- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 22, 2013
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This week's Reader Jukebox update: Hank Williams, Isaac Hayes, and other staff requests
Head over to the Reader's interactive jukebox to hear the latest additions.
- Music, Music Review, Apr 1, 2013
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Wire's gooey-sweet Change Becomes Us and 15 more record reviews
Eight Reader writers range all over the musical map, from Milk Music's revivalist take on early-90s "alternative" to Jace Clayton's irreverent tribute to minimalist composer Julius Eastman.
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 10, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Wed 10/10
What's on the Agenda for Wednesday, October 10, 2012
- Music, Music Feature, Sep 12, 2012
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Our ten best bets for fall music
Thee Oh Sees and Ty Segall, A$AP Rocky with Schoolboy Q and Danny Brown, the Umbrella Music Festival, and more
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 20, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: The Mallard, "Fog"
The Mallard's "Fog" is an awesome weirdo-rock gem
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 17, 2012
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Gig poster of the week
A poster by Josh Davis for last Sunday's Pitchfork afterparty at Empty Bottle
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 16, 2012
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A Vampire Weekend: Photos from day three of the Pitchfork Music Festival
Chief Keef, Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, Beach House, and other (hazy) Sunday memories
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 28, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Blasted Canyons, "Holy Geometry"
"Holy Geometry" is fuzzy, catchy garage rock from Blasted Canyons.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 31, 2011
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The year in music: my favorite albums the Reader has favored
My favorite albums of the year that the Reader wrote about
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 30, 2011
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Chicago's most memorable live rock of 2011
From Zath at the Hideout in April to Cacaw at Treasure Town in October
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 1, 2011
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Gonzo Chicago compiles its favorite local music footage
Local music videographer John Yingling releases a trailer for his year-end best-of movie.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 21, 2011
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This week on the B Side
Saying goodbye to the Pitchfork Fest, talking Big Sean, underground soul auteur Peven Everett, and more
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 21, 2011
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A correction re: this week's gig poster
Check out Josh Davis's gig poster for Thee Oh Sees show at the Empty Bottle on July 23, complete with correct info (and an apology).
- Music, Soundboard, Jul 21, 2011
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Soundboard, July 21-27
Juke Fest 2011, Wild Flag, Thee Oh Sees, Bon Iver, and other notable shows
- Arts & Culture, Special Event, Jul 20, 2011
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The Reader Agenda
Soul Train, French fare, hipster poetry, a fashion challenge, and more
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 10, 2011
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Summery sunday jams in Logan Square
The Logan Square Summer Music in the Park Series begins Sunday, June 26, with Califone and Bloodiest and runs through October.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 26, 2011
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Early Warnings roundup
This week's Early Warnings include Anvil, Califone, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Handsome Furs, the Hold Steady, Peter Bjorn and John, Ribfest Chicago, Taste of Randolph Street, West Fest, and Thee Oh Sees.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 23, 2010
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Sometime Sunset Kelley Stoltz Previews To Dreamers Friday
Sub Pop singer-songwriter Kelley Stoltz plays the Beat Kitchen twice on Friday, first under his own name and then as a member of Sonny & the Sunsets.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 15, 2010
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Dinner & a Show: Wednesday 9/15
Recommended entertainment paired with nearby restaurants.
- Music, Soundboard, Sep 9, 2010
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The List: September 9-15, 2010
Critics' Choices and other notable shows: No Age, Sleep, Oval, Ben Frost, High Places, Joshua Abrams, Thee Oh Sees, and more
