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Off The Rails with MARCO PLUS
Off The Rails with MARCO PLUS

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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Q&ABen MoskowApril 1, 2022MARCO PLUS Comment
Beloved Just Wants You To Enjoy The Music
Beloved Just Wants You To Enjoy The Music

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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Q&AHalle MohrMarch 31, 2022BelovedComment
Trying to Be Happy: A Conversation with Minnesota Rapper OKnice
Trying to Be Happy: A Conversation with Minnesota Rapper OKnice

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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Q&AZach GaseMarch 30, 2022OKniceComment
The Heat Index: Dre Izaya • Stanza 003
The Heat Index: Dre Izaya • Stanza 003
The Heat IndexPedro GonzalezMarch 28, 2022Dre IzayaComment
Family Meeting: One Night of Chicago Arts
Family Meeting: One Night of Chicago Arts

For one night in Wicker Park, artists Alyssa Allen & Mallory Hauser bring together a community of creatives to showcase work spanning across film, fiber, music & more

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Event PreviewStaffMarch 25, 2022Mal, Glded, Wicker Park, Flat Iron BuildingComment
Shooting the Bull with Pink Siifu
Shooting the Bull with Pink Siifu

These Days’ Ben Moskow caught up with Pink Siifu outside Schubas just prior to his Chicago stop of his U.S. “4 Tha’ Folks” tour.

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Q&ABen MoskowMarch 24, 2022Pink Siifu, SchubasComment
In Hunter Amazing's Room and Mind
In Hunter Amazing's Room and Mind

Prior to dropping the deluxe version of in my room 2, we chatted with the creator, whose last name speaks for itself, to discuss the emotional journey that motivated her albums, her ventures outside of music, and the artists she credits as inspirations for her unique sound.

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Q&AHannah GonzalezMarch 22, 2022Hunter AmazingComment
Jeff K%nz Reaches a Second Level
Jeff K%nz Reaches a Second Level

Just weeks following his album 2 Player Mode, Jeff K%nz caught up with These Days’ Ben Moskow to discuss the naming of the project, K%nz’s approach to working with other creatives, the type of rapper he hopes to be and mcuh more.

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Q&ABen MoskowMarch 16, 2022Jeff K%nz, TheG8ThinkazComment
Emily Blue's Journey Through Sound
Emily Blue's Journey Through Sound

These Days Staff Writer Allie Antonevich recently caught up with Emily Blue to hear about their creative process, journey through sound as an artist, and what lies ahead.

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Q&AAllie AntonevichMarch 14, 2022Emily BlueComment
DJ Jalen Embarks on a New Creative Journey While Reinventing Footwork’s Traditional Sound
DJ Jalen Embarks on a New Creative Journey While Reinventing Footwork’s Traditional Sound

Staff writer Josue Olivares spotlight’s DJ Jalen’s most recent record “Rhythm and Bass.”

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Josue OlivaresMarch 10, 2022DJ JalenComment
FINGY Talks ‘Taste Test’
FINGY Talks ‘Taste Test’

These Days Editor Ellie Naughton catches up with singer/producer/DJ FINGY to talk about how learning and self-discovery shaped her debut EP, Taste Test.

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Q&AEllie NaughtonMarch 8, 2022FINGYComment
The Heat Index: Defcee • Ragnarok (feat. Kipp Stone)
The Heat Index: Defcee • Ragnarok (feat. Kipp Stone)
The Heat IndexPedro GonzalezMarch 6, 2022Defcee, Kipp StoneComment
Pink Siifu’s “4 tha Folks!” Tour Kicks off in Chicago on Thursday. Here’s 4 Tracks to Listen to Before the Show!
Pink Siifu’s “4 tha Folks!” Tour Kicks off in Chicago on Thursday. Here’s 4 Tracks to Listen to Before the Show!

Check out a couple of must-hear tracks before Pink Siifu’s Chicago show at Scubas on Thursday, March 3rd! We’re also giving away a pair of tickets.

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Ben MoskowMarch 2, 2022Pink Siifu, SchubasComment
The Heat Index: FlyNari • ChromeHearted Remix (feat.  Lil Eazzyy)
The Heat Index: FlyNari • ChromeHearted Remix (feat. Lil Eazzyy)
The Heat IndexPedro GonzalezFebruary 27, 2022FlyNari, Lil EazzyyComment
Catching Up with Jesse 5K
Catching Up with Jesse 5K

Staff writer Michael Magitman catches up with Jesse 5K to discuss the stop-motion music video for “Easy Mind” off of his project A.B.E VOL.1.

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Q&AMichael MagitmanFebruary 22, 2022Jesse 5KComment
The Heat Index: Saba • 2012 (feat. Day Wave)
The Heat Index: Saba • 2012 (feat. Day Wave)
The Heat IndexPedro GonzalezFebruary 20, 2022SabaComment
Embracing Vulnerability with Kyra Horton
Embracing Vulnerability with Kyra Horton

These Days Editor Iman Music sits down with Kyra Horton to trace the evolution of her artistry, how The Silencer fits into it, and the bravery of being an artist.

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Q&AIman MusicFebruary 18, 2022Kyra Horton Comment
Ondine Wants to Tell You a Story
Ondine Wants to Tell You a Story

Staff writer Halle Mohr catches up with Ondine to talk about her upcoming project, her approach to songwriting and her creative journey leading up to the beginning of 2022.

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Q&AHalle MohrFebruary 9, 2022OndineComment
The Heat Index: Ajani Jones • VICES (feat. Brittney Carter & SOS)
The Heat Index: Ajani Jones • VICES (feat. Brittney Carter & SOS)
The Heat IndexBen MoskowFebruary 8, 2022Ajani JonesComment
The Heat Index: Tri Nohbi • TALK
The Heat Index: Tri Nohbi • TALK
The Heat IndexPedro GonzalezFebruary 3, 2022Tri NohbiComment
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