Music Recommendations

Chicago Emo Archive – Articles of Faith

Music The Editor February 28, 2023

Chicago Emo Archive is Hugo's attempt to bring back a version of the internet and music writing that he grew up on. When he began to entertain the idea of starting the Chicago Emo Archive, one question popped up: Who was the first Chicago emo band? The answer that he's come to is Articles of Faith.

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (1/30)

Music The Editor January 30, 2023

A folksy, crunchy new single from Pillea, a lo-fi rager from Bones Ate Arfa, and a heartland emo track from Dart Trees were some of our favorites this week. Check out everything we deem 'must-hear' on the last roundup of January!

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (1/17)

Music The Editor January 17, 2023

A bleary Photocopy single, Thanks! I Hate It's cheeky new song, and a nerdy new EP from cool sorcery were some of our favorites this week. Check out all eleven new releases we couldn't stop spinning.

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (1/9)

Music The Editor January 9, 2023

Happy New Year! We rang in 2023 with new releases from Louser, Stolen Jars, and Crime Lab. Check out our first roundup of the year to see all eight releases we deem 'must-hear':

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (10/24)

Music The Editor October 24, 2022

The comeback LP from Archers of Loaf, a ferocious new track from Church Girls, and Blondshell's latest captivating single were some of our favorites this week. Check out all of the releases we deem must-hear.

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The Alt Weekly Roundup (8/29)

Music The Editor August 29, 2022

A raw and melodic Well Wisher track, the first taste of Babehoven's folksy new LP, and a laid-back Dogbreth single were some of our favorites this week. Check out the nine tracks we deem 'must-hear':

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