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Rise Against
With their latest album, Endgame, Rise Against has reached new levels of creativity and critical acclaim. It blends the various styles found on their previous records, ups the intensity and remains as passionate as ever with its lyrics. We spoke extensively with lead singer Tim McIlrath about Endgame, as well as the band’s relationship with… Click here to view. -
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The Smoking Popes
The Smoking Popes are one of Chicago’s most influential bands. They got their start in 1991, achieved widespread success with two albums on Capitol Records and this March released their latest full-length, This Is Only a Test. We spoke with singer/guitarist Josh Caterer about the new record’s concept, what it was like recording at Atlas… Click here to view. -
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Small Brown Bike
Small Brown Bike formed in Marshall, Michigan in 1996. They went on to release two full-lengths with No Idea and another with Lookout! Records before disbanding in 2004. The band got back together three years later and just last month released their first new album in nearly eight years, entitled Fell & Found. We met… Click here to view. -
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Face to Face
Face to Face recently released a new album, their first in nine years, entitled Laugh Now, Laugh Later. The highly-influential band from Victorville, CA reunited in 2008 and has toured sporadically since. They’re currently on the road in support of Laugh Now, Laugh Later, and we met with lead singer/guitarist Trever Keith before their show… Click here to view. -
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Frank Turner
Frank Turner is an English singer/songwriter whose solo career began in 2005. Since then he’s toured the world extensively, releasing three EPs and three full-lengths along the way. His new album is due out this June on Epitaph, entitled England Keep My Bones. We met with Frank before his recent show at Beat Kitchen to… Click here to view. -
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Local H
Chicago power duo Local H released its first-ever greatest hits collection, Local H: The Island Years, on April 5th as part of Universal Music’s ICON series. With this release, they join the ranks of a select group of legendary artists who have been touted by Universal as representative of a genre and a generation. To celebrate… Click here to view. -
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Dropkick Murphys
This March Dropkick Murphys released their seventh studio album, Going Out in Style. We recently conducted a phone interview with drummer Matt Kelly and he readily offered detailed responses to all of our questions. In addition to discussing the new record at length, we also spoke about international touring, his early encounters in Boston’s punk… Click here to view. -
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The Arrivals
For over ten years, The Arrivals have been a mainstay of Chicago’s punk rock community. With each album they evolve and the latest full-length, Volatile Molotov, represents some of their most ambitious work yet. We discussed the new record with singer/guitarists Isaac Thotz and Dave Merriman, along with a variety of additional topics. -
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The Underground Railroad To Candyland
The Underground Railroad To Candyland is fronted by Todd Congelliere, owner of Recess Records and founder of bands like F.Y.P. and Toys That Kill. URTC is set to release its new LP/CD on April 26th, entitled Know Your Sins, and we’re extremely excited to be streaming the album’s first song, “That I Dunno”. We also… Click here to view. -
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The Brokedowns
Over the past decade, The Brokedowns have steadily become one of Chicago’s most respected bands. With the release of their latest album, Species Bender, they’re poised for national recognition. In late January of 2011 they played the Beat Kitchen and graciously took the time to speak with Jaded In Chicago. We discussed a range of… Click here to view. -
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The Bouncing Souls
Photos by Katie Hovland Over the past two decades, The Bouncing Souls have evolved to become one of the most prominent bands in American punk rock. By consistently delivering quality music, they’ve established a devoted and sizeable fan base. Perhaps most importantly, they routinely emphasize integrity, both with their songwriting and how they choose to… Click here to view. -
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Deals Gone Bad
For over 15 years, Deal’s Gone Bad has been a proverbial pillar of Chicago’s underground music scene. To simply label them a ska band would be categorically unfair, for their sound incorporates significant influences of rocksteady, soul, dub, Motown and more. As the band puts the finishing touches on its new record and gears up… Click here to view. -
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The Menzingers
The Menzingers are a rare example of a band that lives up to the hype. They’re proficient with both their songwriting and live performances, and despite their youth, they make what they do look easy. In April of this year, they released their breakout album and Red Scare debut, Chamberlain Waits. We caught up with… Click here to view. -
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The Scissors
Since forming in 2002, The Scissors have continually labored to hone their sound and expand their following. In late March of 2010, they released their third album, You Can Make It Dangerous. Recorded by Matt Allison and produced by Grammy-nominee Tom Higgenson, this record is somewhat of a star-studded affair, but most importantly, it’s got… Click here to view. -
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The Lawrence Arms
The toast of Chicago punk rock, The Lawrence Arms, recently celebrated their tenth anniversary. They of course did so in style, by playing a commemorative show at the Metro and releasing their first seven-inch. We met up with singer/bassist Brendan Kelly in late December of ’09 and discussed a great deal of the band’s decade-long… Click here to view.
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