Seismic Waves helped keep Chicago’s baby punk scene fun
17-09-2026 22:39 via chicagoreader.com

Seismic Waves helped keep Chicago’s baby punk scene fun

Sometimes the Secret History of Chicago Music plays the long game. I’ve been trying to get the story of early local punk band Seismic Waves for almost a decade. Before I explain how I finally succeeded, I have to thank experimental musician Dani Jean-Baptiste, who performs solo and in the group Fruitleather. Dani’s father, Patrick […]
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