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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.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jan 5, 2021
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Chicago’s DIY rock scene mourns Alejandro Morales
With his generous spirit and boundless enthusiasm, Running’s drummer was the beating heart of a vibrant community.
- Music, Music Feature Dec 22, 2020
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Showcasing gig posters in a year short on gigs
The Reader got creative to find ways to keep uplifting Chicago artists in 2020.
- Music, Music Feature Sep 23, 2020
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Annihilus uses black metal’s powers for good
Inspired by comic books and science fiction, the new album Ghanima proves that negative emotions can draw people together, not just drive wedges between them.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jul 2, 2019
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Guitarist and soul singer Isaiah Sharkey drops a kaleidoscopic new record
Plus: Black metal takes on the Fantastic Four, and the Nick Mazzarella Trio releases a transatlantic live album.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 19, 2018
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The weekly quiz night Trivia Mafia and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
"Endless Summer" at the MCA and more goings-on 3/19-3/22
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 22, 2018
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Academy Awards Nominations Panel at Siskel Film Center, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Daisies hosts a fermentation dinner, Eve L. Ewing at Read/Write Library, and more goings-on January 22-25
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 22, 2017
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It’s a Wonderful Life at Stage 773 and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Lincoln Lodge's Christmas Feztacular and more events the weekend of 12/22-12/24
- Music, Gossip Wolf Dec 12, 2017
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Chicago hip-hop mourns musician and designer Quincy ‘Q’ Easton Kelly
Plus: Joyride Records throws its first plugged-in show.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 24, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Wed 9/24: Smokefall, Spray Paint, and National Bourbon Heritage Month
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, September 24
- Music, In Rotation Jun 2, 2014
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In Rotation: Gigan guitarist Eric Hersemann on an album so angry it's almost silly
Plus: Reckless Records buyer Dave Hofer on a love letter to death metal, the Reader's Luca Cimarusti on a fancy-pants jukebox app, and more
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 14, 2014
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Gossip Wolf: The Funs and Earring split a new cassette
Plus: Two Houses drop a seven-inch, and Chicago Singles Club commits its first year to vinyl.
- Music, Music Feature Apr 16, 2014
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How do record stores get such great used vinyl?
When record stores aren't buying used vinyl directly from the public, they might find a carload of goodies at the Chicagoland Record Collectors Show.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge Mar 20, 2014
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Cocktail Challenge: Pig's blood
Nandini Khaund of Craft Cocktail fills a chalice with the taste of "iron death" and chocolate.
- Music, In Rotation Mar 10, 2014
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In Rotation: The Owl's Aaron Dexter on his soundtrack to endless winter
Plus: The Sueves' Joe Schorgl on the essence of rock 'n' roll, the Reader's Luca Cimarusti on justice for Jason Newsted, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 26, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Sun 1/26: Rockin' Record Bazaar and Beer Blowout, "Everyone's a VJ," and Black Jack
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, January 26
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 10, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Tue 12/10: Die Fledermaus, Kellye Howard, and TV Ghost
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Tuesday, December 10
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 28, 2013
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Just another local band on a court TV show
Last week local recording engineer Brian Sulpizio sued Mines' main man Bill Satek on Judge Mathis, and that clip is finally on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Oct 9, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: Oozing Wound discharges its first album
Plus: Teen Witch throws a sexy alien party, Oshwa preps a fancy single, and more
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 17, 2013
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Saturday: What bands are on our Pitchfork fest itineraries?
Gnarly noise-rock, hardcore metal, and bow ties
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jul 10, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: New blood in Heavy Times
Plus: New music from the Velcro Lewis Group and new digs for Logan Hardware.
- Music, Music Sidebar Jun 26, 2013
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Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival 2013
The "arts" in this case include music from Cave, the Cairo Gang, and William Cepeda.
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 8, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: The end times come for Heavy Times
Plus: Oyarsa goes transcontinental, Reds and Blue's drummer hits the road with Daughn Gibson, and more
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Mar 14, 2013
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Twelve essential watering holes
Chicago booze enthusiasts (including Reader staffers) share their expert tips for drinking across the city, from morning to late night to the morning after.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Feb 6, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: Pitchfork predictions, round two
Plus: Two Loose Dudes' new group, the next Synthesizer-Chili Cook-Off, and more
