- Music, Music Review, May 14, 2013
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Deerhunter's dreamily scuzzy Monomania and 14 more record reviews
Nine Reader writers fan out across the world of music, with stops at RP Boo's spastic but accessible footwork tracks, Altar of Plagues' dead-planet black metal, and points beyond.
- Music, In Rotation, Feb 14, 2013
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In Rotation: Audio engineer Tim Iseler on "Darth Vader's Cock and Balls"
Plus: The Reader's Miles Raymer on Townes Van Zandt’s outtakes and audio engineer Jeremy Lemos on the Dirty Projectors at the Sydney Opera House
- Music, Music Feature, Nov 28, 2012
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Unmaking themselves at home
Den are too weird for the hardcore scene that nurtured them, but they don't have anywhere else to go
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 31, 2012
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The even more experimental side of Zappa keyboardist Don Preston
A new anthology collects experimental electronic music by Mothers of Invention keyboardist Don Preston
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife, Jun 20, 2012
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Best Night to Feel Like an 80s Art School Student
Hot on the Heels at Danny's
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 12, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Fay, "What's the Use"
New solo music from former Pit er Pat singer and keyboardist Fay Davis-Jeffers
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 10, 2012
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Early electronic-music magazine Synapse digitized
Every issue of the early electronic-music magazine Synapse is now available online for free.
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 30, 2012
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The avant-garde music hidden in The Hunger Games
Obscure electronic-music pioneer Laurie Spiegel makes an appearance in the blockbuster's score.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 18, 2011
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Damon Albarn's musical excursion to the Congo
Damon Albarn of Gorillaz leads a crew of electronic music producers for some gripping collaborations in the Congo.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 3, 2010
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More Umbrella Action: Christof Kurzmann
Christof Kurzmann, an Austrian computer musician based in Buenos Aires, helps kick off tonight's Umbrella Music Festival with local clarinetist James Falzone at the Chicago Cultural Center.
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 26, 2010
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Pink Noises by Tara Rodgers
"Pink Noises," an excellent anthology of interviews conducted by musician, scholar, and writer Tara Rodgers, provides a fascinating overview of women in electronic music, from academia to clubland.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 28, 2010
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Chicago's Sonar Festival Announces First Artists
Barcelona's Sonar Festival announces a partial lineup for its inaugural Chicago event.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 29, 2010
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Nick Butcher's Homemade Sounds
Chicago graphic artist Nick Butcher, who plays the Bottle on Wednesday, brings a homemade feel to both his poster work and his music.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 15, 2010
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Sonar Festival Comes to Chicago
Barcelona's acclaimed Sonar Festival of electronic music arrives in Chicago for a three-day event this September.
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 23, 2010
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My Favorite New Virtual Toybox
The Hobnox Audiotool: a short step from electronic crack
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 30, 2009
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Sharp Darts Radio Starts Now
Locally made girl-group pop, horror soundtrack music, and hip-hop, as well as new music from Chicago expats, an interview with the Dutchess & the Duke, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 23, 2009
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Are There Shaman Dudes In It? But of Course.
Fever Ray's new, delightfully disturbing video for "Stranger Than Kindness"
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 19, 2009
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The King of Keyboard Geeks
Beau Wanzer's mind-blowing live setup
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 15, 2009
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Killer Jams
Gatekeeper in Sharp Darts
- Music, Music Column, Oct 15, 2009
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Dance Macabre
The electronic duo Gatekeeper looks to the classic slasher soundtrack for inspiration.
