Tag: Chicago Reader

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

Drazek Fuscaldo: Chicago Duo's Musical JourneyPrzemyslaw 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-MogulIn 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...