- Blogs, Bleader, May 22, 2013
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At the ripe age of 23 British singer Laura Marling has become a force of nature
Laura Marling sounds better than ever on her stunning new album; she plays Chicago on Thursday night.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 22, 2013
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What are you waiting for? Today's the last day to vote for Best of Chicago!
The deadline is midnight tonight.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 22, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: November, the pioneering piano minimalism of Dennis Johnson
A lost minimalist masterpiece by Dennis Johnson is finally available for everyone to hear.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 22, 2013
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Yeezus, everyone has something to say about Kanye West's new music
The unexpected pop-up screenings of Kanye West's "New Slaves" video didn't look great, but it turned out to be a great way to invite fans and even outsiders to give the song a closer look.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 22, 2013
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Gig poster of the week: Pokey LaFarge's runaway train
This week's gig poster was created by local graphic designer and artist Mary Clare Butler.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 21, 2013
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Black Cinema House has The Blues—and more—this Friday
Previewing the first program in a summer-long outdoor film series
- Blogs, Bleader, May 21, 2013
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The summer jam that's about to rewrite the Billboard record books
Mariah and Miguel make #beautiful music.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 21, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Katie and Allison Crutchfield's noisy take on "Oblivion"
Indie rockin' twin sisters team up for Rookie.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 20, 2013
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Beer and Metal does Chicago Craft Beer Week this Thursday
Reader music editor Philip Montoro and Binny's beer manager Adam Vavrick pair beers and songs on Thursday evening.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 20, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Cincy's Tweens blow out the bubblegum on "Rattle and Rollin'"
Today's 12 O'Clock Track is "Rattle & Rollin'," from Cincy-based trio Tweens.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 20, 2013
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Jukebox update: Kiss, Jorge Ben Jor, and more
Our latest round of staff picks for the Reader's Interactive Jukebox (jukebox.chicagoreader.com)
- Blogs, Bleader, May 17, 2013
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A soulful country cut from the woman who sang "Harper Valley P.T.A."
A sneak preview of Soul Jazz's upcoming compilation Country Soul Sisters Vol. 2
- Blogs, Bleader, May 17, 2013
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Best shows to see: Chrome, Turbonegro, Rafi Malkiel Quintet
The best shows to see for the weekend of 5/17
- Blogs, Bleader, May 17, 2013
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Rare Sun Ra sounds and images from Corbett vs. Dempsey
Corbett vs. Dempsey releases a new CD and book of Sun Ra-related brilliance.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 17, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Noisy shoegaze on No Joy's "Slug Night"
"Slug Night" is a beautiful and lush shoegaze track from Canada's No Joy.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 16, 2013
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Robbie Fulks revisits a scorned gem by Bob Dylan
For the latest installment of his peripatetic Hideout residency Robbie Fulks and his band play Bob Dylan's reviled Street-Legal.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 16, 2013
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Lyric Opera's Oklahoma!: Where's that sound guy?
Lyric Opera of Chicago miked up for Oklahoma!, but could use a few tweaks.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 16, 2013
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Tyvek, Spray Paint, and Dikes of Holland play this year's Summer Breeze
WHPK's Summer Breeze is back with another awesome lineup of weirdo rock.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 16, 2013
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Stream new collaborations starring The-Dream and French Montana
Sexy new jams by two artists with overdue albums
- Blogs, Bleader, May 16, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Roomrunner's burning new grunge tune, "Bait Car"
Check out the live version of "Bait Car," the latest ripper from Baltimore sludge-punk outfit Roomrunner.
