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Home » the Mekons

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Posted inBlogs

And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to the right picture

by Michael Miner March 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Spotlight deserved to win.

Posted inFilm

Kim Gordon: ‘Nobody says, “What’s it like being a man in music?”‘

by Chicago Reader February 25, 2015August 18, 2021

The Sonic Youth cofounder talks with the Mekons’ Sally Timms about her recent divorce, her rejuvenated art career, and her new memoir, Girl in a Band.

Posted inMusic

The Secret History of Chicago Music: The Sundowners

by Chicago Reader April 18, 2013August 19, 2021

Country workhorses the Sundowners never scored a hit, but their 25,000-song repertoire made them hugely influential on the alt-country scene.

Paul Burch, who made it after Lucinda Williams discovered him on a Nashville stage playing tic-tac.
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Paul Burch talks to Jon Langford of the Waco Brothers

by Chicago Reader April 23, 2012August 19, 2021

Nashville singer-songwriter Paul Burch talks to Jon Langford of the Waco Brothers

Posted inBlogs

This week on the B Side

by Miles Raymer September 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Love for Lana Del Rey, a tribute to Norwegian eccentric Ole Bull, tons of stuff to do this weekend, and more

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