Tag: Chicago Reader

Aight Bet: The Rising Stars of Chicago's Music Scene In the vibrant and diverse music landscape of Chicago, a new collective has emerged, blending hardcore...

Drazek Fuscaldo: Chicago Duo's Musical Journey Przemyslaw Krzysztof Drazek and Brent Fuscaldo have embarked on a captivating musical journey since 2008, evolving their sound and...

Survival Improvisation: Lily Glick Finnegan & Gabby Fluke-Mogul In the world of improvised music, first encounters are not awkward but rather opportunities for exploration and...

The Illinois Lottery has been supporting veterans in Illinois since 2006 by designating 100 percent of its profits towards organizations that provide essential services...

Jozef van Wissem, a talented lutenist and composer, has recently released a single titled "The Call of the Deathbird" along with a ten-minute video....

Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...

Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...

The Rust Belt, a term used to describe the postindustrial midwest, has often been overlooked by mainstream media. However, since 2013, Belt Publishing has...

Earlier this month, the University of Chicago revealed a new study that utilized AI technology to examine presidential speeches. The study focused on Donald...

Jonathan Rosenbaum, a renowned film critic, had an unexpected journey to his career. Growing up in Florence, Alabama, with a grandfather who owned a...

The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which operates the Chicago Reader, is excited to announce the recent expansion of its leadership team. Returning to...

Nashville singer-songwriter India Ramey has a powerful story that fuels her music. Growing up with financial struggles, familial mental illness, and witnessing abuse, Ramey...

Dr. Gabba is a rising star in the world of acid house music, drawing inspiration from the nostalgic days of dial-up Internet. Hailing from...

Gints Zilbalodis's animated film, Flow, presents a unique perspective on a post-apocalyptic world where humans have disappeared, leaving behind remnants of their existence. The...

I first discovered the avant-garde rock band Extra Life in the late 2000s when Dan Friel, then of Parts & Labor, recommended their set...

Kopano, a talented multidisciplinary artist and cultural worker, hails from the south side of Chicago with roots in South Africa. Their journey in the...

Chicago native Melissa DuPrey is a multi-talented individual with a diverse career in comedy, acting, writing, producing, activism, and healing. In a recent conversation,...

The Chicago Record Report for October 2024 features a variety of new local music that has caught the attention of the Reader staff. Here...

Haunt Season takes the concept of a serial killer using a haunted house attraction as his hunting ground and brings it to life at...

Sean Baker has once again proven his talent with his latest film, Anora. The movie manages to strike a delicate balance between being both...

Robert Harris's book Conclave may not look like much from the cover, but the papal drama within its pages has captured the attention of...

In Chicago, the importance of voting for school board candidates cannot be understated. The recent turnover in the Chicago Board of Education has left...

We Live in Time is a movie that tells the story of Tobias and Almut, two individuals with very different priorities who find themselves...

Pharrell Williams, a well-known figure on the pop music scene, is now venturing into the world of film with the release of Piece by...

Ashlee Bankz, a rising star in Chicago's music scene, has been making waves with her latest EP, "Go to Hell." In a recent interview,...

Seeds have the power to multiply and create abundance. This was evident during a recent gathering at the native plant garden in Pottawatomie Park...

Chicago is known for its 33 designated off-leash dog parks, where owners can let their furry friends run free. These parks require an annual...

Paula Modersohn-Becker's Self-Portrait on Sixth Wedding (Anniversary) Day is a powerful piece that captures the inner turmoil and complexity of the artist's life. Despite...

Damager, a Chicago-based rock band, is making waves with their new album "Forever or Else." Fronted by Dan Stewart, the band draws inspiration from...

Foxing, an emo band from Saint Louis, recently made a powerful return with their new music. The band took part in a joint headlining...

Noriko Sekiguchi, known as Poison Girl Friend, is a talented Japanese artist who has made a name for herself in the world of downtempo,...

Alex E. Chávez, a scholar and musician, has released his debut solo album, Sonorous Present, which is a deeply personal and introspective work that...

During a recent hearing at the Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee, Bridgette Rouse shared her distress over the lack of response from the...

MPAACT (Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre) recently presented a powerful and thought-provoking play called The Book of Me at the Greenhouse Theater....

Bottle Fly is a captivating play set in the Everglades, filled with queer drama and poetic dialogues that transport the audience from deep Florida...

Visión Latino Theatre Company has brought a unique and charming autobiographical solo performance to the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. Jocey Villa,...

Refracted Theatre Company recently presented "Coronation," a thought-provoking play by Laura Winters that explores themes of women in politics, queenship, and environmental disasters. Directed...

Lynn Nottage, a talented playwright and the first Black woman to win two Pulitzer Prizes in drama, has a wide range of interests that...

As an artist, are we inherently inclined to plant flowers in our communities, or do we learn to give back through practice? This is...

In February, a devastating forest fire swept through the coastal city of Viña del Mar in Chile, leaving over 130 people dead, 370 missing,...