Read our brief profile on King Louie, who recently released the long-awaited #LifeWithLouie.
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In our latest Q&A with Joyfriend, we talk about forming the band, navigating collaboration, and preparing for their upcoming Sleeping Village show.
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It may have taken ten years for Así Así’s debut album Mal de Otros to get here, but the wait has been well worth it. In our Q&A with the Mexican/American band, staff writer Kira Leadholm speaks with Fernando de Buen on his start in music, putting the band together, the process of finalizing their debut album and more.
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This Saturday, September 24th, The Cool Kids are introducing an innovative spin on the traditional hip hop show in the form of Night School. Live from Thalia Hall, the multi-faceted event will blend the duo’s passions, in and out of music, to present a unique cultural experience.
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Described as “a cultural, music and festive experience celebrating the combination of all the elements that encompasses unity throughout Chicago,” the PBP has all the ingredients to establish itself as cornerstone summertime event in Chicago's West Side for years to come.
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For its inaugural debut, Sacred Rose Fest is bringing Americana, Psych-rock, Jam, Indie, Soul, Funk, and Bluegrass performances to Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus.
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Jaylin Wade and Jordan Patterson —better known as producer and rapper duo J. Wade and Cloud Boy—released a sonically vivid and visually oriented project with their official full-length debut, The One Who Knocks.
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This year at Pitchfork, our editors at These Days arrived equipped with some film and three iPhone cameras. From festival attendees to our favorite Chicago artists in action, they have curated a visual diary of everything happening on and around the Red, Green, and Blue stages.
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We invite you to take a quick read through some of our staff’s takes on this year’s edition of Pitchfork Music Festival, calling out aspects of the fest they’re most excited for and championing artists they’re looking forward to watching this weekend.
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These Days Editor Iman Music sat down with Lei Dominique to discuss her latest EP, Nostalgic Tear, seeing things through, and her growth as an artist.
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Staff writer Hannah Gonzalez sat down with a few members of the collective Mp3dotcom to discuss their introductory track, friendship-first mentality, and unofficial food sponsors.
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These Days editor Ellie Naughton catches up with Godly the Ruler for our latest Q&A
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We connect with wildly unique Lev UFO following the release of his debut single “Hate Today”
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We catch up with Chicago-based singer-songwriter Glded to talk his new EP, his upcoming headlining show at The Hideout & more
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In support of his newest album, Few Good Things, there are a lot of exciting things we can’t wait to witness at Saba’s homecoming show. For our latest article, managing Editor Pedro Gonzalez listed five we’re collectively looking forward to.
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Staff writer Ben Moskow catches up with Atlanta rapper MARCO PLUS ahead of his Chicago stop on his first U.S tour in support of GRIP and Wiley from Atlanta.
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These Days editor Halle Mohr catches up with Zoë Miller, Cameron Chapleau, and Matthew Chapleau — the trio behind the Chicago-based project, Beloved.
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Staff writer Zach Gase spoke with St. Paul emcee OKnice about his unique and caffeinated merch for Have You Tried Being Happy?, the emo influences on the project, and what he hopes listeners will take away from his analytical approach to writing about mental health.
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