Tag: Music

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Abby Sage Embraces Decay for Musical Rebirth – Chicago Reader

Abby Sage is a musician who creates dreamy folk-pop music that embraces themes of decay and transformation. Her debut album, The Rot, was released...
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Lutenist Jozef van Wissem Scores F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu – 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....
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Red One: A Comprehensive Review – Chicago Reader

Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan, was anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the typical Christmas movie genre dominated by CGI effects and...
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Celebrating Underground Rap: Closed Sessions in Chicago Reader

Closed Sessions, a local label in Chicago, has been making waves in the underground rap scene since its inception as a multimedia project in...
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Florence Price: The Women Behind the Composer – Chicago Reader

Florence Price, a pioneering Black female composer, has been gaining recognition for her symphonic work, including being the first Black woman to have a...
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Viewfinder: A Unique Band from Chicago – Music History Review

Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been uncovering hidden gems in Chicago's music history through his Secret History of Chicago Music since...
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The Return of He: A Chicago Reader’s Guide to His Comeback

The man in power is an entitled rich dude with a blond pompadour, a loose relationship with the truth, and a stunning wife that...
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Homocore Music Scene in Chicago: A Deep Dive

Kevin Sparrow's latest creation, Sofa King Queer, is making waves in the Chicago homocore music scene. Directed by JD Caudill, this pop-punk musical features...
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Norman W. Long: The Natural Listener – Chicago Reader People Issue 2024

Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...
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Celebrating Chicago House Music Culture with Ten City’s 14-Piece Band

In June 2023, the city of Chicago designated a historic landmark status to a brick factory building at 206 S. Jefferson, where the legendary...
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Experience Tomorrowland in Downtown Miami: A Blast from the Past and a Taste of...

Downtown Miami has a new hotspot that is set to liven up the city's nightlife scene. Tomorrowland is not just a regular bar; it...
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Exploring Music, Myth, and Magic in Chicago – Chicago Reader

Leroy and Lucy is a play by Ngozi Anyanwu that delves into the world of music, myth, and magic in a unique and captivating...
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Fingy: Mixing Chill Downtempo House with Pop Euphoria

Natalie Finfer, known as Fingy in the music world, is a talented Chicago producer and DJ who is blending chill downtempo house with pop...
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Amythyst Kiah’s Musical Journey Unveiled on Still + Bright – Chicago Reader

Amythyst Kiah, a talented singer-songwriter from Johnson City, Tennessee, has been making waves in the folk and roots music scene for over a decade....
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Sunshy: Shoegaze Prodigies Release Dazzling Debut – Chicago Reader

Sascha Deng and Wesley Park, along with their band Sunshy, have recently released their debut album, "I Don't Care What Comes Next." The album...
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Miami County Bay Music Festival: Line Dance Extravaganza This Weekend – WSVN 7News

This weekend, Miami is going to be filled with some wild west vibes, but instead of cowboys and horses, get ready for some awesome...
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Float Away with MindTravel Floating Meditation Musical Experience in Miami Beach | WSVN 7News

Life these days can be very stressful, right? We all need some relaxation. Maybe meditation can help? Deco’s Alex Miranda is so relaxed, he’s...
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Remembering the Legacy of Quincy Jones: A Musical Genius Remembered

Quincy Jones, the renowned music legend known for his groundbreaking work producing Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" album, composing award-winning film and television scores, and...
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Flow Chicago Reader Review: An In-Depth Look at This Popular Publication

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...
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Anora Restaurant Review: Chicago Reader’s Ultimate Guide

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