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Riot Fest 2013 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 18, 2013January 7, 2025

From reuniting The Replacements to featuring badass ladies like Joan Jett and Blondie, Riot Fest ruled.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Empire of the Sun Burns Like A Supernova At Aragon

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 13, 2013January 7, 2025

Empire of the Sun landed at the Aragon Ballroom with intergalactic electro-pop theatrics.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Interview: Steve Albini Talks About Shellac, Chicago, And Remastering Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 11, 2013January 7, 2025

The legendary musician and recording engineer still manages to keep fans on their toes.

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Culture, Music

Interview: Flume On His Upcoming U.S. Tour

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 26, 2013January 7, 2025

Flume has mass musical appeal while staying true to his sense of experimentation.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

10 Favorite Moments from Lollapalooza 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 7, 2013January 7, 2025

Summer music festivals are still my favorite pastime.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Wicker Park Fest 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 30, 2013January 7, 2025

The unseasonably chilly July weather didn’t keep crowds away from Wicker Park Fest last weekend.

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Interview with JP Pitts of Surfer Blood

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 18, 2013January 7, 2025

Swing into spring with this sunny lo-fi indie pop.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Live Review: JEFF the Brotherhood at Subterranean 4/3

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 4, 2013January 7, 2025

The show included crowd surfing acrobatics and a PBR spray baptism.

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Culture, Music

Interview with Jake Orrall of JEFF the Brotherhood

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 3, 2013January 7, 2025

These brothers make up one of the hardest working bands in the biz.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Live Review: Low at Metro 3/22

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 24, 2013January 7, 2025

The crowd was treated to highlights spanning Low’s double-decade catalog as well as new tracks.

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