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GWAR performs at Riot Fest Chicago
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I Had a Beer with GWAR and Survived

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 17, 2018January 6, 2025

I grabbed a beer with GWAR’s and chatted about their collaboration beer, what humans taste like, and what aliens request on their rider.

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Amen Dunes plays Lincoln Hall Chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Amen Dunes Casts a Spell at Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2018January 7, 2025

Amen Dunes bewitched Lincoln Hall with an atmospheric psych-rock performance.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitchfork Music Festival 2017 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 19, 2017January 7, 2025

Explore Chicago’s favorite weekend with your favorite bands, new artists, and festival fashion.

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Photo of Roisin Murphy performing at Chicago's Double Door
Chicago, Culture, Music

Roisin Murphy’s Many Faces at Double Door

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 15, 2016January 7, 2025

The avant-garde Irish pop star thrilled Chicago fans during her sold out show at the Double Door.

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Riot Fest 2016 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 19, 2016January 7, 2025

Riot Fest features up and comers as well as that band you haven’t blasted since driving to high school.

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Thursday Turntable: Varsity

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 25, 2016January 7, 2025

Surrendering summer too quickly? Varsity is here to help us savor those lingering golden days.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

White Mystery Curates Public Art Playlist

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 27, 2016January 7, 2025

White Mystery created your summer playlist featuring Chicago artists.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

All That Jazz at Pitchfork 2016 Day Three

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 18, 2016January 7, 2025

Sunday at Pitchfork featured otherworldy jazz and sexy R&B.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitch Perfect Day Two at Pitchfork 2016

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 17, 2016January 7, 2025

Saturday’s sunny weather and solid performances provided an ideal festival day.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Mellow Festival Magic at Pitchfork 2016 Day One

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 16, 2016January 7, 2025

Pitchfork began with a drizzle and ended in a Beach House fog.

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