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- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 25, 2018
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Thirty years is a long time to live with a Thrill Kill Kult
Plus: White Mystery keep on celebrating their first decade, the All Smiles hip-hop showcase reaches its sixth birthday, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 8, 2017
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White Mystery’s Riddler graces the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was designed by Trouble in Mind Records co-owner Bill Roe.
- Music, Music Feature Sep 12, 2017
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Punk’s not dead, and neither is publishing
Riot Fest launches an online magazine—because sometimes Twitter just isn’t enough.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 15, 2017
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Izzy Olive’s Half Gringa celebrate their intimate but hard-hitting debut album
Plus: Slippery Slope throws itself a third birthday party, Metro hosts a 25th-anniversary concert for the American Ska-thic series, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2017
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‘Gauguin: Artist as Alchemist’ at the Art Institute, Millennium Park Summer Film Series, and more things to do in Chicago this week
White Mystery in Schubas' Battle of the Bands, comedy from the Hodgetwins, and more happenings from June 26-29
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jun 7, 2017
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The Green Music Fest catches Dave Mata’s Royal Hands
Plus: Do312 brings back its Rock ’n’ Roll Market, and Bric-a-Brac Records celebrates four years.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 10, 2017
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White Mystery share the first track from their latest reason to look forward to spring
This weekend Chicago garage rockers White Mystery debut the title track of their eighth annual 4/20 release—and play the Burger Revolution at 1st Ward.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Oct 11, 2016
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Chicago label Deep Space Objects compiles a constellation of diverse electronic tracks
Plus: Argot releases the serenely funky 90s house of Shifty Science, Lord Mantis drummer Bill Bumgardner dies at 35, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 7, 2016
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The Hideout family celebrate 20 years on Saturday with a relaxed, neighborly reunion party
The Hideout isn't having a full-blown Block Party this year, but you can still see Eleventh Dream Day, Kelly Hogan, the Lawrence Peters Outfit, Robbie Fulks, the JC Brooks Band, Devil in a Woodpile, the reunited Mr. Rudy Day, and many more.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2016
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Maximum Pelt and Tall Pat Records support Comfort Station with a stacked show at the Logan Square monument
White Mystery, Flesh Panthers, Vamos, Dumpster Babies, and others help raise money for Logan Square arts hub Comfort Station with an outdoor show next Saturday.
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 24, 2016
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Rapper and prison abolitionist Ric Wilson needs help replacing a stolen computer
Plus: Rock duos Pussy Foot and Drool pair up on a split cassette, and art-book shop Bing hosts a footwork-themed film screening, discussion, and performance.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature May 11, 2016
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Good Evening With Pat Whalen goes prime time in Uptown
The late-night talk show tackles issues in the north-side neighborhood.
- Music, Music Feature Apr 20, 2016
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An oral history of the Empty Bottle
Staff members and musicians share stories of the venerable nightclub in this excerpt from The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music / Friendly / Dancing.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 12, 2016
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Metal Haven rises again as restaurant and record shop Metal Haven Grill
Plus: White Mystery release Outta Control on their favorite day, and Dark Matter Coffee drops a split by Wild Jesus & the Devil’s Lettuce and Brain Tentacles.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 15, 2016
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Heavy Times play a last hometown show before guitarist Matt Courtade moves to LA
Plus: Jes Skolnik of Split Feet decamps to New York for a Bandcamp job, and Dumpster Tapes drops a second monster compilation.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 20, 2015
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Lee Graziano of golden-age Chicago garage band the American Breed talks to Alex White at the Hideout
Garage rocker Alex White, recently elected vice president of the Chicago chapter of the Recording Academy, takes to heart its goal of fostering conversations between young musicians and their influences.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 24, 2015
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Check out a new Logan Square garage-rock dis track from bedroom-pop project Netherfriends
Last week, the project released an EP tearing into the local rock scene.
- Music, Music Feature Sep 9, 2015
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Local options at Riot Fest 2015
A dozen Chicago artists make their Riot Fest debuts this year. How did we pick just five? Completely arbitrarily!
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 5, 2015
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Grab some records while you rock at East Room this weekend
Do312's Rock 'N' Roll Market pairs three killer Chicago rock bands with folks selling lots of cool wares.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 15, 2015
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This year White Mystery's spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome
Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus
- Music, Gossip Wolf Mar 3, 2015
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LA garage label Burger Records throws itself 50 parties—including one in Chicago
Plus: Metal polymath Chris Black starts another new band, Smart Bar celebrates women in dance music, and more.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Feb 18, 2015
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Blizzard Babies heat up a bitter February with their long-awaited debut LP
Plus: Downstate label Manic Static launches a subscription seven-inch series, Gossip Wolf turns five, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 28, 2014
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White Mystery play a Black Friday show at Red Line Tap tonight
Vent your holiday stress with homegrown garage rock and home-brewed beer.
- Music, Music Feature Sep 25, 2014
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Why did Animal Kingdom have to die?
The fate of this Avondale show house says a lot about the DIY music community’s struggle to coexist with the rest of Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 7, 2014
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Make-Overs head back to South Africa after a send-off at the Hideout
The South African two-piece has called Chicago home for the past two months.