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Music

Smartbar Resident DJ and Producer Chrissy Returns with a New Cool Ranch 12″

07.01.17

By Britt Julious
Music

Black Promoters Are Taking Back Chicago’s Nightlife

04.27.17

By Britt Julious
Music

Sassmouth Loves Old Songs that Sound New and New Songs that Sound Old

03.05.17

By Britt Julious
Music

Chrissy Isn’t Afraid To Name and Shame

03.02.17

By Joshua Glazer
Music

Daphne Series Celebrating Women and Non-binary Artists Adds Elysia Crampton, Nina Kraviz and More

02.05.17

By Britt Julious
Music

Chicago’s Hugo Ball Creates “Security and Safety” in an Increasingly Frightening World

01.29.17

By Britt Julious
Music

Nina Kraviz, Jane Fitz, and More Billed for Smartbar’s Daphne 2017 Series

01.26.17

By Krystal Rodriguez
Music

Jason Kendig Thinks There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Atmospheric Techno

11.20.16

By Britt Julious
Music

The Last Record: Olin Picks House and Techno-Heavy Gems

06.26.16

By Britt Julious

The Latest

The BBC did not give an explanation for why they pulled a scheduled Ozzy Osbourne documentary, but indicated it will still air at some point.

Music

Ozzy Osbourne Documentary Suddenly Pulled by BBC, New Air Date To Be Announced

The BBC did not give an explanation for why they pulled a scheduled Ozzy Osbourne documentary, but indicated it will still air at some point.

1 day ago

By Stephen Andrew Galiher
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Music

A Man Has Been Arrested for Taking Flowers from Ozzy Osbourne’s Memorial

4 days ago

By Stephen Andrew Galiher
Music

New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need Hear This Week (8/15)

From Grandson’s new single, “God is an Animal,” to Bad Omens’ first new song in three years, New Music Friday has a lot to offer this week.

4 days ago

By Stephen Andrew Galiher
Sonos Beam (2nd Generation) – Credit: Sonos

Tech

Want a Sonos Home Theater Upgrade on a Budget? The Beam Soundbar Is Just $369.

Want better audio without having to sell a kidney? Sonos’ semi-affordable soundbar is on sale for a price that goes full-blown affordable.

06.05.25

By Matt Jancer
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News

Scientists Used Mushrooms To Invent a Plastic That’s Alive

06.05.25

By Luis Prada