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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.
- By Steve Krakow
- Tags: The Secret History of Chicago Music, Alejandro Morales, Alex Morales, Alejandro José Morales-Aponte, RIP, memorial, tribute, obituary, Malagüez, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Running, Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan, PPPMMM, Cookie, Rories, Yagalith, Falta de Juicio, Ono, Willo, Dianid, Spitshine, Muncie, Ball State University, Keith Helt, Pan y Rosas Discos, Defeat the Hydra, Josue Aguilar, Nicole Miller, Catholic Tapes, Dream Root Recordings, Kim Gordon, The Noise Paintings, P. Michael Grego, Travis, Arvo Zylo, Mister Fuckhead, Dawei Wang, Matthew Hord, Jeff Tucholski, Brett Naucke, Ben Billington, Parsley Flakes, Maria Jenkins, Reversible Eye Gallery, Loto Ball, Brandon Davis, Indian Jewelry, Vaguely Ethnic, Wake Up Applauding, Permanent Records, Castle Face Records, John Dwyer, Thee Oh Sees, Marian Tsikalas, Matt Urban, John Clark, Bobby Burg, Smith’s Night, Mark E. Smith’s Night, the Fall, Guided by Voices, Que4 Radio, Alien Lanes, Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, Resurrection Project, Whitney Johnson, Matchess, Ryley Walker, Luca Cimarusti, Luggage, Annihilus, Zack Weil, Oozing Wound, Lawrence Peters, Haley Fohr, Circuit des Yeux, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, San Jose Obrero Mission, affordable housing, Josh Condon, Glyders, Video

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.
- By Noah Berlatsky
- Tags: Music Feature, Annihilus, Ghanima, black metal, Luca Cimarusti, Heavy Times, Basic Cable, Luggage, Eternal Winter, Fire & Life, American Demise, American Dreams, Fantastic Four, Sandman, Marvel Comics, Dune, Frank Herbert, Denis Villeneuve, Jordan Reyes, The Vision, Tom King, Destroy the Future, Matthew, W.T.W.B., Fremen, Wormsong, Spoils of War, Video

Music, Gossip Wolf Nov 19, 2019
’Tis the season for antisocial noise rock

Den and Salvation drop new albums this week. Plus: Epworth United Methodist hosts an experimental music festival, and “drunk emo” band Sidekick Kato reunite again.
- By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, Den, Iron Desert, Salvation, Year of the Fly, noise rock, Barren Heir, Mayor Daley, Lilac, Luggage, No Men, Ganser, Empty Bottle, Chicago Experimental Music Festival, Epworth United Methodist Church, Magick Potion, Malice Coltrane, Johanna Brock, Sidekick Kato, Chop Shop, 1st Class Chump

Music, Gossip Wolf May 16, 2018
The Chicago Zine Fest celebrates publishing by the people

Plus: Bloodiest and Luggage play to benefit the Clinic Vest Project at Rainbo, and local dirt-rock supergroup Hitter drop their first track.
- By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, Chicago Zine Fest, Plumbers Union Hall, Co-Prosperity Sphere, punk rock karaoke, Institute of Cultural Affairs, CHI PRC, Chicago Publishers Resource Center, GlitterGuts, Rainbo, Clinic Vest Project, Bloodiest, Luggage, Hitter, Lil Tits, Meat Wave, Hannah Hazard, Madalyn Garcia, Adam Luksetich, Foul Tip, Ryan Wizniak, Born to Rock, Quenchers

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.
- By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, Quincy Kelly, Quincy “Q” Kelly, Easton Kelly, Quincy “Q” Easton Kelly, Briana Smith, Cake My Style, DePaul, Gary, Indiana, Hollywood Holt, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Jesa Espinoza, Rosemary Villaseñor, Joyride Records, Luggage, Luca Cimarusti, Toupee, Torture Love, Unmanned Ship, Lil Tits, Ryan Wizniak, Video

Music, Concert Preview Oct 19, 2017
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Local shoegaze unit Dim dance in the dark on Stereo 45
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Concert Preview, Dim, Stereo 45, Luggage, Three, Recommended, Video

Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 19, 2015
Shame That Tune rides off into the embarrassing sunset

Plus: Owen and Into It. Over It. release a split EP, Oozing Wound front man Zack Weil makes "dad rock" with Luggage, and more.
- By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, Shame That Tune, Abraham Levitan, Brian Costello, Hideout, DJ James Deia, Owen, Mike Kinsella, Into It. Over It., Evan Weiss, Their/They're/There, Waffle Gang, Waffle Fest: The Summer Jam Edition, Pilsen Fest, Oozing Wound, Zack Weil, Luggage

Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 8, 2015
Riot Fest lineup predictions, round one

Plus: New music and shows from Bike Cops, Roach Beach, Ganser, and more
- By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, Blur, Modest Mouse, Kendrick Lamar, Modest Mouse, Kendrick Lamar, Drive Like Jehu, Doomtree, Marilyn Manson, Desaparecidos, Cloakroom, Gwar, Bike Cops, Roach Beach, Ganser, Less, Rasplyn, Matchess, Cinchel, Worry, Basic Cable, Luggage, Empty Bottle

City Life, Space Aug 31, 2011
A natural-born bargain hunter in Logan Square

Erin Oldenburg’s stylish home is filled with items found, inherited, and bartered
- By Dean Fisher
- Tags: Space, bargains, home, cowhide, luggage, rummage sale, thrifting, Vanity Fair

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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.

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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.

’Tis the season for antisocial noise rock

Den and Salvation drop new albums this week. Plus: Epworth United Methodist hosts an experimental music festival, and “drunk emo” band Sidekick Kato reunite again.

The Chicago Zine Fest celebrates publishing by the people

Plus: Bloodiest and Luggage play to benefit the Clinic Vest Project at Rainbo, and local dirt-rock supergroup Hitter drop their first track.

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Chicago hip-hop mourns musician and designer Quincy ‘Q’ Easton Kelly

Plus: Joyride Records throws its first plugged-in show.

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Local shoegaze unit Dim dance in the dark on Stereo 45

Shame That Tune rides off into the embarrassing sunset

Plus: Owen and Into It. Over It. release a split EP, Oozing Wound front man Zack Weil makes "dad rock" with Luggage, and more.

Riot Fest lineup predictions, round one

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A natural-born bargain hunter in Logan Square

Erin Oldenburg’s stylish home is filled with items found, inherited, and bartered

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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.

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.

Den and Salvation drop new albums this week. Plus: Epworth United Methodist hosts an experimental music festival, and “drunk emo” band Sidekick Kato reunite again.

Plus: Bloodiest and Luggage play to benefit the Clinic Vest Project at Rainbo, and local dirt-rock supergroup Hitter drop their first track.

Plus: Joyride Records throws its first plugged-in show.

Plus: Owen and Into It. Over It. release a split EP, Oozing Wound front man Zack Weil makes "dad rock" with Luggage, and more.

Plus: New music and shows from Bike Cops, Roach Beach, Ganser, and more

Erin Oldenburg’s stylish home is filled with items found, inherited, and bartered

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