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Monday Afternoon Quick Fix runs every Monday afternoon to showcase the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed. • Gossip Wolf reports that the members of Nude Sunrise had their gear stolen from their practice space/living quarters in Humboldt Park. The band created an Indiegogo campaign to help replace some of their equipment. • If you're looking for more SXSW information, Consequence of Sound says local teen rapper Chief Keef will appear at the fest . [...]

We watched a ton of music videos from local acts this year. And we determined that music videos are cool, but cool music videos are cooler. So, in the great tradition of year-end listicles, we combed through the lot and have determined these 10 are a cut above the rest due to look, style and creativity. We probably missed a few, and if you think so, feel free to drop us a line in the comments. Onward... 10. SUMMER GIRLFRIENDS -- "Goth Beach [...]

“Take Five” is an interview series that focuses on Chicago’s ever-growing music scene by giving you insight on the city’s best local acts via the best source possible: the acts themselves. We ask five questions, and they give five answers. Here is the latest installment featuring Rabble Rabble. Last time we had a meaningful discussion with Rabble Rabble was in late December of 2010 . Back then, they were a definite band on the rise who were building a solid local fan base thanks to their rowdy and liquor-fueled [...]

Rabble Rabble releases a brand new song and video. The song titled "Cole's Bathroom" is loosely based off of graffiti about the band/members in the Logan Square bar's bathroom. Check out the video and download the song for free via the band's bandcamp page . Rabble Rabble will be playing a apocalypse party on Dec.21st 2012 at the Empty Bottle with Magic Milk and Vamos.

As we reported last week, Rabble Rabble debuted their new video for "Cole's Bathroom" with a party at, yep, Cole's . Well, yesterday the clip finally stumbled onto the net, and it's more hilariously epic than I imagined. The opening scene finds the band members show of their acting chops in search of something vibe-altering, guitarist Andrew Kettering frantically searches for a new drug and the band literally rocking out in Cole's bathroom. Basically, Rabble Rabble are back, so brace yourself, Chicago. And don't forget you can catch them on Friday, [...]

Videotape Stuff. FRIDAY VIDEOTAPE Indie poppers Videotape create a relaxing dreamscape that is signature shoegaze, although somewhat darker in tone. The Chicago group mixes sweeping electronic background noises with light-as-cotton-candy pop harmonies and solemnly strummed guitars. On its Videotape EP the group’s sound lands somewhere between 90s vets Sneaker Pimps and Mazzy Star with its ghostly, empty Cathedral-esque atmosphere. Milktooth, Labors, and Jack & Ace (featuring Bob [...]

Chicago pysch-punks Rabble Rabble are inviting everyone to join the band this Saturday, Dec. 8, at Cole's for a screening of their new video. The single, which will also be available on Bandcamp this Saturday, is for "Cole's Bathroom," a new track inspired by the very same venue at which the event will be held. The video release party starts at 10 p.m. with performances by local rockers Life Partner , Post Child and Absolutely Not . The video for "Cole's Bathroom" will follow around Midnight. Rabble Rabble [...]

The dog days of summer are coming to a close, so why not woof it on over to some great shows going on this weekend. We're talking Rabble Rabble's epic video shoot at Cole's tonight, the 2nd Annual Rock and Roll Pig Roast at The Standard Bar and Grill on Saturday and The Cell Phones' four-year anniversary party at The Mutiny on Sunday. Let's bark to it, shant we? FRIDAY [...]

Rabble Rabble It's that time again, folks. It's the weekend and we're back with some suggestions on how to have a funky-fresh time. We're talking Volcanoes Make Islands at Subterranean, Moses Gun at Ultra Lounge and the debut of Rabble Rabble's new lineup at the Double Door. Oh, no, you didn't! FRIDAY VOLCANOES MAKE ISLANDS Groove-oriented rockers Volcanoes [...]

rabble rabble Three phenomenal reasons to get "psyched" up at the Empty Bottle tonight... 1. Any time Chicago psych-punks Rabble Rabble play the Empty Bottle is a time you want to be around. Within those special four walls the band truly comes alive, leaping off the record with explosive precision. The beats are bigger, the guitar solos border on out of control and the banter is pure gold. Come by and see why Rabble Rabble made our 11 Chicago Bands to Watch in 2011 list. [...]

