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- News & Politics, What the hell is this place? Aug 19, 2013
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What the hell is this place? Alchemy Arts
Books on sorcery and the satanic scriptures can be found on the shelves, but the cozy Edgewater spot is more welcoming than its dark texts suggest.
- Music, Record Roundup Oct 21, 2013
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Ryan Hemsworth's cleaned-up, poppy Guilt Trips and 15 more record reviews
Nine Reader writers tackle 16 albums, including Omar Souleyman’s proper studio debut and the Dismemberment Plan's unembarrassing reunion record.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 3, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: "You Song," the Chance the Rapper track Lil Wayne requested for his new mixtape
Listen to the original song Chance the Rapper wrote for Lil Wayne's new mixtape.
- Music, Pitchfork Jul 17, 2013
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Sunday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork
A Cabrini-Green hip-hop anomaly, a collaboration "as perfect as it was unexpected," one of the "deepest, strongest back catalogs in rock 'n' roll," and . . . Kells!
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 30, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Vic Mensa's stupid-catchy romp "Lovely Day"
Vic Mensa's long-awaited Innanetape drops this afternoon, but right now you can listen to the new single "Lovely Day."
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 27, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: The dazed psych-hop of Martin $ky's "CritiCALI"
Listen to "CritiCALI" and catch up on Martin $ky, an 18-year-old with a flow as good as his taste.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 3, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Mon 6/3: Mud wrestling, Dance Improvisation Festival, and bong-hit dream-catcher music
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Monday, June 3
- Blogs, Bleader May 21, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Tue 5/21: Israeli jazz, immigrant stories, and a JC Brooks listening party
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Tuesday, May 21
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 25, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Thu 7/25: Fiesta del Sol, Newberry Book Fair, Chicago Reader Booze Cruise
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, July 25
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 1, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's frenetic "City"
Surprise—even the songs that didn't make it onto Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's upcoming Cocaine Piñata are great.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 22, 2013
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Best shows to see: The Horse's Ha, Serengeti, Bat for Lashes, Negativland
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include the Horse's Ha, Serengeti, Bat for Lashes, Negativland, Travi$ Scott, and the Michael Moore Quartet.
- Blogs, Bleader May 13, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Mon 5/13: The Yellow Birds, the Harlem Renaissance, and David Misch
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Monday, May 13
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 14, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Sun 7/14: West Fest, Square Roots, DuSable Arts & Crafts Festival
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, July 14
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 1, 2013
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Best shows to see: Circles, the Revelers, Mindless Behavior, Black Eagle Child, Lollapalooza
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Circles, the Revelers, Mindless Behavior, Black Eagle Child, Smith Westerns, Russian Circles, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, and Lollapalooza (if that's your thing).
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 16, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: "Teen Spirit" by Kendrick Lamar's new labelmate SZA
Listen to the sultry ambience of new Top Dawg Entertainment signee SZA on "Teen Spirit."
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 29, 2013
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Best shows to see: Trinidad James, Smith Westerns, Wreck & Reference
Between now and Wednesday, your live-music options include Trinidad James, Smith Westerns, Wreck & Reference, Psalm One, and a Baby Teeth reunion.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 4, 2013
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Best shows to see: Deafheaven, the Fresh & Onlys, Steve Kuhn, and the music of Edgard Varese
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Deafheaven, the Fresh & Onlys, Steve Kuhn, ICE performing Edgard Varese, and Nosaj Thing.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 1, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Thu 8/1: Sunshine Daydream, Marc Maron, and Circles
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Thursday, August 1
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 26, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Fri 7/26: Cat Film Festival, Fly Honey Show, Chicago French Film Festival
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Friday, July 26
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 6, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Fri 9/6: Neko Case and Mavis Staples, Windy City Wine Festival, and the Pancakes and Booze Art Show
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Friday, September 6
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 10, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Wed 7/10: Taste of Chicago, Veggie Bingo, and a theatrical look at the Russian-Afghan war
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, July 10
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 5, 2013
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Best shows to see: Rooms Trio, Joe Morris, the Humminbird
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include the Humminbird, Rooms Trio, Joe Morris, Chandeliers, and Tatsu Aoki.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 16, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Fri 8/16: Raks Geek, After Dark, and Black Sabbath
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Friday, August 16
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 24, 2013
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Reader's Agenda Sat 8/24: Free dance at Pritzker, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and a Trapped in the Closet marathon
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Saturday, August 24
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 11, 2013
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Best shows to see: Come, Bitchin Bajas, Matt Ulery's Loom, Square Roots
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Come, Bitchin Bajas, Matt Ulery's Loom, Alice Smith, Square Roots, and West Fest.
