Tag: Chicago Reader

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....

Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, a dynamic duo in the world of hip-hop, are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their acclaimed album "Hiding Places."...

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...

Norma Jean McAdams, a 73-year-old blues diva in Chicago known as I’m M$. B’Havin, has a remarkable journey that led her to pursue her...

Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is not your typical Christmas movie. It doesn't fall into the category of cheesy comedies or Hallmark-style films. Instead,...

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...

The latest edition of the Chicago Reader, Volume 54, is filled with a variety of news and features that cover a wide range of...

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

When it comes to sweets, I usually go for the chocolatey and sweet options. However, I recently tried Nata's guava Linzer cookie and it...

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...

Blood Club, a postpunk band hailing from Chicago, made a bold statement with their latest single, "No Quiero Bailar" ("I Don't Want to Dance")....

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...

Aislinn Clarke's film, Fréwaka, delves into Irish history and folklore, presenting fairies in a menacing light rather than the benevolent beings often portrayed in...

Sasha Rainbow's directorial debut film, Grafted, offers a unique blend of campy tone and brutal sensibilities, delving into the consequences of self-hatred that extend...

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,...