Carlos Niño, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - Chicago Waves (IA11 Edition) Vinyl LP

The 2018 live performance captured on Chicago Waves by Carlos Niño & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson marked a defining moment for International Anthem. Recorded at our former Chicago HQ, Co-Prosperity, the day after Niño and Atwood-Ferguson performed with Makaya McCraven’s ensemble to celebrate the release of Universal Beings and reinterpret their contributions to its “Los Angeles Side,” the session allowed the two musicians to create and present fresh sounds to a receptive new community.

This improvisational conversation between Atwood-Ferguson’s violin and effects and Niño’s percussion and soundscapes showcased a growing dialogue between International Anthem’s LA and Chicago bases. Released in 2020, Chicago Waves highlighted the unmistakable sound of togetherness—a cathartic experience amid the restrictions and social isolation of that era. Even as that period recedes, the album’s power endures: this is what togetherness sounds like.

The IA11 Edition LP features the IARC 2025 obi strip and a new 16-page, 11x11" booklet with additional photos and extensive liner notes by IARC co-founder Scott McNiece.