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Old 09-09-2008, 05:33 PM
 
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Hi,

Now that I've relocated to Chicago and am job hunting, can anyone give me any tips about Chicago's music industry? I know this is not NYC so it's a little harder to locate record labels etc.

Any tips on where to start my search? I'm having trouble finding leads online.

Also, can anyone think of a creative way I can combine my language skills with the music industry?
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Old 09-09-2008, 06:51 PM
 
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What genre of music are you referring to?
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Old 09-09-2008, 08:18 PM
 
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What sort of language skills?
What sort of job are you looking for???
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Old 09-11-2008, 12:56 PM
 
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Languages: Fluent in English, German and Spanish; extremely advanced in French (oral and written)

I just love production work and music. Genres: R&B, Jazz, World Music, Blues, etc. Hope that gives you an idea. Are there mainly independet record labels in Chicago? If yes, how can I find them or where can I find more info? Columbia College?
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Old 09-11-2008, 01:04 PM
 
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There are a lot of solid indie labels, but Im more familiar with the rock side:

kranky
Touch and Go / Quarterstick Records
Thrill Jockey Records
DCHQ
Bloodshot Records
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Old 09-11-2008, 03:05 PM
 
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There are a lot of solid indie labels, but Im more familiar with the rock side:

kranky
Touch and Go / Quarterstick Records
Thrill Jockey Records
DCHQ
Bloodshot Records
Hey do you know of any reliable news sources that cover the Chicago indie rock scene?
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Old 09-11-2008, 03:31 PM
 
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Hey do you know of any reliable news sources that cover the Chicago indie rock scene?
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Old 09-11-2008, 04:34 PM
 
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Good stuff, thanks!
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