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Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 • Visual Diary
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 • Visual Diary

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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StaffJuly 18, 2022Pitchfork Music Festival 2022, Pitchfork Music FestivalComment
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 • Staff Takes
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 • Staff Takes

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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Event PreviewStaffJuly 15, 2022Pitchfork Music Festival, Pitchfork Music Festival 2022Comment
Lei Dominique's Nostalgic Tear
Lei Dominique's Nostalgic Tear

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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Q&AIman MusicJuly 12, 2022Lei DominiqueComment
Mp3dotcom Goes Live
Mp3dotcom Goes Live

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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Q&AHannah GonzalezJuly 1, 2022Mp3dotcomComment
Godly the Ruler: The Ruler of The Midwest
Godly the Ruler: The Ruler of The Midwest

These Days editor Ellie Naughton catches up with Godly the Ruler for our latest Q&A

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Q&AEllie NaughtonJune 9, 2022Godly the RulerComment
Lev UFO Has Landed
Lev UFO Has Landed

We connect with wildly unique Lev UFO following the release of his debut single “Hate Today”

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Q&AEric MontanezJune 7, 2022Lev UFOComment
Glded’s Only Alpine Dream
Glded’s Only Alpine Dream

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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Q&ATia Alexa PorcinculaMay 12, 2022Glded, The HideoutComment
A Few Good Things To Look Forward to at Saba’s Homecoming Show
A Few Good Things To Look Forward to at Saba’s Homecoming Show

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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Event PreviewPedro GonzalezMay 3, 2022Saba, Pivot Gang, MFnMelo, Joseph Chilliams, Frsh WatersComment
The Heat Index: Big Bill • The Fredman Joint (feat. Freddy Stone)
The Heat Index: Big Bill • The Fredman Joint (feat. Freddy Stone)
The Heat IndexBen MoskowApril 2, 2022Big BillComment
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
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