Tag: Music
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...