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Songs That Changed My Life: Curtis Roach
Songs That Changed My Life: Curtis Roach

Detroit rapper Curtis Roach offers his twenty-two track collection of music that inspires, motivates, and resonates with him in our latest edition of Songs That Changed My Life.

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Carlos CastilloMay 10, 2019Pro-JectCurtis RoachComment
Central American Punks Saving the States from Itself
Central American Punks Saving the States from Itself

La Armada takes the effort of political punk further than I've ever seen. They started as five young punkers

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Sam GlaserMay 8, 2019 Comments
Unreleased Trax on Wax, from the Past!
Unreleased Trax on Wax, from the Past!
Sam GlaserApril 12, 2019wax trax, house of vans Comment
15 Albums We’re Looking Forward to (or Just Hoping For) this Spring and Summer
15 Albums We’re Looking Forward to (or Just Hoping For) this Spring and Summer

These Days takes a look at 15 forthcoming albums due out from Chicago artists this Spring / Summer.

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Staff ListStaffApril 11, 2019Chance The Rapper, Iris Temple, Jamila Woods, The O'My's, Slow Pulp, Ariel Zetina, Divino Niño, Elias Abid, Valee, Pixel Grip, Intellexual, Pivot Gang, The Roalde Dahls, Divino Nino, Melo Makes Music, Martin $ky, Victor!Comment
Montana Macks Breaks Down Ingredients to "Original Recipe"
Montana Macks Breaks Down Ingredients to "Original Recipe"

We sat down with Evanston-born producer and rapper Montana Macks’ to get an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of his latest project, Original Recipe, an album in which he uses flavors that were prominent in early-to-mid ‘90s hip-hop.

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Zach GaseApril 8, 2019montana macksComment
Damaged Goods: The Importance of Being Messy
Damaged Goods: The Importance of Being Messy

Damaged Goods understands a simple truth - messiness is the wonder ingredient that produces growth.

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Arthur HaynesApril 2, 2019VAM Studio, Vincent Martell, Damaged GoodsComment
The Glow of Maya B: Get to Know the Diamond Behind the Art
The Glow of Maya B: Get to Know the Diamond Behind the Art

These Days catches up with the LA native before she hops on stage to sing at Chicago’s Metro, in support of Summer Walker’s ‘Girls Need Love’ Tour.

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StaffApril 2, 2019MetroMaya BComment
Songs That Changed My Life: Holly, Picks!
Songs That Changed My Life: Holly, Picks!

From their influences growing up to their favorite Chicago acts, it’s time for Holly’s playlist picks.

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PlaylistPatrick 'Pwelbs' WelbyMarch 27, 2019Holly, JBTV, Chop ShopComment
What video games are Mystery School playing in their secret lair?
What video games are Mystery School playing in their secret lair?

What games are Mystery School playing when they pick up the sticks?

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Patrick 'Pwelbs' WelbyMarch 15, 2019Mystery School, Owner Bones, Sir Michael Rocks, Mikey Rocks, Tony Reed JRComment
Songs That Changed My Life: Negative Gemini's 'Angelic Crush' Playlist
Songs That Changed My Life: Negative Gemini's 'Angelic Crush' Playlist

Ahead of her headlining show for Chicago’s Tomorrow Never Knows Festival at Sleeping Village, we touched base with Lindsey French, aka Negative Gemini, who gave us her personally curated Playlist. Her 12 track playlist “Angelic Crush” contains tracks from the 90’s to early 2000’s that have influenced her production.

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Carlos CastilloJanuary 19, 2019Negative GeminiComment
Immerse Yourself In Girl K's Influences Ahead Of Tomorrow Never Knows Fest
Immerse Yourself In Girl K's Influences Ahead Of Tomorrow Never Knows Fest

Girl K' is playing Tomorrow Never Knows Fest tonight! Read our Q/A and listen to this exclusive playlist from this talented band.

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PlaylistGeoff HenaoJanuary 16, 2019Girl K, Tomorrow Never KnowsComment
A Look at London Courtesy of Kay Ibrahim
A Look at London Courtesy of Kay Ibrahim

The East London native puts together a playlist that inspires his portrait photography, design and role as director.

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PlaylistPatrick 'Pwelbs' WelbyNovember 22, 2018Kay Ibrahim, London, Cosmo Pyke, MTMBO, Vicktor Taiwo, slowthai, Scott Xylo, Kojey Radical, Bakar, Sam Wise, Skepta, OctavianComment
Drop Pin • Mariah Neuroth
Drop Pin • Mariah Neuroth

Check out where Mariah throws down in the boxing ring and what’s her favorite slice of pizza in the city.

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Drop PinPatrick 'Pwelbs' WelbyNovember 21, 2018Drop Pin, Mariah Neuroth, Young Chicago AuthorsComment
Kweku Collins Hits The Road for 2018 North American Tour
Kweku Collins Hits The Road for 2018 North American Tour

Kweku Collins shares whats on his tour rider, pre-show meal, pump up songs and more before he heads out on a North American Tour!

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Patrick 'Pwelbs' WelbyOctober 22, 2018Kweku Collins, Joseph ChilliamsComment
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