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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The day has come: Quenchers hosts its final concert
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.
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Stories from Chicago’s favorite rock ’n’ roll clusterfuck
Underground rock festival Ian’s Party is run mostly by volunteers, which helps it feel like a community instead of a branding exercise.
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Instrumental duo Space Blood aim to paint Ian’s Party all the colors of the rainbow
Start a two-piece instrumental bass-and-drums rock duo with a penchant for mutant masks and sounds that might’ve been forged during the opening reception of a back-alley art gallery, and watch the Lightning Bolt references roll in. Space Blood are plenty deserving of comparison to the iconic noise-rock band, but to stop at that alone would […]
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You can help keep Horace Mann Elementary’s Mustangs marching
The Horace Mann Marching Mustangs launch a fund-raiser to buy instruments, Douglas Park hosts a free workshop on field recordings and graphic scores, and more.
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The gig poster of the week is a topsy-turvy treat
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan for the Tinkerbelles record release show.
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Quenchers bookers Phantom Note say good-bye with a three-day festival
The Phantom Note Phinale hits Quenchers this weekend with Rad Payoff, Boss Fight, Dog & Wolf, Blizzard Babies, and lots more.