In June, The Chinkees released a four-song EP, marking their first new material since 2002. We spoke with singer Mike Park, (Asian Man Records founder, member of The Bruce Lee Band / Ogikubo Station) and talked about how the EP was recorded and what inspired some of its lyrics. We also addressed the band’s name, which of course is not meant to be offensive, but rather draw attention to the existence of racism. Additionally, we discussed the Black Lives Matter movement, the current political climate in the U.S. and more.
Continue Reading…Originally a printed zine from 1998 – 2004, our goal is to provide coverage of Chicago’s expansive independent music community, and to occasionally highlight some of our past work. National and international bands will be featured as well, but above all, we hope to create lasting content for music fans everywhere.
Writer: Bill Denker
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