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Monica Kendrick
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Contributor, Chicago Reader
Chicago
Beats
Online Content Creators , Franchise Installments , Blockbuster Film , Tv Premieres , Diversity And Inclusion
Wouldn't be great on sport (as my PE teacher said frequently).
Content
By Monica Kendrick| Chicago Reader Verified In 2023, Chicago singer-songwriter, journalist, and performance artist Kira Leadholm released her first album with the new project Madame Reaper. Madame Reaper’s Gentlemen’s Club creates a mysterious fictional backstory about a murderous strip-club owner, and its atmospheric, seductive music draws on 40 years of postpunk and synth pop.
By Monica Kendrick| Chicago Reader Verified Yagódy are a Ukrainian folk-pop band driven by the haunting four-part vocal harmonies of Zoryana Dybovksa, Vasylyna Voloshyn, hand percussionist Tetiana Voitiv, and accordionist Nadiia Parashchuk. Founded by Dybovksa in Lviv in 2016, the charismatic group (whose name means “berries”) have a repertoire that consists primarily of Ukrainian, Slavic, and Balkan folk songs translated into a highly theatrical style that draws on pop, rock, hip-hop, and various global sounds.
By Monica Kendrick| Chicago Reader Verified In 2023, Chicago singer-songwriter, journalist, and performance artist Kira Leadholm released her first album with the new project Madame Reaper. Madame Reaper’s Gentlemen’s Club creates a mysterious fictional backstory about a murderous strip-club owner, and its atmospheric, seductive music draws on 40 years of postpunk and synth pop.
Company Info
Chicago Reader
The Chicago Reader is an alternative weekly newspaper that has been a significant part of Chicago's cultural and political landscape since its founding in 1971. It is known for its fearless journalism and strong community ties, initially serving the city's countercultural demographics, including artists, musicians, and activists. The Reader has transitioned from a print-focused model to a hybrid digital and print operation, continuing to provide critical political analysis and cultural criticism. The Reader offers weekly print editions and daily online content, featuring investigative reporting and event listings. It collaborates with freelancers and independent outlets to amplify marginalized voices, supported by initiatives like the Accountability Journalism project. The paper has also published special projects, including a commemorative book celebrating its history. Under new leadership, the Reader emphasizes equity in staffing and coverage, focusing on issues affecting communities of color and immigrants, while remaining community-supported through donation drives and campaigns.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
'+1 312-392-2970
Founded: 1971