Chicago DIY is changing — but Sooper Records, hitting a decade of ‘genre-combusting freak music,’ is here to stay
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Sooper Records celebrates a decade of pushing creative boundaries in Chicago's underground music scene. This independent label has become a cornerstone of the city's evolving DIY culture, championing experimental and genre-defying artists. As Chicago's independent music landscape continues shifting, Sooper Records remains committed to releasing unconventional sounds and supporting emerging talent that refuses to fit traditional genre classifications.
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Chicago DIY is changing — but Sooper Records, hitting a decade of ‘genre-combusting freak music,’ is here to stay
To understand Sooper Records, the anything-goes local label, you have to understand the 2010s DIY world from whence it came.
