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A black-and-white photo of Bam Bam front woman Tina Bell, holding a microphone to her mouth with both hands. She's shown in profile and has a sort of sideburn drawn onto the shaved side of her head and down her cheekbone.
Posted inMusic

How Chicago helped put the Queen of Grunge back on her throne

by Leor Galil February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

On January 4, 2020, Jen Lemasters started She Bop, an Instagram account dedicated to recordings by women in rock. Lemasters has a huge record collection, not least because she and her husband, Nick Mayor, own Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles. Lemasters’s knowledge of punk and new wave, and her particular love of underdocumented bands that exist […]

You won't find any of this medicine at the drugstore—registered patients will have to acquire their cannabis from carefully regulated dispensaries.
Posted inNews & Politics

In the weeds of the state’s medical marijuana law

by Mick Dumke July 24, 2013August 19, 2021

Illinois’s new cannabis program will help some ill patients, but its many rules, restrictions, and uncertainties are a real buzz kill.

Posted inBlogs

“I think we broke Tinychat”: A night at the third SPF420 festival

by Leor Galil March 21, 2013August 19, 2021

The third incarnation of online music fest SPF420 was a bit bumpy—there were website crashes, hackers, and poor sound quality—but the experience was also endearing

Chaz Allen
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: The post-vaporwave set throws a virtual party

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 6, 2013August 19, 2021

The post-vaporwave set throws a virtual party, Marnie Stern soaks up Chicago, and Dmitry Samarov sets his stories to music

Last month Chaz Allen played a Web-only vaporwave concert from his bedroom with six artists he's never met.
Posted inMusic

Vaporwave and the observer effect

by Leor Galil February 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Like many online microscenes, vaporwave turned into something else as soon as someone noticed it.

Posted inArts & Culture

Brave old world

by Tony Adler November 10, 2011August 19, 2021

Weary moderns escape to a retro fantasy in Next Theatre’s Maple and Vine

Posted inBlogs

Best Jobs List Biased Against Physical Labor, Doing Interesting Things

by Whet Moser January 7, 2010August 19, 2021

WANTED: Well-paid slug

Posted inBlogs

Monday 4/6 — Stress Relief Series

by Tim Foley April 6, 2009August 19, 2021

Guided meditation series every Monday in April.

Posted inBlogs

I guess it’s healthy, I guess the air is clean

by Whet Moser September 17, 2008August 19, 2021

Chicago stresses me much less than stupid magazine rankings.

Posted inBlogs

I hate you with all my heart

by J.R. Jones March 28, 2007August 19, 2021

Tomlin and Russell: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

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