Chicago Record Report covers new local music that's caught the Reader's ear—including by Mac Blackout, Chicago Edge Ensemble, and Moyana.

Joshua Minsoo Kim interviews Penelope Spheeris before a screening of the first two films in her Decline of Western Civilization trilogy.

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Baristas, like most service workers, face long hours and low wages. Some are organizing for better conditions.

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It’s been freezing outside, but we’ve been through this kind of weather before. Chicagoans know how to prepare for a little ...

Set in Harlem’s hottest braid shop on a sweltering 99-degree day, the play revolves around Marie (Jordan Rice), Jaja’s college-bound daughter, who is managing the shop while Jaja prepares for a ...

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The Orchard sound a bit like expert thrifters, able to appreciate an old sound for the way its meaning has changed as it’s ...

On “Stackin’ Bones,” he festoons his blues licks with girl-group “ooh-la-la” harmonizing provided by his collaborators, rock ...

Sacred Robe of the Ancient Psychedelic Monks revive their wild, heavy, playful band capable of weaving an elastic tapestry of ...