Voice of Addiction
As part of Chicago’s Wrecking Ball Punk Festival, Voice of Addiction stood out in a sea of genre-defying punk rock. Chris Catania was wooed by their rowdy rhythms.
As part of Chicago’s Wrecking Ball Punk Festival, Voice of Addiction stood out in a sea of genre-defying punk rock. Chris Catania was wooed by their rowdy rhythms.
A recent Gayngs concert in Chicago swept Chris Catania up in its euphoric blurring of musical lines.
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Brother Ali raps more gratitude than attitude, sending a refreshing surge of celebration through Chicago’s Metro.
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