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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 21/09/2026

See you Saturday for a free show

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 03/09/2026

FREE SHOW: 9/26 at Gallery Cabaret Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers, Microcosms, Péng Fundraising for @patgilsenan.bsky.social, progressive candidate in Chicago's 32nd ward secure.actblue.com/donate/rockt...

Poster for Rock the Ward event
supporting Patrick Gilsenan for 32nd Ward Alderperson
Free Show! September 26 at Gallery Cabaret 8PM
Performances by Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers, Microcosms, Peng

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 04/09/2026

The Computer Ate My Songs a new mixtape from Chicago’s premier punk-funk synthesist available now only on @bandcamp.com

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The Computer Ate My Songs, by Jack Riedy

9 track album

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Jeff Weiss @passionweiss.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

An interview with Michael Hampton, aka Kidd Funkadelic, about joining the band in 1975 at 17 after covering "Maggot Brain" at a house party in Cleveland, playing on classic tracks like "Flash Light" and "Knee Deep," and his new album "King Kong." By @jackriedy.com www.powmag.net/p/michael-ha...

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“I Don’t Think I Knew What The Word ‘Intimidating’ Was”: An Interview With Michael Hampton aka Kidd Funkadelic

The funk legend speaks to POW about an illustrious career on stage and behind the scenes.

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 01/05/2026

"His music lives in the details, pulling from everyday moments and turning them into something bigger, something shared." roadhousemag.com/jack-riedy-i...

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Jack Riedy Is Building Something in Chicago, One Show at a Time

A Chicago based music publication by artists, for artists.

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 01/05/2026

"My Friends Were Right" is a pop punk rocker about finding love at a house party, featuring a singalong chorus supercharged by a full horn section. Get it on Bandcamp with exclusive remixes, including CDs and lighters jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/my-fri...

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My Friends Were Right, by Jack Riedy

4 track album

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 27/04/2026

Broadcasting live from Chicago with bootlegs, b-sides, and beyond, tonight at 7 PM Eastern / 6 PM Central kpiss.fm/show/live-wire

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 03/04/2026

Quitting time Good Friday night You wore your Sunday best and you asked for a light

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 09/03/2026

dropped a Libertines cover and donating all revenue to Illinois Coalition for Immigrant And Refugee Rights jackriedy.bandcamp.com/track/i-get-...

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I Get Along, by Jack Riedy

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 09/03/2026

DJing college rock and dirty grooves at Gman Tavern this Friday evening before the R.E.M. cover show next door. Come on by!

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Jeff Weiss @passionweiss.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

"Mothership Connection: The Women of Parliament-Funkadelic" dropped last September. An oral history that expands the story behind America's greatest funk band. For POW, @jackriedy.com spoke to author Seth Neblett, the son of P-Funk vocalist Mallia Franklin. www.passionweiss.com/2026/03/05/s...

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"My Mother Turned Down A Record Deal With Ice Cube in 1992": An Interview With Seth Neblett, Author of 'Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament-Funkadelic' | Passion of the Weiss

A conversation about the process of documenting a musical empire, interviewing his extended funk family, and going to a Prince show with Apollonia.

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 06/02/2026

dropped a They Might Be Giants cover for today's Bandcamp Friday and donating all revenue to Illinois Coalition for Immigrant And Refugee Rights jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/kiss-m...

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Kiss Me, Son of God, by Jack Riedy

2 track album

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Ted McClelland @tedmcclelland.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Chicago Reader logo on its old Illinois Street offices

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ChiefGordonCole @chiefgordoncole.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

"Color is too real. It’s limiting. It doesn’t allow too much of a dream. Black has depth. You can go into it. The mind kicks in, a lot of things become manifest. And you start seeing what you’re afraid of. You start seeing what you love, and it becomes like a dream." #DavidLynch

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 18/01/2026

it doesn't get any better than Lou Reed at Park West archive.org/details/lou-...

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Indieheads Podcast @indieheadspod.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Out now wherever you find podcasts, we're joined by @jackriedy.com on this week's episode of The 1950s Number Ones as we talk every #1 hit from right before, and directly after, Elvis' arrival into the music world. Find your platform of choice: linktr.ee/indieheadspodcast

SONGS DISCUSSED:
Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
Nelson Riddle - Lisbon Antigua
Les Baxter - The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song)
Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
Perry Como - Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)
Gogi Grant - The Wayward Wind
Elvis Presley - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
The Platters - My Prayer
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

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Indieheads Podcast @indieheadspod.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

On this episode of The 1950s Number Ones, we're joined by @jackriedy.com as we look at the #1 hits right before, and after, Elvis Presley's arrival into the music world. Support us on Patreon to hear this episode early, gain access to our Discord and watch the video version!

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 10/01/2026

I'm excited to play DIY pay-what-you-can IDWG Fest tomorrow night at Reed's Local in Avondale - see you at 9 www.idontwannago.com

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 01/01/2026

honored to participate in Fran Magazine’s Best of 2025. Read the rest: franmagazine.substack.com/p/the-fran-m...

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 31/12/2025

I wrote about Nourished By Time's excellent LP for the only best albums of 2025 list on the internet. Read it here:

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 30/12/2025

I'm an editor for a magazine working on a podcast about a deceased friend, and I'm loosely based on @jeremygordon.bsky.social

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 29/12/2025

I wrote about two young Chicago stars, Mello Buckzz and Star Bandz, for this year's Best Rap Singles list. Read it:

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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I asked readers to write in with an example of One Good Thing that happened this year. Could be personal, could be a movie or book, could be something political. I got a bunch of great responses to share. www.welcometohellworld.com/one-good-thi...

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One good thing of 2025

Ah fuck there's an overhead drone shot of the road twisting through the tall pines that leads to my remote vacation home. Probably nothing. Did you read the best music of 2025 post from the other day...

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josh terry @joshterry.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I wrote about more music than ever this year at No Expectations, so I compiled what I think are the 100 Best Albums of 2025. If you don't recognize a lot of the names here, don't worry. That's the point. I hope you find something new to dig. www.noexpectations.fyi/p/the-100-be...

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The 100 Best Albums of 2025

…According to some guy in Chicago. Plus, every album and more I recommended in No Expectations this year.

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 10/12/2025

State of the Leor Address

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Al Shipley @alshipley.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

writing about the art you care about is such a good feeling, like you're baking a birthday cake for someone you love

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 05/12/2025

It's Bandcamp Friday! Get my album Raw Deal on Bandcamp with some exclusive remixes: jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 25/11/2025

ISO Paul McCartney tickets that don't cost a mortgage payment

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 11/11/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers return to Burlington Bar THIS FRIDAY Nov. 14th as part of a stacked bill supporting Canada’s Whitney K. Doors at 8, see you there. www.ticketweb.com/event/whitney-k-estate-sale-burlington-bar-tickets/13872194

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Stephen Boisvert 🇨🇦 🟦⭐⭐⭐⭐🟦 @srboisvert.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Montrose Beach this morning. Great clouds to infinity!

Clouds over the now open protected beach at Montrose. There was one single Horned Lark.

The Montrose Beach Important Bird Area viewed from the concessions building.

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 27/10/2025

If this is your vibe, come to Color Club on 11/21

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 27/10/2025

Herbie Hancock at the Symphony Center brought the house down

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Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

help me get more followers than the White House Bluesky account, as a bit

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Jack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 20/10/2025

Nominations are now open for the Reader’s Best of Chicago 2025! Head to bestof.chicagoreader.com where you can nominate Raw Deal for best local album and Jack Riedy and the Dealbreakers for best emerging band. Thanks for all your support.

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