Pilsen's punk scene then and now

Mar. 4, 2013
The neighborhood’s punk rock legacy was on display Saturday at a pair of reunion shows by the beloved and influential ‘90s band Los Crudos. 

Green Day’s latest: Overstaying its welcome?

Sep. 27, 2012
¡Uno! finds the boys from Berkeley sorely missing the B.S. detector that has generally served them well during their 12-year journey from basement parties to arenas. 

Dueling Critics: 'Punk Rock' at the Griffin Theatre

Feb. 3, 2012
WBEZ Dueling Critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman tell Eight Forty-Eight about the building boom underway in Chicago's theater district.

Vortis: Taking the system down…3 chords at a time

Sep. 28, 2011
Jim DeRogatis isn't just WBEZ's music critic and co-host of Sound Opinions; he's also the drummer for punk rockers Vortis. For those who like their music loud, fast and in their face then, Vortis could be the ticket.