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The Passion of David Bazannew
At the Cornerstone Christian rock festival, a fallen evangelical returns to sing about why he broke up with God.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
08-03-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Celebration and Dragons of Zynth Are Under the Influencenew
TV on the Radio are one of the best bands in the world, but having them all over your record can be a mixed blessing, as these two bands prove.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
11-26-2007 |
Reviews
Podcasting to the Convertednew
The brothers of the Holy Cross monastery are using technology.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
10-01-2007 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Grief Made Graphicnew
Anders Nilsen dealt with the death of his fiancee the best way he knew how: by drawing comics.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
09-10-2007 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
The Singles of Summernew
Mixtape Yoda, the power of lip gloss, tomorrow's Beyonce today, and more.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
07-09-2007 |
Music
The Fountain of Sonic Youthnew
Buying the whole new Daydream Nation nostalgia package, and the late-80s/early-90s nostalgia fest in general, feels pathetic -- like sandbagging against encroaching obsolescence with our wallets.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
06-19-2007 |
Reviews
Not Quite 36 Hours in Gary, Ind.new
You won't see it in the New York Times travel section anytime soon, but for a certain type of traveler a quick trip to the Magic City is a must.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
05-21-2007 |
Travel
Tags: travel
Not Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll, Not Too Young to Dienew
Nick Cave won't go gentle into that good night; Amy Winehouse won't go to rehab.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
04-30-2007 |
Reviews
Tell Me Lessnew
Rebecca Walker's Baby Love and Anne Lamott's Grace (Eventually) prove they don't understand that some thoughts are best kept private.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
04-02-2007 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Nonfiction Reviews
From DIY to NPOnew
The Girls Rock! Chicago summer camp gets serious.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
03-26-2007 |
Music
The Artist's Waynew
Gwen Stefani and Ciara try to prove they're not just perfect pop stars.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
01-17-2007 |
Reviews
There is No Guyville in Swedennew
If Liz Phair had grown up where it was OK to like sex, she'd be Frida Hyvonen.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
11-22-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Frida Hyvonen, Until Death Comes
A Daydream Nationnew
Marcus is nostalgic for an America that was never more than a fantasy.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
11-22-2006 |
Nonfiction
Gentle Into That Good Nightnew
Mac McCaughan embraces his adulthood.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
10-30-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Be Still Please, Portastatic
Make 'Em Squirmnew
For Fred Armisen, the comedy is in the discomfort.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
08-29-2006 |
Performance
Tags: performance
