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Congo Square in New Orleans
Culture, Music, New Orleans

Exploring the Birthplace of Jazz in Congo Square

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 4, 2023January 7, 2025

We hear the influence of Congo Square’s rhythm around the world.

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Wavves at Metro Chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Review: Metro Barely Contains the Raucous Sounds of Cloud Nothings and Wavves

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 20, 2023January 7, 2025

Music fans packed Metro for a night of raucous indie rock.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Claudia Cassidy Theater Reopens with a Shoegaze Show

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 6, 2023January 7, 2025

Lightfoils, Panda Riot, Pink Frost, played a free shoegaze concert.

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The Roots at Pitchfork
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Dynamic Finale at Pitchfork Music Fest Day Three

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 18, 2022January 7, 2025

The final day of Pitchfork Music Fest 2022 started with a lull and ended with a roar.

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Culture, Music

A Soothing Saturday at Pitchfork 2022 Day Two

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 17, 2022January 7, 2025

Day two was a mellow day of music. Attendees swayed to sets by Mitski, Low, Karate, and more.

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Pitchfork Music Festival 2022
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Damp Dance Party at Pitchfork 2022 Day One

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 16, 2022January 7, 2025

Fans enjoyed The National, Amber Mark, Tierra Whack and more on Friday.

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Image of fans at Pitchfork Music Festival 2017
Chicago, Culture, Music

Four Chicago Artists to Catch at Pitchfork Music Fest 2022

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 11, 2022January 7, 2025

Don’t miss these must-see Chicago artists at Pitchfork Music Fest!

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makaya mccraven in chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Makaya McCraven’s Avant-Garde Jazz Transports Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 2, 2022January 7, 2025

Makaya McCraven is a Chicago drummer, “beat scientist,” and composer.

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Fan at Riot Fest 2021
Chicago, Culture, Music

My Riot Fest 2021 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 22, 2021January 7, 2025

The punk rock carnival is back! Check out my highlights and favorite photos of Riot Fest 2021.

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Dirty Projectors by Jason Frank Rothenberg
Culture, Music

Virtual Interviews with Musicians During the Pandemic

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2020January 7, 2025

Check out my conversations with Fleet Foxes, Dirty Projectors, and more!

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