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100 Unheralded Albums from 2010

Among the thousands of under-appreciated or under-publicized albums that were released in 2010, hundreds became our favorites and were presented…

Cuneiform Records announces fall jazz releases from The Microscopic Septet and Jason Robinson

Jazz, electronic, and all-around avant-garde label Cuneiform Records has announced two upcoming releases for its fall jazz offerings.  Both to…

Q&A: Jazz/Rock Guitarist Dave Miller on the Connotations of Experimentation

With more musical projects than fingers, Chicago guitarist Dave Miller has his hands fully immersed in jazz, rock, psychedelic, noise,…

What We’re Doing This Weekend: Friday

Thirsty Ear recording artists Blink. are a beacon in the already-bright future of Chicago's avant-jazz scene. Between holiday parties, some…

What We’re Doing This Weekend: Sunday

Why bother going to bed at a respectable hour? Stay up late with some of us on Sunday as we…

What We’re Doing This Weekend: Thursday

Whether or not one has off on Friday, Thursday night is the official start of the weekend -- if only…

What We’re Doing This Weekend

CMJ in New York, Voodoo Experience in New Orleans, four great nights at Chicago's Hideout, -- this weekend is packed.…