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by Dylan Weinert | March 19, 2026

Chicago Band Shredded Sun’s “Never Odd or Even” Defies Categories The trio's new album is an excellent addition to Chicago’s storied catalog of independent music, with standout tracks including “Skyscraper” and “The Moment.”

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by Craig Bechtel | December 9, 2025

Chicago Post-Punk Trio Uniflora Flowering All At Once The band will be featured in Color Club’s “Green” series, celebrating new and young music talent.

by Bart Lazar | February 11, 2025

The Sound and Feeling: The Return of Horsegirl in Recorded and Live Performance Form

by Anne K. Ream and R. Clifton Spargo | September 24, 2024

The Fine Art of Leaving: Fontaines D.C.’s Forward-Facing Sound

by Bart Lazar | May 16, 2024

Songs to Learn and Live In: A Preview of Echo & the Bunnymen

by Bart Lazar | August 25, 2023

One Song May Define A Decade, But Not The Band: A Preview of Modern English at Evanston Space

by Bart Lazar | February 25, 2022

Our Gang: A Preview of Gang of Four at Bottom Lounge

by Bart Lazar | November 12, 2021

Speak Everything, Sing Nothing: A Preview of Dry Cleaning at The Empty Bottle

by Anne K. Ream and R. Clifton Spargo | October 18, 2019

Future Imperfect: The Apocalyptic Post-Punk Funk of Tropical Fuck Storm

by Craig Bechtel | May 17, 2018

Mountain Goats Monomania: A Band That’s Not a Band and the Podcast That Exalts It

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