- Music, Music Feature, Mar 18, 2010
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Two Turntables, Hold the Microphone
Five new online mixes chart the evolution of the hip-hop beat into a freestanding art form.
- Music, Music Feature, Jan 14, 2010
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Not Just a Record Fair
This Sunday the Chicago Independent Radio Project goes live on the Web.
- Music, Music Review, Nov 27, 2008
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Braxton and the Beast
Once upon a time, a major label not only signed but supported one of the most uncompromising radicals in jazz.
- Music, Music Review, Dec 13, 2007
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Family Feud
Creative differences may be eating away at the Wu-Tang Clan, but even at cross purposes they can produce flashes of brilliance.
- Music, Music Sidebar, Nov 9, 2006
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Ten Under the Radar
You might've missed these, but you shouldn't.
- Music, Music Review, Jul 27, 2006
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He Loved the 90s
While James Van Osdol fills Mancow's slot at Q101, he's finishing an oral history of the local rock scene at the end of the last century.
- Music, Music Review, Jul 13, 2006
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Their Enthusiasm Is Contagious
Meet the music fans behind two increasingly popular podcasts.
- Music, Music Review, Mar 9, 2006
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Live Fast, Don't Die
British punk cult hero Wreckless Eric plays his first Chicago show in a quarter century.
- Music, Music Review, Feb 9, 2006
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Loneliness Loves Company
Devin Davis moved to Chicago alone, recorded an album alone, and put it out alone. Now he's got friends he's never even met.
- Music, Music Review, Jan 26, 2006
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Who the Hell Is Vakill?
He may never be a household name, but he might be the best MC in town.
- Music, Music Review, Jan 5, 2006
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Soundman Versus Flesh-Eating Bacteria; Kevin Tihista Leaves the Woodshed
His next challenge: a six-figure medical bill
- Music, Music Review, Dec 22, 2005
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Listen Locally
The best Chicago releases--new and archival--of 2005
- Music, Music Review, Dec 15, 2005
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Keepin' It Really, Really Real
Kanye's cowriter on "Jesus Walks" wants to talk to you about regular folks.
- Music, Music Review, Oct 27, 2005
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The Weather in Wilco World
Jeff Tweedy on the new live album, Brazilian psychedelia, and calling Jay Farrar a pussy
- Music, Music Review, Jun 30, 2005
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Don't Call It a Comeback
Nicholas Tremulis has been hanging tough since the mid-80s. But between a new 'XRT show and his 52 Reasons Project, he's got a few new outlets.
- Music, Music Review, Jun 2, 2005
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The Burning Question
Is a better concert recording worth waiting a few weeks? A new Chicago-based company bets you'll think so.
- Music, Music Feature, May 26, 2005
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Quitting While They're Behind
The Pagans have been waiting for us to give them their due for more than 20 years. We're not getting any more chances.
- Music, Music Review, Apr 7, 2005
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Melting Pot
Everybody wants a piece of DJ Copperpot.
- Music, Music Review, Dec 23, 2004
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The Best Local Releases of 2004
Bob Mehr's top ten, plus ten more treats that came out of the vaults this year.
- Music, Night Spies, Oct 7, 2004
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Night Spies
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