Q&A: Josh Rouse

written by: Boris Hartl on June 26, 2013

“Maybe I’ve been doing this long enough that it’s second nature.”

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The Theory of Glass with Jack Duff

written by: Matt Wink on June 12, 2013

It’s a proven electronica fact in human form named Jack Duff. His newest EP, Hard To Breathe, is now available and he graced the ‘stache with a little bit of his time to talk about the record and other theories.

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Shhh, It Sounds Like A Reunion

written by: Bryn Rich on June 3, 2013

Back in 2005, a group of high school kids from the Chicago suburbs got together and made an album called So Sudden. Within a year the band signed to one of the most popular labels of the decade, took over college radio stations everywhere and were touring arenas with other Chi town heroes Fall Out […]

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Q&A: Madison Street Station

written by: Aspyn Jones on March 13, 2013

Rising from the ashes of the Mike Middleton Band, Madison Street Station calls the new formation a better version of the previous band.

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Q&A: Jess Godwin

written by: Boris Hartl on February 5, 2013

“In this day and age, being cynical is in vogue and I’m so tired of it.”

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Q&A: Young Empires

written by: Boris Hartl on January 30, 2013

Meet the Young Empires before they hit Chicago this February.

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Q&A: Deadbeat Darling

written by: Olivia Christian on November 28, 2012

A foursome with across-the-pond ties, Brooklyn-based Deadbeat Darling is returning to its stomping grounds to …

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Q&A: Lightscape Producer F. Philip Barash

written by: Jason Radford on November 19, 2012

A soundtrack to the shuffle. It’s a novel idea, that is, listening to music while strolling city sidewalks, that many subscribe to via MP3. Then there’s the more communal approach heard on Chicago’s State Street. Lightscape, the illuminated, singing staffs along the street, offers everyone the chance to toddle through Chicago while backed by a […]

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Q&A: Audiences

written by: Hannah Lorenz on November 7, 2012

Last month, Audiences celebrated the release of its self-titled EP by headlining a show at the Metro. Now …

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