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Flourishing Across Multiple Mediums: Kayo's Creative Pursuit
Flourishing Across Multiple Mediums: Kayo's Creative Pursuit
Q&AClare LindstromOctober 26, 2022KayoComment
Catching Up with Morgan Gold
Catching Up with Morgan Gold
Q&AAllie AntonevichOctober 21, 2022Morgan GoldComment
Ronnie Rage Blasts Off Into the [anti.vers]
Ronnie Rage Blasts Off Into the [anti.vers]
Q&ABen MoskowOctober 19, 2022Ronnie RageComment
The King Is Back: King Louie's Newest Tape Marks his Return
The King Is Back: King Louie's Newest Tape Marks his Return

Read our brief profile on King Louie, who recently released the long-awaited #LifeWithLouie.

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Q&APedro GonzalezOctober 17, 2022King LouieComment
A Solo Act No More, Joyfriend to Debut Full Band at Sleeping Village
A Solo Act No More, Joyfriend to Debut Full Band at Sleeping Village

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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Q&AEllie NaughtonOctober 10, 2022JoyfriendComment
In Conversation With Así Así: New Album & Old Sayings
In Conversation With Así Así: New Album & Old Sayings

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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Q&AKira LeadholmOctober 10, 2022Asi AsiComment
Show Preview • The Cool Kids Present... Night School
Show Preview • The Cool Kids Present... Night School

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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Event PreviewPedro GonzalezSeptember 19, 2022Sir Michael Rocks, Chuck Inglish, Mystery SchoolComment
Dre Izaya Is Betting On His Art
Dre Izaya Is Betting On His Art
Q&APedro GonzalezAugust 28, 2022Dre IzayaComment
The Purple Block Party • Sunday, August 28th, 2022
The Purple Block Party • Sunday, August 28th, 2022

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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Event PreviewPedro GonzalezAugust 27, 2022The Purple Block PartyComment
Chicago Adds A New Festival To Its Lineup • Sacred Rose Fest 2022
Chicago Adds A New Festival To Its Lineup • Sacred Rose Fest 2022

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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Event PreviewHannah GonzalezAugust 16, 2022Sacred Rose Festival, Sacred Rose Festival 2022Comment
The One Who Knocks: An Interview With J Wade & Cloud Boy
The One Who Knocks: An Interview With J Wade & Cloud Boy

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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Q&AJosue OlivaresAugust 4, 2022J Wade, Cloud BoyComment
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
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