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...
The Computer Ate My Songs a new mixtape from Chicago’s premier punk-funk synthesist available now only on @bandcamp.com
The Computer Ate My Songs, by Jack Riedy
9 track album
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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...
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...
“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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"His music lives in the details, pulling from everyday moments and turning them into something bigger, something shared." roadhousemag.com/jack-riedy-i...
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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"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...
My Friends Were Right, by Jack Riedy
4 track album
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Broadcasting live from Chicago with bootlegs, b-sides, and beyond, tonight at 7 PM Eastern / 6 PM Central kpiss.fm/show/live-wire
Quitting time Good Friday night You wore your Sunday best and you asked for a light
dropped a Libertines cover and donating all revenue to Illinois Coalition for Immigrant And Refugee Rights jackriedy.bandcamp.com/track/i-get-...
I Get Along, by Jack Riedy
track by Jack Riedy
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DJing college rock and dirty grooves at Gman Tavern this Friday evening before the R.E.M. cover show next door. Come on by!
"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...
"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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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...
Kiss Me, Son of God, by Jack Riedy
2 track album
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Chicago Reader logo on its old Illinois Street offices
"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
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
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!
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
honored to participate in Fran Magazine’s Best of 2025. Read the rest: franmagazine.substack.com/p/the-fran-m...
I wrote about Nourished By Time's excellent LP for the only best albums of 2025 list on the internet. Read it here:
Jeff Weiss@passionweiss.bsky.social · 9mo agoThe POW Best Albums of 2025 A tradition like no other www.passionweiss.com/2025/12/29/t...
I'm an editor for a magazine working on a podcast about a deceased friend, and I'm loosely based on @jeremygordon.bsky.social
Sue London@cmdrsue.bsky.social · 9mo agoWell, now I'm an English professor...
I wrote about two young Chicago stars, Mello Buckzz and Star Bandz, for this year's Best Rap Singles list. Read it:
Jeff Weiss@passionweiss.bsky.social · 9mo agoThe Best Rap Singles of 2025 www.passionweiss.com/2025/12/26/t...
and don't miss @donnacwrites.com on Mavi, @thobbsjourno.bsky.social on @mike-eagle.bsky.social, @ocksportello.bsky.social on Armand Hammer, @jackriedy.com on Mello Buckzz, @gardenerjams.bsky.social on Pink Siifu, @slgonsports.bsky.social on Ralfy, & @svetz.bsky.social on $ilkmoney, among many others
The POW Best Rap Singles of 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
You're now rocking with the best
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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...
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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I wrote a tribute to the genius of Sly Stone while he was still with us. And the accompanying mix of live tracks and deep cuts is good too! for @passionweiss.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
Funk Gets Stronger: A Sly Stone Tribute Mix | Passion of the Weiss
Including live performances, collaborations, unreleased songs, samples, and covers, Jack Riedy puts together a mix to honor the career of the influential Sly Stone.
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