Onetime Bird Names drummer Nora Brank and her boyfriend pull a Sonny & Cher. Plus: Superchrist gets ready to drop a Holy Shit, and Beauty Bar celebrates R. Kelly
WBEZ ’s music man has a case of the grumpies. Plus: a midwest supergroup hits Record Store Day, Weaselfest bites it, Bill Dolan comes back for free pizza, and more
The industrial legend recruits some hard hitters for his new album. Plus: J2K racks up some credits outside Flosstradamus, Alex White quits her day job, and Royal Pines shuffle their lineup
A local concert blogger angles for a gear upgrade. Plus: A new sorta-supergroup makes its live debut, Psalm One eases the wait for her next LP, Bee Control start work on their first album, and more.
Is Plustapes Chicago's most prolific record label? Plus: Califone's new callings, another project from Pelican's Trevor de Brauw, rocking in the name of Red Bull, and more
The Chamber Strings front man is having a little trouble with his medical bills. Plus: New recordings from My Gold Mask, Mike Kinsella solo project Owen, Zelienople drummer Mike Weis, and more