You're With Stupid: Kranky, Chicago, and the Reinvention of Indie Music.

  • Published In: Journal of American Culture, 2024, v. 47, n. 2. P. 170 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stalcup, Scott R. 3 of 3

Abstract

"You're With Stupid: Kranky, Chicago, and the Reinvention of Indie Music" is a book that explores the history of indie music in Chicago. The book focuses on the period after the emergence of alternative music in the 1990s and the major labels' interest in finding the next Seattle. It discusses the formation of kranky Records, a label that aimed to distribute ambient music and operate in a similar manner to Dischord Records and Touch & Go. The book also highlights the challenges faced by independent labels and record shops due to the rise of digital streaming and the impact of the pandemic. While the book provides valuable insights into the indie scene in Illinois during the late twentieth century, it has been criticized for some factual errors. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of American Culture. 2024/06, Vol. 47, Issue 2, p170
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1542-7331
  • DOI:10.1111/jacc.13540
  • Accession Number:178049257
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