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- Music, In Rotation Oct 3, 2017
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Strawberry Jacuzzi’s Shannon Candy on bratty punks who love drag and snacks
Plus: Rahim Salaam of the What About Chicago?! podcast on three labels documenting the city’s diverse DIY scene, Reader staff writer Leor Galil on the music magazine he wants for his birthday, and more
- Music, Gossip Wolf Sep 12, 2017
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Jessica Marks sings a ghostly song in a haunted house
Plus: Local microlabel Patient Sounds drops another hefty compilation, and the Palmer Squares play a benefit for Chance’s Arts & Literature Fund.
- Music, Music Feature Nov 9, 2016
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Mykele Deville unpacks blackness for the basement-show set
This restless rapper, poet, and actor has helped bridge cultural and racial divides in Chicago’s DIY scene on his way to bigger stages.
- Music, Music Feature Jun 16, 2016
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Can DIY music and art coexist with corporate money?
Young creative studio VAM wants to fund and promote Chicago’s underground artists—without sacrificing their distinctiveness to the mainstream.
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 11, 2016
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Rabble Rabble celebrate a new record at the third Good Vybes Fest
Plus: Nic Collins screens the deeply weird webseries Year of the Snake at Beauty Bar, Twin Peaks sign LPs bundled with coloring books at Reckless, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 29, 2016
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A fond farewell to Logan Square DIY venue Wally's World
Wally's World hosted more than 100 shows over three years, but after a nine-day good-bye blowout, it's waiting for the wrecking ball.
- Music, Music Feature Mar 16, 2016
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The once and future underground space
DIY arts collective Young Camelot have lost their home, but they’re keeping their diverse programming alive at licensed venues.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 16, 2015
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Strap on your dancing shoes for the Chicago Square Dance Summit
Recent Bloodshot Records signee Al Scorch throws a jamboree for lovers of string bands and contra dancing.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Oct 7, 2015
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Dance collective the Era debut their footwork film festival
Plus: Bill Tucker and Lil Tits celebrate new releases on Maximum Pelt, and DIY venue Young Camelot gives away dozens of recordings from its shows.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 26, 2015
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A creepy cat head on the gig poster of the week
This week's gig poster was designed by local artist Frank Okay.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 29, 2015
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Ruido Fest brings three days of Latin alternative music to Addams Park this summer
Plus: Chicago rockers Radar Eyes play a farewell show while Killwave and Vaya celebrate new releases.
