Naked Raygun “The Last of the Demohicans” 1997 Dyslexic Records
2018, first vinyl issue of what was supposed to be the last album of a defunct band, but it refused to die 20 years later.
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Bloodsport “I Am the Game” 1985 Homestead Records
When my daughters tried to pull the “Six-Seven” empty slang thing on me, this is the platter that came to mind. We are not the same.
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Naked Raygun “Jettison” 1988 Haunted Town
Some days you’re the windshield, some days you’re the bug.
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My take on “Dehumanize.”
Fast. Loud. Locked. ⚡️
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One of the nicer things about living close to your favorite bar/rock club is that sometimes you get to take a quick bus ride to see your scene friends play.
BTW this is Gillian Mchee and her band Hi Ho at Gman Tavern. hiho.bandcamp.com/music #chicago #punk #chicagopunk
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Tutu and the Pirates “Trail of the Great White Beaver” 2014 (No Label)
The openly anti-lectual suburban rock band was the go-to opening band for the Ramones when they played Chicago (‘77-‘78). They were one of the first punk bands on the Chicago scene.
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"See, I'm, I'm a steelworker, I kill what I eat
See, I'm, I'm a bricklayer, I kill what I eat..."
"Steelworker" by Big Black ("Lungs", 1982)
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Johnny Rev – “Cubicle”
Chicago punk that hits where it hurts — loud, fast, and fed up with the 9-to-5 grind.
Raw energy, sharp hooks.
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Articles of Faith “Give Thanks” 1984 Reflex Records/Dutch East India Trading
Singer Vic Bondi turned a Springsteen/Clash cover band into an influential hardcore punk outfit (‘81-‘85) after seeing Bad Brains in D.C. Bob Mould produced it.
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The Black Sheep Band “A Chicago Punk Rock Collaboration for the Kids Vol. 1” 2011 distributed by underground communication records
🧵John Toland created this weird, benificent gem out of a love of DIY music … and food.
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I.D.Under “The Lords of Nothing” 1986 Underdog Records
Debut EP from guitarist/vocalist Doug Ward’s outfit. He went on to play an important role in Underground and the Chicago punk scene, working with Screeching Weasel and lots of other local bands.
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“Hog Butcher For The World” 1987 Mad Queen Records
Carl Sandberg reviewed this as an “Awesomely and poetically titled comp of Chicago bands played by WNUR 89.3 FM out of Evanston: Bloodsport, Urge Overkill, Big Black, Defoliants, Material Issue.”
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Naked Raygun “Over the Overlords” 2021 Wax Trax Records
Hang in there, Chicago.
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Our EP is now streaming on all major platforms!
Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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Marc Ruvolo lookin' crazy against a brick wall
Marc Ruvolo and Dr. Daryl (The Bollweevils) posing fists up and scowling.
A small sampling of the Midwest is Everywhere Flyer Event, Rockford Illinois at 317 Gallery
Bomb-ass weekend in Rockford, IL at the Midwest is Everywhere Punk Flyer Event. at 317 Gallery! Had a great panel discussion and later played a sold out show with a bunch of awesome bands. Me and Dr. Daryl will fight you. #punk #chicagopunk
Our EP is now available on all major streaming platforms!
Give it a spin and let us know what you think!
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It’s Bandcamp Friday and we finally have something to share!
Check out our new EP “Countdown” on Bandcamp and soon all major streaming platforms!
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The Exit “The Exit E.P.” 2014 Permanent Records
“Impossibly rare #ChicagoPunk from 1979! Contains “Who Asked You?” from their sole release + three unreleased tracks culled from the original Master tapes.”
Also, rare South Side punk band from the era.
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Naked Raygun “Jettison” 2016 Haunted Town
#327 of 450 Gunsmoke reissue of the 1988 Caroline Records original. Start with the B side: “Coldbringer,” the ode to Frank Miller’s “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns,” stay for the SLF cover of “Suspect Device.”
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Soundtrack “You Weren’t There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977-1984” 2009 Factory 25
Soundtrack to a great doc (DVD cleverly mounted in the gatefold) on the origins of the scene born in city’s LGBT clubs.
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Toothpaste - eponymous - 1982 Schwa Records
Former members of Naked Raygun and Silver Abuse recorded at Gerim (2120 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago - Stones and blues fans will recognize that at the former Chess Records building).
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Naked Raygun “Burning Red” “Black Eyed Blue” 2011 Riot Fest Records
It’s a crime these aren’t on a 10” or 12” EP.
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Naked Raygun “Growing Away” “Just for Me” 2010 Riot Fest Records
Props to Brian Trost for art direction and supercorn for the cover illustrations on all three.
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Naked Raygun “Mein Iron Maiden,” “Out of Your Mind” 2009 Riot Fest Records
I remember the day my man Bill played this for me. Blistering guitar solo still punches me in the gut every time. This is the first of three 7” singles they dropped between albums.
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Naked Raygun “Last of the Demohicans” 1997 Dyslexic Records
2018 purple 180g press was the first on vinyl. Hodgepodge of unpublished and old tunes from various sessions. Prompted the ‘97 reunion at Metro and another 20+ years of shows and new records.
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The Effigies “Haunted Town” 1981 Autumn Records
Old school #ChicagoPunk 12” EP, with the late John Kezdie on vox. The lower version is the 1984 reissue on Ruthless Records.
“We’ll be here tomorrow with what we’ve said today.”
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Cliffhanger – Come Back
Chicago pop‑punk meets raw punk rock—new single “Come Back” out now. Hooky, heartfelt, and full of energy.
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