Midwest Action is a Chicago-based online publication and label dedicated to exploring art and music in the Midwest.
We’re laser-focused on the music scene in the Midwest, and we love it. Midwest Action was founded in 2011. Back then, it manifested itself as a t-shirt line, but oh how quickly things change. Founder Alyssa Lee began sharing weekly featurettes on local artists and musicians as part of her mission. It wasn’t long before she shifted focus away from screen printing to reporting on art- and music-related news.
Since refocusing in late 2011, Midwest Action has reported on new album releases, show announcements, music videos, concerts, and more, all while maintaining its dedication to creatives in the Midwest.
While writing was an awesome way to support musicians, give them a press quote, and spread the good word, we wanted to do more. The Midwest Action label, spearheaded by Dan Jarvis, was launched in 2015. Largely specializing in cassettes, the label recently passed its fiftieth release, with many more to come.
All in all, Midwest Action wants to encourage you to listen local, whether it’s by discovering your new favorite band on our website or picking up your new favorite album from our shop. We shop local, we eat local, but why should it end there?
Why Cassettes?
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All content and opinions appearing on the site are intellectual property of Midwest Action.