Saba's ComfortZone: An Oral History

To celebrate its anniversary and re-release on streaming platforms, These Days and Kismet Radio interviewed 17 contributors involved in creating this Chicago cult classic.

Chicago Artists to Watch 2024

For those paying attention, it’s no news that we’re entering an expansive new era of Chicago music. However, the sobering reality is that artists, no matter how talented, face growing challenges. Their chances of earning a living wage are increasingly elusive, algorithms and social media drown out bodies of work, and traditional media spaces focused on curating local music are collapsing (Long live Vocalo!). It’s a great time to be a cynic.

A Special Thank You To

South Facing Windows

We’ve had the honor of partnering with Michael Salisbury, co-founder of the Bridgeport-based studio South Facing Windows, for a long list of photoshoots over the years & they’ve done so much to help us at These Days cover the city’s music communities the way we do.