Unmasked At Last

written by: Craig Bechtel on January 16, 2013

Unlike many modern rock ensembles today, My Gold Mask has crafted a collection of songs that deftly defy classification, belie any disparate influences and are in many ways anachronistic.

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From Cafe to DIY Venue

written by: Kim Manning on December 31, 2012

Although the jam-packed venues like The Metro and Subterranean are always a ball, DIY venues like Café Mustache offer a community vibe that anyone can enjoy.

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Duncan Sheik is Way Past “Barely Breathing…” Are You?

written by: Craig Bechtel on December 10, 2012

Before his mid-November concert at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois, singer, songwriter and producer Duncan Sheik, who was catapulted to stardom and pigeonholed as a “one-hit wonder” by the success of his breathy single, “Barely Breathing,” shared some thoughts behind what prompted him to embark on his most recent projects and what was next on his […]

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Swerp it up: Chicago’s Youngest Label

written by: Kim Manning on November 27, 2012

On Thursday, November 15, British pop-punk outfit Johnny Foreigner took the stage at Subterranean in Chicago. Johnny Foreigner is an act signed on the Windy City’s newest record label, Swerp Records. Their music boasts a playful tone, and owner J Matthew Nix is ecstatic about their presence on his label – that’s just the kind […]

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Benn Jordan and Nissa Sampson at the Alphabasic Music Center

Back to (Alpha)Basics

written by: Hannah Lorenz on November 15, 2012

Chicago musician Benn Jordan and cello instructor Nissa Sampson opened a new, non-profit music school in Bridgeport.

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The Art of Background Noise

written by: Hannah Lorenz on October 23, 2012

For a sound designer like Adam Marks, the music he creates to accompany a video game influences the mood of the players.

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A Music Mainstay

written by: Kim Manning on October 15, 2012

Located on a quiet strip of Belmont Avenue near Western, Andy’s Music in Chicago has been …

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