Dave Coresh's debut EP SMOKENMIRRORS struck the deepest chord for me in 2022. Centered on self-healing and shedding old traits, Coresh dives into heavy issues of unequal relationships, heartbreak, and individualism on this project.
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In late May of 2022, Andrew Goes To Hell and WASTEDJU dropped their debut single, “Turn It Up !,” under their new electro-pop duo, Girls That.
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Everyone defines “best” differently. For me, art that creates an uncomfortable feeling makes it to my “best of whatever” lists more often than not. Alga’s “Star” fits into this category for various reasons.
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For our preview piece of Tomorrow Never Knows Festival 2023, some of the These Days staff shares thoughts on artists we’re looking forward to seeing perform at this year’s fest.
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For our first interview of the new year we pick up on a conversation which started a few months back with our friend Rich Jones surrounding his album Smoke Detector.
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As part of a wider retrospective series on the landmark year, These Days talked to individuals who actively participated in the 2012 scene to look back at the special moments that continue to shape the different scenes here.
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Ahead of John Walt Day, we sat down with Joseph, MFnMelo, Saba, Dae Dae and Frsh to talk about John Walt Day and their recent releases.
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Heavy Crowns gets vulnerable and showcases his attributions as a musician in our Q&A where we dig deeper into his visions for music and beyond.
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In light of the release of his third project, Peace in Armageddon, we connected with DERYK G to talk about balancing school and music, the backstory behind some of his favorite songs, and what he’s looking forward to as he makes his return to the city.
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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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