Chicago Research
Chicago Research is the latest in a long line of meaningful independent Chicago labels. (Think Wax Trax, Touch and Go.) Formed earlier this year, the label focuses on heavy, industrial sounds, from newish bands like Civic Center to local punk veterans Bruised. And it isn’t wasting any time: it’s already dropped fifteen releases and, in September, launched a biweekly online radio show. The simple, gothic graphic design of the record covers and the limited number of physical copies make these releases hot to cop; many are already sold out. (Kerry Cardoza)
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Best of Chicago 2019
