The Chicago Reader is Chicago’s largest free weekly newspaper, nationally recognized as a leader in the alternative press. Since 1971, the Reader has served as Chicago’s political conscience, cultural guide, and music authority. With a highly targeted-circulation of 90,000 and a consistent return rate of less than 2%, the Chicago Reader is the city’s most essential alternative media resource. Known for its in-depth coverage of...
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Pitchfork Media, commonly referred to as Pitchfork, is a Chicago, United States-based online music magazine devoted to music journalism, news, album reviews, and feature stories. Founded in 1995 by Ryan Schreiber, who was working in a record store at the time, the magazine developed a reputation for its extensive focus on independent music, but it has since expanded with a variety of coverage on both...
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Chicago Music Magazine (CMM) was Founded in February 2012 by Chicago-based entrepreneur Shawn Kellner. Chicago Music Magazine is an online editorial music magazine and revolutionary new music discovery tool. Our focus is to expose our readers to new music daily while enhancing their live music experience. The company operates from its Chicago based headquarters inside the world famous Paragon Recording Studios. Chicago Music Magazine is the eyes and...
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Windy City Rock is devoted to telling you more than you probably need to know about just how much Chicago’s music scene rocks. In fact, we’re a little fanatical about it. And we’re proud of that. This site has been around since early 2008, and since then we’ve done our best to fill you in on the best up-and-coming indie rock music in our fine...
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The Deli is an independent publication and website that focuses on local indie music scenes and emerging artists (from rock to folk, from punk to indie pop, with a little bit of hip hop). It currently publishes a printed magazine about the NYC music scene and has daily updated, separate webpages tackling the new emerging music in cities like NYC, LA, SF, and Nashville. The...
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A gay-friendly bar where everyone seems to know each other, featuring nightly dancing to hip hop, R&B and house. Thursdays are ladies nights. Club Escape offers dancing, DJs, drink specials & live hosts & performers. South Chicago/ South Shore 1530 E 75th St. Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 599-9372 Visit Us Online LOCATION
1014-16 S. Michigan Avenue was built in 1912 by Christian A. Eckstorm. A red brick 4-story building with terra cotta detailing, this structure was erected by a developer as a speculative commercial building. During its first 30 years, it housed offices for a shingle distributor, a lumber company and an electrical parts manufacturer. In 1941, the building was rehabilitated for the Sherwood Conservatory of Music,...
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A truly unique social gathering place, Bar Louie is a neighborhood bar and eatery with handcrafted cocktails, a featured selection of local and regional beers with over 20 taps, unique wines and craveable food in an inviting, urban atmosphere. Since 1990, our loyal guests have come to Bar Louie to eat, drink and be happy with old friends while making new ones. With more than 110...
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Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Inspired by the Richardsonian Romanesque Style of architect Henry Hobson Richardson, the building was designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan and completed in 1889. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed in the theatre until 1904 as well as the Chicago Grand Opera Company and its successors the Chicago Opera Association and Chicago Civic...
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American Ale house is a local bar in West Rogers Park. This spot has your typical American drafts and hosts live music events including DJ sets on the weekends. West Rogers Park 2335 W Howard St Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 743-1090 Visit Us Online LOCATION
