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- Music, Music Feature Oct 22, 2020
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If enough of us celebrate Independent Venue Week, we might have one next year too
To complement IVW's live programming, the Reader has rounded up some favorite stories about Chicago music venues past and present.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Aug 29, 2017
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Evanston new wavers the Front Lines exemplify the richness of the overlooked midwestern scene
Formed at Northwestern in 1979, the Front Lines played diverse and ambitious tunes—but they split after just a few years, done in by drummer turnover.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Dec 20, 2016
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The Trouble Boys brought dumb punk fun to the U. of C. in the late 70s
The Trouble Boys never made a record, but guitarist and singer Don Hedeker went on to play in Algebra Suicide and the Polkaholics.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Dec 6, 2016
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Unearthing influential Chicago proto-hardcore band Six Feet Under
Despite their influence on midwestern punk, Six Feet Under have fallen off the map—but Moniker Records is working on an archival release.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 20, 2014
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Epicycle
Their brief career ended more than 30 years ago, but this North Shore punk band is still inspiring reissues today.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Oct 29, 2013
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Skafish
This bizarre and confrontational band was one of just two acts from the Chicago punk scene to sign to a major label.
