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Industrial

A person wearing headphones and a striped shirt operates a turntable at a DJ booth, surrounded by drinks and equipment in a dimly lit setting. The image is in black and white.

by Teddy Sandler | May 1, 2026

Hot on the Heels Celebrates Twenty Years of Uncomfortable Music The monthly Chicago party hosted by Beau Wanzer at the California Clipper (and previously Danny's Tavern) will mark the milestone with its first Saturday edition.

by Craig Bechtel | November 12, 2024

The End of Front 242: Wait for the “Black Out”

by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth | November 20, 2020

Heart of Darkness: A Brief History of Chicago Industrial—Part One

by Craig Bechtel | September 11, 2018

Factory Showcase: The Cold Waves Festival Returns for More Industrial Music

by Craig Bechtel | September 10, 2017

On Beyond Punk: Riot Fest 2017 Embraces New Genres

by Robert Rodi | April 19, 2016

Diabolical Duo From the Mexican Underground A Preview of Hocico at Beat Kitchen

by Bill Wyman | March 31, 2016

Liz Phair, Steve Albini & Me: The True Story of 1993, the Greatest Goddamn Year in Chicago Rock History

by Kenneth Preski | July 18, 2014

Live Review: Factory Floor/Pitchfork Music Festival

by Kenneth Preski | June 12, 2014

Preview: Wax Trax! Records Pop-Up Store/Metro

by Ernest Barteldes | April 14, 2014

Record Review: “Blank Project” by Neneh Cherry

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