In an electrifying announcement, Jason Narducy's childhood band, Verböten, has revealed plans to release their first-ever album and perform a highly anticipated reunion show at Riot Fest. This marks a momentous occasion for fans who have long cherished the band's raw, unfiltered punk ethos. Verböten, formed in the early 1980s, became a significant part of Chicago's burgeoning punk scene. Despite their youth, the band's fierce energy and rebellious spirit […]

On her 16th birthday in 1975, Jackie Fox joined the teenage-sensation proto-punk band, the Runaways. She departed in 1977 at just 17 and never played music professionally again. Decades later, Fox made headlines by accusing Kim Fowley, the Runaways’ late manager, of drugging and raping her in front of her bandmates. Turning her traumatic past into something positive, Fox has now created a board game inspired by her experiences in […]

As the sun sets over Paris, the City of Light prepares to shine even brighter. The 2024 Olympics, a grand spectacle of athletic prowess and global unity, are drawing to a close, but not without a final flourish. This Sunday, the closing ceremony promises to be an unforgettable fusion of French culture and Hollywood daring. Phoenix and Air, two iconic bands that have shaped the soundscape of modern French music, […]

Killer Mike’s new album, Songs for Sinners & Saints, is set for an official release this Friday (August 2nd), but for the next 48 hours, fans can download it for free — and legally!   Download the album here. 

In a fitting tribute to a legendary figure in the music world, the city of Chicago has honored Steve Albini by naming a stretch of West Belmont Avenue after him. The 2600-2700 block, home to Albini's renowned Electrical Audio studio, is now officially designated as “Steve Albini Way.” Albini, whose career spans decades, is celebrated for his work as a producer, engineer, and musician. His influence in the indie and […]