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- Music, Music Feature Jun 23, 2020
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Chicago punk was born queer
How three gay bars—La Mere Vipere, O’Banion’s, and Oz—became the cradle of the city’s punk scene
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Dec 6, 2016
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Unearthing influential Chicago proto-hardcore band Six Feet Under
Despite their influence on midwestern punk, Six Feet Under have fallen off the map—but Moniker Records is working on an archival release.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Nov 23, 2016
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First-wave Chicago punk weirdos Silver Abuse released their second reunion album this year
In the late 70s and early 80s, Silver Abuse shared members with Naked Raygun—and their eclectic, discordant music was in some ways even more confrontational.
- Music, Music Column Apr 21, 2011
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Sharp Darts: Local Release Roundup
White Mystery whips the sophomore jinx, Void Pedal bumps with no MC, the Numero Group does Chicago salsa, and more.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Feb 24, 2011
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Gossip Wolf: Return to Oz
Permanent reissues a classic Chicago punk comp. Plus: Claychella’s last dance, the Hood Internet’s threesome, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 5, 2010
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An Almost Perfect Naked Raygun Reunion
A planned reunion of the original Naked Raygun lineup takes a hit from a biking accident, but three-fourths of that group (and the band's current drummer) play tomorrow at Double Door on the opening night of Riot Fest.
- Music, Music Column May 6, 2010
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If You Weren't There . . .
Two of Chicago's earliest punk bands, Da and Tutu & the Pirates, reunite for a double record-release party
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 22, 2009
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You Weren't There (and Neither Was I)
"You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977-84" celebrates its release on DVD with a Saturday screening at the Portage Theater, followed by a show at the Empty Bottle.
