You're super hyped for the annual Gathering of the Juggalos downstate, right? But what if you don't know much about them besides what you pick up from skimming blogs and that "Miracles" video? Derek Erdman is something of an expert on the subject having gone to previous Gatherings - which he called "999 times more exciting" than Pitchfork - and he's going to be talking all things Juggalo next week in a session at the Hungry Brain, something you might want to attend if you plan on surviving this or any future Gathering. Derek will be joined by Jenny Benevento. It's part of the ongoing "101" series presented by Homeroom in conjunction with local podcast You, Me, Them, Everybody. The Reader's Miles Raymer has a few more details. more ›

We can't understand how we've overlooked this for this long given our in-depth and long-term coverage of the Juggalo Nation. Last year we helped kick off the Juggalo Renaissance by featuring last year's Gathering of the Juggalos photos and video by Derek Erdman. Since then, Juggalos have gone viral, spawning websites galore and even parodied on SNL. more ›

Last week, the 10th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos came to the tiny Illinois village of Cave-in-Rock -- bringing together fans of Psychopathic Records artists, particularly Insane Clown Posse, for four hot days of camping, hanging out, Faygo-drinking, and communion. Eyewitness Chicagoist was not there, because we are allergic to both Faygo and anyone who is wearing clown make-up. But local artist Derek Erdman was there, and he came away with some very exciting photographs and video footage. more ›