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Julian Ramirez

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/28 and Beyond

Cool temps and rainy days ahead, but that shouldn’t stop you from having a little fun! There’s so much going on this weekend and with the pandemic numbers staying relatively […]

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Music, Reviews

Preview: Paved Paradise Label Expo Returns to Middle Brow on May 5

Last year, a nice collection of like-minded labels (Ghostly International, Chicago’s very own Numero Group and indie behemoth Secretly Group, which includes Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian) got together […]

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Music, Reviews

Review: Spoon & Margaret Glaspy Dish Out a Thrilling Evening at Riviera Theatre

It’s a little hard to believe, but we’re well into two decades, nearly approaching the third, of Spoon. The band first came together in 1993 and released their first tracks […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/21 and Beyond

It’s going to be a warmer weekend than we’ve been accustomed to these past few weeks so it’s time to celebrate! There’s so much going this weekend and with the […]

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Features, Music, Previews

Blue Cove Blend the Right Amount of Energy into Their Sound on Their Latest Singles

Blue Cove is the duo of singer-songwriter Stephanie Nikolas and multi-instrumentalist Eric Breden, a pair of high school friends turned romantic and musical partners. The two released a trio of […]

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3CR’s Guide to Record Store Day 2022 in Chicago and Beyond

It’s time for Record Store Day to celebrate 15 years of fantastic vinyl exclusives! Since COVID-19 forced the annual day of record store celebration to split into three in 2020 […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/14 and Beyond

While the rain seems to be finally clearing, the cold has made its grand return. That shouldn’t deter you from having some fun since there’s so much to do! The […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/7 and Beyond

It’s been a wet start to April, but that shouldn’t deter you from having some fun there’s so much to do! The pandemic numbers are staying relatively low and it’s […]

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Festivals, Music, Reviews

Out of Space’s Lineup at Temperance Beer Co. Is Perfect for Summer

After having to take 2020 off, Out of Space (put on by the wonderful Evanston SPACE organizers) reignited it’s outdoor festival for an amazing outing. The fest featured a great […]

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Features, Music

Let’s Support Local Artists Today on Bandcamp Friday

It’s a little hard to believe we’re a full two years out from the first Bandcamp Friday. What started as a short term way to help bands affected by the […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/31 and Beyond

It’s the first weekend in April and there’s so much to do! The pandemic numbers are staying relatively low and it’s feeling a little more normal to go out since […]

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Festivals, Music, Previews

Out of Space Takes Over Canal Shores August 4-7 with an Excellent Lineup

Last year, Out of Space, the outdoor festival put on by the wonderful Evanston SPACE organizers, returned after having to take 2020 off. The fest features a great lineup as […]

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