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Artist on Artist: Brendan Canty of Deathfix talks to Jay Ryan of Dianogah
"The best part about doing something you've never done before is not feeling confident, honestly."
by Luca Cimarusti
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, Jul 3, 2012
West Fest
Black Lips, Man or Astro-Man?, Derrick Carter, and more
by Luca Cimarusti
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Bleader
, Jun 27, 2012
Black Lips to scandalize the Middle East
Flower punks to invade Arab world
by Miles Raymer
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Bleader
, Jun 4, 2012
West Fest guests expressed
Black Lips, Sinden, Derrick Carter, Stagnant Pools, and many more to play West Town street fest July 7-8
by Miles Raymer
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, May 10, 2012
This week on the B Side
Legal problems for the Internet's copyright free-for-all, Bitchpork's return, a local rapper goes back to school, and more
by Miles Raymer
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, Aug 11, 2011
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Crystal Castles, Lykke Li, Black Lips, and more
by Jesse Lirola
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, Aug 11, 2011
Getting an eyeful at Lollapalooza
Frodo’s floor-clearing DJ set, Costner on a cart, and more celeb sightings at the fest. Plus: Kesha checks out Disappears, Paleo moves to the Chi, and Mahjongg’s Hunter Husar goes solo
by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson
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, Aug 4, 2011
This week on the B Side
The Reader's Lollapalooza Survival Guide, plus Paul McCartney, Sade, Iceage, and plenty more non-Lolla stuff too
by Miles Raymer
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Music Feature
, Aug 4, 2011
Lollapalooza Survival Guide
Twenty nine acts to see—even if you have to fight the crowds
by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Kevin Warwick, Mara Shalhoup, Leor Galil, Bill Meyer, Jessica Hopper, and Monica Kendrick
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Music Column
, May 26, 2011
On the eve of the Blackout's return, foggy memories from the original run of Chicago's most notorious raunch 'n' roll fest
by Miles Raymer
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Nightlife
, Apr 28, 2011
Rocking With the Black Lips, April 22, Logan Square Auditorium
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Bleader
, Apr 26, 2011
Blah-lapalooza
Lollapalooza announces 2011 lineup, inspires deja vu.
by Miles Raymer
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Bleader
, Apr 21, 2011
This Week in
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Old house, new jams, hot gossip, hotter vinyl, and more
by Miles Raymer
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Soundboard
, Apr 21, 2011
The List: April 21-27
Music Critics' Choices and other notable shows
by Peter Margasak, Bill Meyer, Monica Kendrick, Miles Raymer, Kevin Warwick, David Whiteis, and Leor Galil
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Charles Bradley
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Pak
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Danilo Perez
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Chancha Via Circuito
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1900s
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KEN Mode
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TV on the Radio
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Jacques Demierre
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Martha's Vineyard Ferries
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Steve Ignorant
,
the Zone
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Schubas
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Subterranean
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Lincoln Hall
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Hideout
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Bleader
, Jan 27, 2011
Early Warnings Roundup
This week's Early Warnings include the Flaming Lips, Black Lips, Cake, Diplomats, Echo & the Bunnymen, Sebadoh, Hunx & His Punx, YACHT, and Yelle.
by Kevin Warwick
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Bleader
, Apr 8, 2010
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Erykah Badu, Kaki King, the Singleman Affair, Janelle Monae, Belle & Sebastian, the Black Lips, Baaba Maal, and more
by Miles Raymer
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Bleader
, Jan 18, 2010
Rarities for Charity
Henry Owings auctions off records to benefit victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
by Miles Raymer
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Music Feature
, Jul 16, 2009
The Reader's Guide to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival
What you need to know before you go
by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Jessica Hopper, Monica Kendrick, Bill Meyer, Kevin Warwick, and Ann Sterzinger
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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
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Final Fantasy
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Ponytail
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Yeasayer
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Doom
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Matt & Kim
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Music Feature
, Jul 16, 2009
The Reader's Guide to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival: Saturday
by Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Kevin Warwick, Jessica Hopper, Bill Meyer, Peter Margasak, and Ann Sterzinger
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Music Feature
, Jul 16, 2009
The Reader's Guide to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival: Friday
by Peter Margasak and Monica Kendrick
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