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- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 14, 2021
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A memorial to Alejandro Morales
His death doesn’t just leave a hole in Chicago’s DIY music scene—it’s a loss to community activists, to affordable housing advocates, and to countless friendships.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 9, 2019
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Flowers for Uncle Bob on the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was designed by local artist Jay Ryan.
- Music, In Rotation Mar 20, 2018
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Adam Luksetich of Foul Tip on his contrarian pick for best country album ever
Plus: Hanna Hazard from Lil Tits on father-and-sons Wisconsin rock band Solid Freex, Luca Cimarusti from the Reader on a bargain-bin banger from a departed Yes bassist, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2017
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The gig poster of the week high kicks into the New Year
This week's featured gig poster was created by local artist Josh Davis of Dead Meat Design.
- Music, Concert Preview Dec 15, 2017
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Guided by Voices say good-bye to another prolific year while ringing in a new one
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 5, 2017
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Guided by Voices knock ’em dead on the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was designed by local artist Josh Davis of Dead Meat Design.
- Music, Concert Preview Apr 20, 2017
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Tobin Sprout’s lo-fi pop majesty rides again
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 7, 2016
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Guided by Voices’ hanging gardens are on the gig poster of the week
This week's gig poster was designed by the printing team Half Hazard Press.
- Music, Music Feature Apr 20, 2016
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An oral history of the Empty Bottle
Staff members and musicians share stories of the venerable nightclub in this excerpt from The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music / Friendly / Dancing.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 11, 2016
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CIMMFest opening night: The Smart Studios Story revisits the Madison recording studio that helped birth indie rock
The Smart Studios Story, opening the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival, revisits the Madison recording studio that nurtured the indie rock of the 90s.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2016
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Even more new music from the mind-bogglingly prolific Guided by Voices camp
Robert Pollard's musical foil Tobin Sprout releases new solo material of his own.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 15, 2016
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More new music from Robert Pollard, the most prolific man in indie rock
Lo-fi legend Robert Pollard won't quit—and he's got yet another solo record coming in March.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 24, 2014
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Only a month after Guided by Voices' demise, Robert Pollard returns with 'Mobility'
The ultraprolific frontman has a new band with a new song.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 19, 2014
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'Dodging Invisible Rays' is a Guided by Voices classic in honor of their second breakup
The indie-rock legends from Dayton, Ohio, call it a day—again.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 24, 2014
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12 O'Clock Track: Guided by Voices are back again with "Littlest League Possible"
"Littlest League Possible" is the first single off of Guided by Voices' upcoming new LP.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 12, 2013
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The Breeders play Last Splash, and more importantly Pod, in their entirety this weekend
Dayton, Ohio's Breeders are in town on Sat 12/14, playing their first two classic albums.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 16, 2013
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Riot Fest recap: Rain, the Replacements, and wrestling with nostalgia
Riot Fest's nostalgia party ended with lots of rain and a ripping Replacements set, but the weekend had its forward-looking moments too.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 15, 2013
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Riot Fest day two: White-haired front men and a little puke
No blood today, but there was vomit.
- Music, Record Roundup Jul 23, 2013
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Robert Pollard's not-at-all-haphazard Honey Locust Honky Tonk and 14 more record reviews
Six Reader writers fan out to consider Author & Punisher's dystopian robot doom, Cüneyt Sepetçi's high-octane Turkish clarinet, and lots of music even more difficult to summarize.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 17, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Airport 5's (Robert Pollard and Tobin Sprout) "Stifled Man Casino"
Quite possibly the best song from this brief Guided by Voices side project
- Blogs, Bleader May 16, 2013
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This year's stacked Riot Fest lineup includes Public Enemy, Fall Out Boy, and Motorhead
Take a peek at some of our thoughts on the bill, see how Gossip Wolf's predictions panned out, and dig through old Reader features and write-ups on some of the bands.
- Blogs, Bleader May 10, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Brand-new introspective indie-pop from Robert Pollard
Guided by Voices mastermind Robert Pollard debuts a new track from yet another record.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 1, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: A stripped-down demo medley of three Guided by Voices classics
Today's 12 O'Clock is an excellent acoustic demo of some of GBV's best songs.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 28, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Tue 8/28
What's on the Agenda for Tuesday, August 28, 2012
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2012
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Shows to see: Sonny & the Sunsets, Billy Boy Arnold, Guided by Voices, and more
Shows to see this week include Sonny & the Sunsets, Billy Boy Arnold, Guided by Voices, and, duh, Jan Terri