The title track of Sumac’s latest album, 2020’s May You Be Held (Thrill Jockey), is a tough-love affirmation built for trying times, when soothing sounds just don’t cut it anymore and you need self-care that’s more like the cathartic group therapy you might find in a Klingon gladiatorial arena. The postmetal power trio use punky, […]
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Era- and genre-defining posthardcore act These Arms Are Snakes hit the road on a reunion tour
Formed in Seattle by former members of technical hardcore powerhouse Botch and mathy indie-rock outfit Kill Sadie, These Arms Are Snakes defined an era and a movement of thinking person’s heavy music during their initial run from 2002 to 2009. Injecting the knotty complexity of their previous bands with a swing and throb befitting the […]
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Russian Circles lead a night that shows Chicago’s got a lot of heavy music to be thankful for
Following two sold-out stints at the Empty Bottle earlier this year, hometown “instru-metal” heroes Russian Circles reward their local legions once more with this Metro date the day after Thanksgiving. And there’s plenty to be thankful for, as the postmetal trio put on one helluva performance. Though it’s been two years since their most recent […]
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It’s shark week (on a Russian Circles gig poster)
This week’s poster was designed by Denver-based artist Ryan Mowry.
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Gossip Wolf: Riot Fest to book Cobra Lounge
Riot Fest takes over booking Cobra Lounge, Zigtebra and Soft Leather throw Halloween parties, and more.
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More summer concert news: City announces Downtown Sound lineup
The lineup for the wildly popular Millennium Park concert series is revealed.
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Gig poster of the week: Making the voyage with Russian Circles
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist Les Herman.
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Best shows to see: Milford Graves & Joe McPhee, Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Mitsuko Uchida, Charlemagne Palestine, Russian Circles
The best shows to see through the weekend include Milford Graves & Joe McPhee, Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Mitsuko Uchida, Charlemagne Palestine, and Russian Circles.
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12 O’Clock Track: Russian Circles go extra crushing on “Deficit”
Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Defecit” from the upcoming Russian Circles album, Memorial.
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Best shows to see: Circles, the Revelers, Mindless Behavior, Black Eagle Child, Lollapalooza
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Circles, the Revelers, Mindless Behavior, Black Eagle Child, Smith Westerns, Russian Circles, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, and Lollapalooza (if that’s your thing).
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Artist on Artist: Trevor de Brauw of Pelican talks to Noah Leger
Trevor de Brauw of Pelican talks to Noah Leger of Electric Hawk and Anatomy of Habit
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The year in music: my favorite albums the Reader has favored
My favorite albums of the year that the Reader wrote about
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Our favorite music of 2011
Reader writers and friends tackle the year in music from five different directions
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Deafheaven at Ultra Lounge on Sunday
San Francisco black-metal five-piece Deafheaven swing through Chicago on Sunday.
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Accidental Retro
They didn’t set out to play 90s alt-rock, but Gypsyblood do it better than most 90s alt-rock bands.