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- Music, In Rotation Feb 12, 2019
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Hip-hop duo Glitter Moneyyy on a rapper who’s demanding respect, not asking for it
Plus: Slumpgang777 rapper Vagabond Maurice on a UK neosoul wunderkind, Reader digital managing editor Karen Hawkins on the album that almost redeemed Under the Cherry Moon, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 29, 2018
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DJ Duane Powell follows his ‘inner-gy’
The 41-year-old's style combines Afrofuturism, house, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 1, 2016
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Jurassic Jaws Double Feature, Windy City Ribfest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes, Fourth of July, and more happenings from July 1-4.
- Blogs, Bleader May 29, 2015
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Donnie Trumpet and Chance the Rapper's new album hit the Web last night without any warning
Surf, the new album from Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment (aka Chance the Rapper's backing band), is for sale on iTunes.
- Music, In Rotation Jul 1, 2013
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In Rotation: Melissa Oglesby of Girls Rock! Chicago on Mikal Cronin's incredibly dirty hair
Plus: The Reader's Philip Montoro on the endearingly unhinged Sete Star Sept, Girl Group Chicago's Kate Walsh on the inspiring Fred and Toody Cole, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 11, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Quadron's artsy, radio-friendly "Hey Love"
Charming electro-soul from Denmark
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 17, 2013
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An irresponsible Saturday to close out my SXSW
The night that everyone stopped giving a fuck
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 5, 2012
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This week on the B Side
The weird world of Lil B, a nice talk between two members of the old D.C. punk royalty, a new girl-group tribute act, and more
- Film, Artist on Artist Mar 7, 2012
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Artist on Artist: Robert Glasper talks to Justin Dillard
"When I play in Chicago, you got an 80-year-old white lady sitting next to a 16-year-old black kid"
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2010
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An Unordered List of the Best Things I Saw at Lollapalooza
Mohawks, sign language, ravers, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 2, 2010
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Dinner & a Show: Wednesday 6/2
Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.
- Music, Soundboard May 27, 2010
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The List: May 27-June 2, 2010
Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Erykah Badu, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra, Andre Williams, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Pharez Whitted Sextet, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 29, 2010
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Early Warnings Roundup
Early Warnings this week include Erykah Badu, LCD Soundsytem, Fucked Up, Black Mountain, MC Lyte, and the Green Music Fest.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 8, 2010
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This Week in the Reader's Music Section
Erykah Badu, Kaki King, the Singleman Affair, Janelle Monae, Belle & Sebastian, the Black Lips, Baaba Maal, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2010
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Thoughts on a Few Acts Playing This Year's Lollapalooza
The Lollapalooza lineup: reactions and predictions
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 24, 2010
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Walk It Out
A Wilco review by a guy who left after half their set occasions some thoughts about attention span and criticism.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 25, 2010
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Sample Clearance 2.0
Erykah Badu crowdsources her search for Paul McCartney.
- Music, Music Column Feb 25, 2010
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Putting the Old in Old School
Freeway may be a senior citizen by hip-hop standards, but he won't be put out to pasture.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 3, 2009
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Tuesday evening's somewhat retro playlist
Tuesday evening's somewhat retro playlist
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 30, 2008
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Amped for Erykah
I am so amped for "New Amerykah"
