Lurk has returned with his first new music in two years. The dungeon synth/horror ambient artist’s latest track is featured on Wrought Records’ “Reliquary of Terror” compilation released on Halloween. The eight-minute composition accompanies the scenario of undead hordes rising from Hell to walk the Earth, consisting of unnerving electronica, blaring sirens and stammering radio broadcasts. Brace yourself for Lurk’s
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As the seasons turn, the leaves fall, and beats get dropped in the case of Randal Bravery.
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Depeche Mode arrived in Chicago at United Center on Monday as part of their “Memento Mori” tour. Opening for them was DIIV. While Depeche Mode had played in Chicago earlier this year in April, DIIV were playing their first show in town since 2019. DIIV is a Brooklyn band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Zachary Cole Smith, guitarist Andrew Bailey, bassist Colin
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William Basinski arrived in Chicago at Thalia Hall last Wednesday evening as part of his “The Last Symphony” tour. Opening for him was Claire Rousay. The concert was seated, providing an appropriately contemplative and intentional atmosphere for the performances. Originally from Texas, William Basinski is an experimental-ambient composer, sound artist, and classically trained clarinetist and saxophonist known for his work
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The band have made a name for themselves over the past few years with their live shows, and that infectious spirit carries over into this recording.
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The final day of Lollapalooza 2023 was filled with newer faces, but closed out by a legendary act still at the top of their game.
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Day three of Lollapalooza was initially hampered by rain, but featured a host of big hip hop acts.
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Day two of Lollapalooza featured a host of up-and-comers, headlined by one of the GOATs of modern rap.
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Day one of Lollapalooza 2023 was full of heat, both onstage and off.
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Mulva are a new indie punk project that just released their debut EP. It’s just three tracks, but that gives the duo plenty of time to channel plenty of apocalyptic feelings and nonstop dread. Confronting toxic cycles and being caught in stagnancy, Mulva are sick of the same shit over and over, and there’s no better way to put melodies
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The Midwest emcees link up for a strong new collaboration.
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Indie rockers Motel Breakfast take a turn with their latest single. This one’s got a serene yet hazy feel, which is fitting because it’s all about dreaming of a certain someone and spending time finding yourself in the meantime. Bassist Drue DeVente takes the lead on this one, and he brings a high degree of composure and patience at the
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British virtual band Gorillaz came to United Center in Chicago for their world tour ahead of upcoming album “Cracker Island.” A little background on Gorillaz – the project was co-created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn (known also for being frontman of indie rock band Blur) and artist Jamie Hewett. Albarn makes the music while Hewett develops the animations; both
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The sun set on Lollapalooza 2022 with a final day featuring another big lineup and crowd.
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Hip hop ruled Saturday at Lollapalooza, but a jam-packed lineup filled the festival grounds.
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Day two of the 2022 festival featured plenty of newer names and a pop punk blowout.
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Day one of Lollapalooza featured plenty of action, headlined by metal legends.
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NileXNile reinvents his flow on a new single.
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I came down to Chicago with two friends to see The Microphones at Thalia Hall on Wednesday. I got into The Microphones and Mount Eerie (Phil Elverum’s other project) a few years back but hadn’t listened to them in some time before recently revisiting them and deciding “I don’t want to miss this” when I saw The Microphones were coming
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I went down to Chicago this weekend and saw experimental electronic wizard Dan Deacon at the Metro on Saturday night. I got into him during college as I explored the weirder side of indie music on Spotify; his cartoonish, fantastical sound is ever-so intriguing. Originally I had planned to see him in 2020 in Madison but when his rescheduled tour
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Experimental psychedelic band Black Dice came to Chicago Sunday night and played the art gallery Co-Prosperity Sphere, which is located in the heart of the Bridgeport neighborhood. I got into Black Dice right at the beginning of quarantine at the recommend of a few friends; spring 2020 in retrospect was the perfect time to get into a band like them
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Psychedelic indie rockers My Morning Jacket came to Chicago for a three-night endeavor at the Auditorium Theatre this past weekend. I’ve been a fan of theirs for some years now and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go down to Chicago and catch them on Saturday night. I bought a general admission ticket that put me on the top row
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The Marino Infantry invaded Chicago’s Subterranean.
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Chicago’s bedroom pop artists Hundredbucks and Julius Dolls teamed up for a two-piece this past week. The first track has a shoegaze-flavored melody accompanied by electronic rhythm while the second track is a midtempo jam with an watery, chugging riff. Both feature vocal parts from each; Bucks and Dolls sing about missing someone but not putting up just yet, growing
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This year I had the pleasure of attending day one (of three) of Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. It was my first time seeing a large-scale live music event with thousands of people in attendance since the pandemic. Pitchfork thankfully required proof of vaccination and many showgoers wore masks, so despite the readjustment anxiety of navigating crowds again, it felt
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