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In Conversation With DEEPER
In Conversation With DEEPER

Staff writer Nino Lenzini caught up with Deeper to talk about the band’s writing process and plans for 2020, including their upcoming Audiotree STAGED performance.

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Q&AStaffOctober 7, 2020STAGED, Audiotree, Lincoln Hall, Deeper, Staged Q+AComment
Angry Blackmen Are Back With HEADSHOTS!
Angry Blackmen Are Back With HEADSHOTS!
Sam GlaserOctober 2, 2020Angry BlackmenComment
Serena Isioma Is Just Getting Started
Serena Isioma Is Just Getting Started
Q&APedro GonzalezSeptember 28, 2020Serena IsiomaComment
Finding Comfort In MFnMelo's 'Everybody Eats'
Finding Comfort In MFnMelo's 'Everybody Eats'
Pedro GonzalezSeptember 24, 2020MFnMeloComment
In Conversation With Bonelang
In Conversation With Bonelang

Ahead of their STAGED performance Thursday, September 24th, we caught up with Bonelang to discuss their recent album SAINTMAKER, their social justice efforts, what they miss most about performing live and more.

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Q&AStaffSeptember 22, 2020Bonelang, STAGED, Audiotree, Lincoln Hall, Staged Q+AComment
Hatesonny: Chicago's Golden Child
Hatesonny: Chicago's Golden Child
Alejandro HernandezSeptember 8, 2020Hatesonny, GOLDEN CHILDComment
With Ard Bet, Judy’s Story Is Just Beginning
With Ard Bet, Judy’s Story Is Just Beginning
StaffSeptember 2, 2020JudyComment
Catching Up With Ausar
Catching Up With Ausar

Highly anticipating the release of his next project, we took a moment to catch up with Ausar to learn more about his music-making process while in quarantine, being memed on twitter, and his plans for the future.

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Luis HernandezSeptember 1, 2020AusarComment
Staff Perspectives • Juice WRLD's Posthumous Album "Legends Never Die"
Staff Perspectives • Juice WRLD's Posthumous Album "Legends Never Die"

Staff writer Alejandro Hernandez lends his perspective on the impact of Juice Wrld’s posthumous album Legends Never Die.

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Alejandro HernandezAugust 6, 2020Juice WRLD, Legends Never DieComment
Audiotree's STAGED Series Brings Live Concerts From Lincoln Hall to The Comfort of Your Home
Audiotree's STAGED Series Brings Live Concerts From Lincoln Hall to The Comfort of Your Home

STAGED is the newest endeavor by the Chicago-based music discovery platform that showcases high-quality live-streamed performances of select bands for fans to enjoy in the comfort of their home.

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Carlos CastilloJuly 15, 2020STAGED, Audiotree, Lincoln Hall, Beach Bunny, The O'My'sComment
Whiterosemoxie is Paving His Own Lane in Detroit's Rap Scene
Whiterosemoxie is Paving His Own Lane in Detroit's Rap Scene

We recently caught up with neighboring artists whiterosemoxie, who at just 18 years old is paving his own lane in the Detroit’s music scene.

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Luis HernandezJuly 13, 2020whiterosemoxie, Respect The Neighbors Comments
A Peek into the Diaries of Appleby
A Peek into the Diaries of Appleby

2 years removed from the release of his Happiness EP, Appleby returns with “Luck”

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Q&AStaffJuly 8, 2020Appleby Comment
Fourtunehouse Presents: "SPEAK YOUR PEACE"
Fourtunehouse Presents: "SPEAK YOUR PEACE"

As friends, neighbors and organizations band together to collectively protest, fundraise and speak up against racism and hate, Fourtunehouse has published its “Speak Your Peace” content series, highlighting black creatives and sharing their personal messages with the greater community.

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StaffJune 9, 2020Fourtunehouse, Speak Your PeaceComment
Exploring the '90s Bulls Championship Soundtracks
Exploring the '90s Bulls Championship Soundtracks

The Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s was a legendary tour de force that dominated on the court and, in many ways, dictated that decade’s culture —including music. The Chicago Bulls Greatest Hits soundtrack series, distributed by Alphabet City Records, proved to be just as successful at the team and further embedded the franchise in ‘90s lore.

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Luis HernandezMay 17, 2020Chicago BullsComment
Bassist & Producer Matthew Skillz Finds a New Home for Creative Collaboration in Club Crib
Bassist & Producer Matthew Skillz Finds a New Home for Creative Collaboration in Club Crib

These Days sits down with Bassist & Producer Erik ‘Matthew Skillz’ Hunter to talk his forthcoming album & new creative venture Club Crib.

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Q&AStaffMay 1, 2020Matthew Skillz, Erik Hunter, Club CribComment
Quarantine Prog Party: Coyote Man's Sophomore Release Was Meant for This World
Quarantine Prog Party: Coyote Man's Sophomore Release Was Meant for This World

With five years under their belt, the fur-bedazzled duo, Coyote Man, has upped the ante on Precognition.

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Sam GlaserApril 21, 2020Coyote ManComment
GreenSllime talks “All Day”
GreenSllime talks “All Day”

A previously unreleased Q&A with GreenSLLIME on his single “ALL DAY” and his favorite strains.

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Q&AAlejandro HernandezApril 20, 2020greenSLLIMEComment
Garret Kohler Discusses Detroit's Music Scene
Garret Kohler Discusses Detroit's Music Scene

With a selfless role in the Detroit community and a keen ear for music, Garret Kohler gives us his take on Detroit’s music scene and informs us of artists we should be keeping tabs on via a 27 track playlist.

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Eric MontanezApril 9, 2020Respect The Neighbors, Garret Kohler Comments
Revisiting the 'Hurt Everybody' EP
Revisiting the 'Hurt Everybody' EP

These Days staff writer Pedro Gonzalez lends his perspective of Hurt Everybody’s classic self-titled debut project.

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Pedro GonzalezMarch 30, 2020Hurt EverybodyComment
An Artistic Approach to the New Year: Five Chicago Creatives Share Their Plans for 2020
An Artistic Approach to the New Year: Five Chicago Creatives Share Their Plans for 2020

We chat with five Chicago Creatives on how they’re approaching the new year.

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Q&AEric MontanezJanuary 7, 2020Kevin Shark, OJ Hays, Crystal Zapata, Nolis Anderson, Evie The Cool, Eric MontanezComment
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