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Front 242

by Craig Bechtel | November 12, 2024

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

An ensemble of musicians performing on a stage in front of a projection of railroad imagery from the 19th century.

by Todd Hieggelke | October 29, 2024

Music Top 5: November 2024

by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth | November 20, 2020

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

by Bill Furbee | August 12, 2020

Godfather of Nightlife: Remembering Dave “Medusa” Shelton

by Craig Bechtel | September 11, 2018

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

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