In my experience, good things have historically come from Chicago. Several of my best friends, for example, either live in the area now or are Chicagoland natives. Bands like Big Black, who I love, Ministry, Naked Raygun and let’s not forget, Chicago itself, came from Chicago. It’s also the fictional home of Ferris Bueller.

Chicago is a great city for many reasons, and as of 2019, you can add one more: Horsegirl.

Good things don’t often come in simple packages anymore. There is little glitz or glam when it comes to this killer trio featuring Nora Cheng (guitar/bass/vocals), Penelope Lowenstein (guitar/bass/vocals), and Gigi Reece (drums). In fact, when you listen to their debut, 2022’s "Version of Modern Performance ," or their latest, the wonderfully titled "Phonetics On and On," whic

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