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The return of Dance Mania Records

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The return of Dance Mania Records

Twelve years after it folded, the Chicago label that helped birth ghetto house, juke, and footwork music makes a play for the new EDM crowd.

By Leor Galil

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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.

By Peter Margasak
In Rotation

In Rotation: Ned Hepburn of Death and Taxes on the awesomeness of the new Daft Punk album

Current musical obsessions of RedEye columnist Ernest Wilkins, editor Ned Hepburn, and more

By Miles Raymer
Hip-Hop

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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.

By Leor Galil

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Fairs & Festivals

Electric Daisy Carnival: David Guetta, Kaskade, Run DMT, Ed Rush & Optical, UZ, Nadastrom, and others Chicagoland Speedway May 24 1

The Electric Daisy Carnival has its roots in the 90s …
Blues, Gospel, and R&B

Bilal, PJ Morton, Avery Sunshine House of Blues May 24

When Philadelphia modern-soul singer Bilal Oliver released his 2001 debut, …
Rock, Pop, Etc

Anamanaguchi, Chrome Sparks, Infinity Shred, Sharpless Lincoln Hall May 25

The sophomore album from prolific chiptune band Anamanaguchi, Endless Fantasy, …

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05.24.13

Rod Stewart

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Rod Stewart United Center

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Cambalache Szold Hall, Old Town School of Folk Music

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HoZac digs deep for the 2013 Blackout

This year's lovingly curated lineup features power-pop progenitor Dwight Twilley, weirdo sci-fi postpunks Chrome, and lots more.

By Luca Cimarusti | 05.23.13
Gossip Wolf

Gossip Wolf: Friends help Scoundrel bounce back from a van crash

Plus: Hunter Husar books a schizo bill in Bridgeport, and Lili K. goes from mixtapes to jazz standards

By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil | 05.22.13
Summer Guide

Summer Guide: Music festivals

Two dozen (mostly) sun-drenched fests

By | 05.16.13

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From the Archive

Music Review

Triumph of the Swill

By Peter Margasak | 03.12.98
Music Review

The Price of Victory

The phenomenally successful indie Victory Records has the majors flashing their checkbooks--but Tony Brummel isn't selling.

By Bob Mehr | 07.01.04
Music Review

Don't Believe the Hype

By Peter Margasak | 10.06.94

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Tim Dog: Dead or alive?

By Miles Raymer | 05.23.13
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La Sacre du Printemps turns 100, the Butchershop Quartet celebrates

By Peter Margasak | 05.23.13
Exploring Dance Mania's old inventory in Ray Barney's basement

By Leor Galil | 05.23.13
Pink Avalanche celebrate the release of their first record, Wraiths, with a free listening party

By Luca Cimarusti | 05.23.13

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The return of Dance Mania Records

Twelve years after it folded, the Chicago label that helped birth ghetto house, juke, and footwork music makes a play for the new EDM crowd.

By Leor Galil | 05.23.13
Gossip Wolf

Gossip Wolf: Friends help Scoundrel bounce back from a van crash

Plus: Hunter Husar books a schizo bill in Bridgeport, and Lili K. goes from mixtapes to jazz standards

By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil | 05.22.13
In Rotation

In Rotation: Ned Hepburn of Death and Taxes on the awesomeness of the new Daft Punk album

Plus: RedEye columnist Ernest Wilkins on the latest from the "Hot Cheetos & Takis" kids, the Reader's Miles Raymer on finally liking Vampire Weekend, and more

By Miles Raymer | 05.23.13

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