BORN TO RUiN, by todayshits

Harsh Reality
by Stress Positions

Chicagoans craft indomitable hardcore for uncertain times, full of mangled riffs, and larynx-shredding hooks—plus a touch of post-punk. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 13, 2023
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Consensus Madness (LUNGS-249)
by CONSENSUS MADNESS

Bug-eyed, rip-roaring noise punk that incinerates on impact, the perfect combo of sneering vocals and hellfire riffs. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 10, 2023
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Dressed in Trenches
by Lifeguard

Chicago teen trio Lifeguard make their Matador debut with a composite of two EPs, including last year's great "Crowd Can Talk." Bandcamp New & Notable May 18, 2023
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Freak Frequency
by Stuck

Chicago post-punks Stuck get totally wired on a full-length of on-the-nose anti-capitalist anthems. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 20, 2023
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I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool (Expanded Edition)
by Kate Fagan

A vital re-introduction to the fearless new wave firebrand. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 22, 2023
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Killed By Mock Execution
by Mock Execution

The Chicago punks seem intent on defying any hardcore conventions, focusing instead on communicating pure disgust for the rotting world around them. Bandcamp Album of the Day Jul 1, 2022
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Bridging Electricity
by Lost Legion

Hard-charging street punk with searing riffs and anthemic, shout-along choruses from Chicago's Lost Legion. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 19, 2022
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