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- Music, Music Feature Apr 28, 2020
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Ratboys have been forced off the road, but they’re still on the rails
The Chicago indie rockers recently released their best album yet, and though they can’t tour, they’re finding ways to stay connected to their fans.
- 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 Mar 22, 2016
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon isn't in the clubhouse 'to make rules' and other Chicago news
Also, a finalist for Chicago Police Department chief is critical of Rahm's handling of Laquan McDonald case.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 21, 2016
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A movie about mobsters Tony Accardo and Sam Giancana is in the works and other Chicago news
Also, LCD Soundsystem, Radiohead, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers dominate Lollapalooza rumors.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 8, 2016
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Let the Lollapalooza lineup predictions begin
Plus: The Hideout throws its annual party for local acts heading to SXSW, and Century Media reissues thrashy Chicago death-metal band Sindrome.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 9, 2014
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Gossip Wolf: Help for two former Chicagoans caught in the SXSW hit-and-run
Plus: New music from the Lemons and a sound-art battle from Vague Music
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 11, 2014
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URL music festival SPF420 goes to SXSW
Corporate brands team up with buzzing bands to throw parties at SXSW—it's probably a good thing for the people behind URL-born music festival SPF420, who are throwing an unofficial showcase in Austin this afternoon.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 8, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Sat 3/8: SXSW Send Off Party, Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers, and Louder Than a Bomb semifinals
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Saturday, March 8
- Music, Music Feature Mar 4, 2014
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Chicago MC Caleb James does right by his dad
He grew up in his father's studio and started rapping at age seven. Now he’s ready to join his friends Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa in the spotlight.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 24, 2013
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Another tab of Acid Rap: More nuggets about Chance the Rapper's life, music, and forthcoming mixtape
Couldn't get enough of Chicago MC Chance the Rapper in the Reader's B Side cover feature?
- Music, Music Feature Apr 23, 2013
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Chance the Rapper drops Acid Rap
The local MC's second mixtape is about to take him to some places he's only imagined.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 17, 2013
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Gossip Wolf: Hollywood Holt joins Beyonce and Andre 3000 on the Great American Soundtrack
Plus: A sophomore effort from synth-popper Fielded and toil and trouble from dirt-rock trio Lil Tits
- Music, Music Feature Mar 20, 2013
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Why South By?
Given that SXSW’s industry influence is on the wane, are there still good reasons for upstart bands to brave the festival?
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 19, 2013
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A SXSW video wrap-up featuring Kendrick Lamar, Little Ruckus, and more
A video compilation of our experience at SXSW 2013
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 16, 2013
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Kendrick Lamar and the draw of big names at SXSW
The biggest rapper of 2012—plus Shoes and Fielded—save my Friday at SXSW.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2013
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Why play South by Southwest? Especially if your band's from Taiwan?
What's different for indie rockers in the ROC, and how a festival in Austin might help a band from Taipei
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2013
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SXSW flashbacks with Talk Normal and Ricky Rude
Talk Normal's dinky, casually intimate show and Ricky Rude's inexplicable presence on a Young Scooter bill were both reminiscent of the slightly less ruthlessly managed SXSWs of yore.
- Music, Music Feature Mar 24, 2011
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A Hornet’s Nest at South by Southwest
Chicago hip-hop blog Ruby Hornet filled an Austin mansion with rappers to make the new comp Closed Sessions: ATX.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 23, 2011
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Gossip Wolf: Music From the Third Dimension
A local multimedia artist makes noise you can almost touch. Plus: Wild Flag tops the latest Pitchfork rumors, Ben Weasel loses some fans at SXSW, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 11, 2011
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Saturday: the Hideout's All-Day SXSW Sendoff Party
The Hideout throws a South by Southwest sendoff party with Outer Minds, Tiger Bones, Mickey, Radar Eyes, Rabble Rabble, the Waco Brothers, Joan of Arc, and more.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 10, 2011
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Gossip Wolf: Texas Can Eat It
Plus: Lost Chicago house sounds come back around, Indie Parlour celebrates the ladies, and more
- Music, Music Review Mar 25, 2010
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The Bad Bitches of South by Southwest
From the "return" of Hole to the paradigm-busting hip-hop of Thee Satisfaction
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 25, 2010
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Gossip Wolf: Does That Dog Have an Agent Yet?
Vice Cooler survives a Texas humping, Billy Corgan buys his way into Art Shay's portfolio, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 20, 2010
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SXSW Report: Day Three, Part Two
Salem, which was a trial
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 20, 2010
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SXSW Report: Day Three, Part One
Girls Rock Camp Austin: a first look at the bands you'll be seeing at SXSW in 2018