Jamie Ludwig
@jamieludwig
Indulging my many sound fixations. Writing. Coffee. Music. Projects Editor @chicago_reader. Freelance everywhere. (Illustration by @berhuff.)
ICYMI: I spoke with drummer and music curator Mike Reed about his ambitious new festival, Sound & Gravity, which takes place in Avondale 9/10-14. Read the interview here or pick up a Reader if you’re out and about. chicagoreader.com/music/music-...
Next time I worry the public is losing interest in local media, I’ll remember that just hours after his brother was named one of the world’s most important leaders, this guy was contacting hyperlocal outlets with urgent corrections. 💜 blockclubchicago.org/2025/05/08/p...
I don’t follow sports, but I know enough to know a few million Illinoians would disagree with this “evidence.”
Perhaps the rest of us could learn a lesson on solidarity and public action from our avian friends.
I spoke with Little Rock sludge greats Rwake about their long-awaited return for Decibel. Their new LP, ‘The Return of Magik,’ is an absolute triumph. 🖤
Maybe he’ll just wrap up the keys to the White House in a little bow and mail them to Putin while he’s at it.
If you’re a classic film nerd with a heavy interest in electoral politics, HotHouse’s upcoming film series should be on your radar.
My interview with New Zealand extreme trio for the new issue of Decibel. Their new album is one of the best things I’ve heard so far this year. 🖤
35 yrs later this album is still absolute perfection. Without making light of anything happening in the world, if you’re able to spare 1hr 12min, do yourself a favor and listen from start to finish.
After all these years, my family finally asked about the music we’re covering at work. 🤣
Brb, time traveling to this one night at the Aragon. 👀 I think Pacific Gas & Electric are the only non-Midwestern band on this freakishly stacked bill. #MC5
We take Nirvana for granted, but revisiting In Utero on its 30th anniversary I am struck that any record that sounds this raw (“Scentless Apprentice” alone…) was once the biggest record on Earth. If you were of a certain age and mindset, this thing was absolutely life changing.
Since dog sitting last week I am really missing this goofy little face. 💕 🐶