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Chicago rapper Monster Mike takes on the porpoise police

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Chicago rapper Monster Mike takes on the porpoise police

His new video, by local crew New Trash, may be your only chance to see a cetacean fight a katana duel.

By Leor Galil

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Battle Hag capture the sound of an ascent from the underworld

On the new Celestial Tyrant, Sacramento metal Battle Hag look to Greek mythology for a story of renewal.

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Q: What do you listen to for self-care? A: Saxophone rock from 1981

The letter “Q” may be ruined, but the conspiracy can’t have Quarterflash.

By Salem Collo-Julin
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A music poll to start 2021

Did 2020 set the bar low enough that it’s safe to hope this year will be better?

By Philip Montoro

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Twenty-four points of view on the band Joan of Arc

By Leor Galil | 01.27.21
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A transatlantic livestream on the gig poster of the week

By Salem Collo-Julin | 01.27.21
Emerging rapper the Third angles for a place in Chicago’s hip-hop pantheon with The Director’s Cut

By Leor Galil | 01.27.21
Rest in peace to Chicago drummer Joe Camarillo

By Mark Guarino | 01.26.21
Dream-pop artist Claude releases her refined debut EP

By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil | 01.26.21
Shame do some soul searching and take an eclectic turn on Drunk Tank Pink

By Jamie Ludwig | 01.26.21
Percussionist Jon Mueller finds a new way of working by digging through his past

By Bill Meyer | 01.25.21
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Crazy Doberman take us on unwieldy free-improvised journeys with Two Tales of Lost Witness Marks

By Joshua Minsoo Kim | 01.22.21
Patricia Brennan makes delicate music for mallets

By Noah Berlatsky | 01.21.21
Steve Walters, artist and screen printer at Screwball Press

By Salem Collo-Julin | 01.21.21
HotHouse meets Havana on the gig poster of the week

By Salem Collo-Julin | 01.20.21
Chicago emo trio Hospital Bracelet burst out of the gate with their debut album

By Leor Galil | 01.20.21
Finding ways to play through the pandemic

By Bill Meyer | 01.20.21
Good Willsmith return with an acid-fried live album

By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil | 01.19.21

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Chicago rapper Monster Mike takes on the porpoise police

His new video, by local crew New Trash, may be your only chance to see a cetacean fight a katana duel.

By Leor Galil | 01.25.21
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Battle Hag capture the sound of an ascent from the underworld

The colossal Celestial Tyrant looks to Greek mythology for a story of renewal.

By Jamie Ludwig | 01.18.21
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Q: What do you listen to for self-care? A: Saxophone rock from 1981

The letter “Q” may be ruined, but the conspiracy can’t have Quarterflash.

By Salem Collo-Julin | 01.11.21
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A new Chicago punk and metal compilation benefits local music venues

Congress has finally earmarked relief for independent venues, but after more than nine months of mandated closure, that money won’t be enough.

By Jamie Ludwig | 12.21.20