Chicago posthardcore four-piece Tar broke up in 1995, and the number of times they’ve reunited for a show since then you can count on one hand—this gig will be the first time they’ve buffeted a live audience with their mischievous stomp since 2017. They haven’t exactly been silent the past five years, though: for one […]
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Celebrating homegrown music infrastructure on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist and musician Ethan D’Ercole.
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Matt Jencik’s new guitar record blurs waking life and dreams
Matt Jencik’s new guitar record blurs waking life and dreams, ESS hosts an Experimental Holiday Market at Twisted Hippo, and more.
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Gloriously idiosyncratic label Mississippi Records moves to Chicago
Gloriously idiosyncratic label Mississippi Records moves to Chicago, Smashed Plastic throws a free grand-opening party packed with local talent, and more.
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Chicago gets its first vinyl-pressing plant in decades
A look inside vinyl-pressing plant Smashed Plastic, whose brand-new technology could bring relief to labels and artists stymied by long waits for records