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INTERVIEW – Dave Specter and Billy Branch on The Ballad of George Floyd

2020-09-12
By: Matt Perius
On: September 12, 2020
In: Interviews, Featured

Dave Specter and Billy Branch released a new song entitled The Ballad of George Floyd and we sat down to discuss this collaboration on this important subject. Read the interview here!Continue Reading

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Independent Media is More Important Than Ever, and We Need To Act Now.

2020-05-23
By: Matt Perius
On: May 23, 2020
In: Articles, Featured

Matt Perius talks with Tracy Baim about the state of independent media and this is your chance toContinue Reading

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In case you missed it, @lines_of_loyalty (formally In case you missed it, @lines_of_loyalty (formally known as Mixed Company) released their debut single under the new band name on February 19th! Listen and read more on Chicago Music Guide.
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London based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumen London based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist @sglewis released his much awaited debut album, Times, TODAY! Read more on Chicago Music Guide. 🔥🎶
In case you missed it, @solitaire_miles and @howar In case you missed it, @solitaire_miles and @howardlevyland arranged a starry-eyed cover of jazz/R&B classic “Call Me Darling”. Read Jim Reid’s review on Chicago Music Guide. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day romance, what is your favorite love song? Comment below!
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