Jamie Ludwig
@jamieludwig.bsky.social
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-...
September 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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...
May 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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...
Probably should’ve seen this coming 😂
May 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Probably should’ve seen this coming 😂
I don’t follow sports, but I know enough to know a few million Illinoians would disagree with this “evidence.”
April 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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.
April 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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. 🖤
March 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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.
November 13, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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.
May 26, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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. 🖤
May 22, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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.
May 2, 2024 at 2:16 AM
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. 🤣
March 15, 2024 at 2:23 AM
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
February 3, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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
Suddenly have an urge to book a flight to Berlin.
January 24, 2024 at 4:36 AM
Suddenly have an urge to book a flight to Berlin.
Says a lot that this is essentially an aside.
January 18, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Says a lot that this is essentially an aside.
I believe they have. This is what Jamie Raskin tweeted yesterday.
October 13, 2023 at 3:38 PM
I believe they have. This is what Jamie Raskin tweeted yesterday.
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.
September 24, 2023 at 12:12 AM
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. 💕 🐶
August 3, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Since dog sitting last week I am really missing this goofy little face. 💕 🐶