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The Bric-a-Brac five-year anniversary looks like a terrifyingly good time on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti June 13, 2018August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan.

Posted inMusic

The day has come: Quenchers hosts its final concert

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 12, 2018August 18, 2021

Plus: Bric-a-Brac celebrates five years with a stacked in-store show, prog-punk brothers Avantist keep the hits coming on a new EP, and more.

Posted inMusic

Charlie Coffeen of Sidewalk Chalk gives Dilla’s Donuts the big-band treatment

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 6, 2018August 18, 2021

Charlie Coffeen of Sidewalk Chalk gives Dilla’s Donuts the big-band treatment, John Walt’s arts mentorship foundation hosts a fund-raising dinner on the anniversary of the rapper’s death, and more.

Posted inMusic

Gentleman Caller record a song cycle about Maryse Meijer’s short stories

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 16, 2017August 18, 2021

Gentleman Caller record a song cycle about Maryse Meijer’s short stories, Gossip Wolf premieres a future power-pop classic from the Rubs, and more.

Posted inMusic

Rapper and prison abolitionist Ric Wilson needs help replacing a stolen computer

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 24, 2016August 18, 2021

Rapper and prison abolitionist Ric Wilson needs help replacing a stolen computer, rock duos Pussy Foot and Drool pair up on a split cassette, and more.

Posted inMusic

Metal maniac Carmelo Española debuts the fanzine Distort/Delay

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Plus: Dumpster Tapes drops its first label comp, OnYou celebrate their best album yet, and more

Posted inBlogs

Tonight: The Owl kicks off its three-year anniversary minifest

by Leor Galil September 22, 2014August 18, 2021

Disappears, Melkbelly, Permanent Records, and more help celebrate the Logan Square hot-spot’s anniversary.

The covers of all four of the Hausu Mountain label's new Mugen Series cassettes
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: More one-take split cassettes from Hausu Mountain

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 21, 2014August 18, 2021

More one-take split cassettes from Hausu Mountain, a new long-distance LP from Slushy, and more

Braid
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Braid plot their first full-length in 16 years

by Leor Galil and J.R. Nelson September 25, 2013August 19, 2021

Braid plot their first full-length in 16 years, Slushy become a transcontinental duo, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Tue 7/24

by Drew Hunt July 24, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Sat 7/21

by Drew Hunt July 21, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Saturday, July 21, 2012

Posted inBlogs

Reconsidering sunblock

by Kevin Warwick June 21, 2012August 19, 2021

Sunblock smells like summer, in the best way

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