Monday Afternoon Quick Fix runs every Monday afternoon to showcase the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed. • The Chicago Reader's Peter Margasak muses on whether pop-up record stores, such as those by Numero Group and Hot Jams, held on Record Store Day have an adverse effect on permanent brick and mortar shops. Additionally, Saki Records' Patrick Monaghan explains why Numero's pop-up, held at the Empty Bottle this year, is unfair competition on a day that is [...]

Yeah, it might be pretty, um, snowy outside. But, like, there's some totally awesome shows going this weekend. We're talking Psych Fest at the Hideout, The Runnies at Ultra Lounge, Gaberdine at Subterranean and more! Let's go... FRIDAY THIRD EYE VISIONS: CHICAGO PSYCH FEST 3 The best of Chicago psych, kraut and rock that implements sonic elements that are on the fringe of the aforementioned [...]

We're only mere weeks away from the official start of winter, so don't forget to party while you still can. We're talking about some great shows including The Cell Phone s at The Hideout, Russian Circles at Lincoln Hall and Missing Monuments at the Empty Bottle. Let's rock and roll, hoochie koo . FRIDAY THE CELL PHONES It's hard to believe that the [...]

Hello, Chicago. Meet your favorite new band: The Cell Phones . The trio doles out epic slices of rhythmic dance punk at its finest. Caffeinated Recordings were nice enough of to show us video evidence of why the indie rockers are so badass. Plus it doesn't hurt that lead singer Lindsey Charles is dressed as a punk rock Annie (or Gilly ?), who just happens to be packing tremendous attitude and true power behind her vocal chords. Catch The Cell Phones as they melt your faces along with White Mystery [...]

If there was ever an indicator of how robust and healthy Chicago’s psych rock scene is, look no further than this year’s third annual Chicago Psych Fest adding a second day of festivities. Brooklyn Vegan Chicago revealed yesterday afternoon that this year’s edition, dubbed “Third Eye Visions,” will once again take place at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia Ave). Kraut rockers CAVE and experimental jammers Dark Fog headline on Friday, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 21, respectively. Also [...]

Le Butcherettes Welcome to the weekend, folks. There’s plenty on our plate yet again with free shows by Wax Idols and Mannequin Men, plus sexy shows by Le Butcherettes and much, much more. Onward, ho! FRIDAY LE BUTCHERETTES Last time we saw Mexico garage punkers Le Butcherettes in Chicago, the drummer puked all over the photo pit at Lollapalooza [...]

Rival Schools | Photo by Jon Boulier The sun is out and the temperature is down, but that is no reason not to go out and enjoy this weekend to the fullest. On tap this weekend are the post-hardcore sounds of Rival Schools at Schubas , the always enjoyable R&B groove of The Velcro Lewis Group at the Empty Bottle , plus a Halloween bash at Beat Kitchen featuring Magic Milk , Gabe Liebowitz from Dastardly and more. Step into the light already. [...]

Dum Dum Girls Thank Urkel it’s Friday, y’all. There are a lot of great options for this weekend’s entertainment and, as we do every week, we’re picking out our faves. We’re talking Dum Dum Girls, Cave, Melt Banana and more. Treat yo self ! FRIDAY DUM DUM GIRLS Good news for all those Dum [...]

It's Labor Day weekend, y'all! It's time to celebrate our jobs by taking some time off from them to enjoy what little is left of summer. Because of the holiday there are festivals aplenty happening in the city. We've got North Coast Music Festival happening in the West Loop and Ravenswood Remix on the Northside. Plus shows by Save the Clocktower and Dark Fog . Let's get to it! FRIDAY [...]

Mad Decent Block Party I believe it was rock legends (ha!) Loverboy who said, "Everybody's working for the weekend." Well, it looks like we've reached that miraculous part of our week where we can shrug off the fatigue and get ready to party. If you thought the summer festival season ended with Lollapalooza, you'd be wrong. We're talking about Mad Decent's Block Party in Bucktown this Saturday as well as fabulous shows by Birth (last show!), White Mystery , Pretty Good Dance Moves and Tyler Jon Tyler , [...]