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THIS WEEK July 9th - July 15th

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THIS WEEK July 9th - July 15th

Monday, July 9th FREE MONDAY @ THE EMPTY BOTTLE 8:30 PM // 21+With Dogs At Large // Robert Earl Thomas // Luke Henry    CAFE MUSTACHE PRESENTS A night of experimental music Doors @ 8 // Show starts at 9 PM // $5 DonationCase Fitter // Shutaro Noguchi // ABH Trio   Tuesday, July 10thHOUSEPIT• CHI RUSSOUL w/ JOHN SIMMONS *LIVEADRIENNE SANCHEZBAI-EE Champagne Toast @ 9pm-Done1/2 off Tequila Drinks + $5 Well Drinks   Wednesday, July 11thGOTH DISCO : A QUEER DANCE PARTY At Late Bar hosted by Wingtips and Pixel GripNo Cover // $3 well drinks // 10 PM-4 AM DJ SETS:► Vincent [WINGTIPS] (Techno, EBM, New...

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Pixel Grip: Exclusive Interview and Single Premiere

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Pixel Grip: Exclusive Interview and Single Premiere

Photo: Jim Jam Pixel Grip, the self-described goth-disco project of Jon T. Freud and Rita Lukea, was formed with the idea to create dance music inspired by the sounds of their youth. Rita and Jon met during high school in Crystal Lake, a suburb 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. “I heard Rita’s voice, and I knew I had to work with her on something,” Jon said. “Jon and me are little rave rats,” Rita said. “I grew up listening to Daft Punk and French Electronica, and it seemed fitting to make dance music in Chicago, the birthplace of House. I'd say our biggest influences are...

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