Tag: Music

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Prize Horse: Unique Fingerprints in Moody Posthardcore – Chicago Reader

Minneapolis trio Prize Horse is making waves with their pensive and moody posthardcore sound featured in their first full-length album, Under Sound. Released in...
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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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Cloud Nothings 10-Year Anniversary Celebration of Here and Nowhere Else –...

Cloud Nothings, a band that originated in Cleveland and found success in Chicago, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their album "Here and Nowhere...
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Celebrating 5 Years: Billy Woods & Kenny Segal’s Hiding Places –...

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."...
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Blood Incantation’s Absolute Elsewhere Album Review: Exceeding Expectations – Chicago Reader

Blood Incantation's latest album, Absolute Elsewhere, has been making waves since its release in October. The Denver-based band has managed to blend elements of...
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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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The Inspiring Women Behind Florence Price: Chicago Reader Feature

Classical music, like many art forms, requires financial support and belief in the existence of unique talent. In a Chicago Reader feature, author Samantha...
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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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CMA Awards 2024: Exclusive Photo Highlights and Moments

The 58th Annual CMA Awards took place in Nashville, Tennessee, and it was a night filled with unforgettable moments and stunning performances. Let's take...
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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 Little Mermaid Musical at Drury Lane Theater in Chicago –...

The production of The Little Mermaid at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago brings the vibrancy of Disney's classic story to life on stage. Directed...
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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...

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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The O’My’s New Album Release Party with All-Star Lineup at Metro...

The O'My's, consisting of Nick Hennessey and Maceo Vidal-Haymes, are a dynamic duo in Chicago's music scene, constantly collaborating and evolving their sound. Their...
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B’Havin: Rising Blues Diva in Chicago Reader’s 2024 People Issue

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...
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Latin Grammys 25th Anniversary: Top Latin Music Stars Return to Miami...

The Latin Grammys are back in Miami, and the stars have come out in full force for the 25th-anniversary celebration. The red carpet at...
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Linkin Park ‘From Zero’ Tour Coming to St. Louis in Summer

Renowned rock band Linkin Park has exciting news for fans in St. Louis as they prepare to kick off their “From Zero” tour in...