
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Gossip Wolf: Rabbit Habits
Ratso from Chic-a-Go-Go forms a furry supergroup. Plus: R. Kelly’s lovin’ it, Saki turns one, and more.
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The Goblins Return to Play Caveman-a-Go-Go Tonight
The Goblins play Caveman-a-Go-Go tonight at Bottom Lounge, performing a set of their own material for the first time in nearly ten years.