It's very cold outside and we are all just trying to fill the void of being in our home towns by shoving as many donut holes into our mouths as possible and binge watching My So Called Life. If that doesn't set your panties on fire, then please seek refuge in some top shelf albums recommended by … Continue reading Some Winter Album Recommendations
Seeing everyone’s Penny Lane costumes this Halloween and the fact that Almost Famous showed up in the “newly added” section of French Netflix has brought back my realization that it is the best movie in the world. It isn’t because of the ginormous amount of extremely memorable quotes. It isn’t because of the nostalgic and heartwarming … Continue reading Why Almost Famous is the greatest movie ever made
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, they always say. This phrase sure rings true to someone who has been living away from home for the first time in her life. Here is a playlist of songs, some of which may only go together for the reason that they fill me with nostalgia and make … Continue reading A Chicago type of homesick playlist
Since the holidays can be stressful times for people, I thought I'd make a playlist for the times you just need to turn off and kick back. So sit back, turn off your mind, and press play. by Blake Sokoloff
A Tribe Called Quest set the bar even higher for future hip hop musicians with stellar sampling, amazing lyrics, and their signature clean sound on their latest album. We got it from Here...Thank You 4 Your service honors the late Phife Dawg and inspires hope simultaneously. The excitement and high expectations that followed Tribe's flawless Saturday Night Live performance were not … Continue reading Album Review: We got it from Here…Thank You 4 Your service
As a first time voter, Monday's event meant the world to me and all of my friends. It was done as a way to prepare young people to vote, and come together to enjoy the beautiful art of music. The evening began with Eryn Allen Kane at about 3 pm. I was front and center … Continue reading Parade to the Polls: My Experience
From Kanye teasing a possible presidential run to Third Man Records selling "Icky Trump" t-shirts, music had played a prominent role in this election. The world of music has provided an inclusive, open platform to discuss race, gender, religion, and sexuality and roles they play in politics. Musicians also used their voices to join political … Continue reading Songs of Freedom, Songs of Fear: Music’s Role in the 2016 Election
She said she'd see us again in 25 years, didn't she?!? Click here for the perfect soundtrack to write in your secret diary. by Hayley Robertson
This past Monday, Hinds played their first Chicago show at Thalia Hall with opening band Cold Fronts. Even though it was a cold night in October, they brought some sunshine from Madrid to Thalia Hall's 'In the Round' stage (which is actually rectangular, but I digress). Before the show, I was completely unfamiliar with Cold … Continue reading Concert Recap: Hinds with Cold Fronts at Thalia Hall
Wednesday night I sprained my ankle at a Twin Peaks concert. I haven’t stopped telling people I sprained my ankle so it must have been a great show. Staying awake until six in the morning was worth being able to see one of my favorite hometown bands in my new city of residence, but I’m … Continue reading Concert Recap: Chicago’s Twin Peaks take Paris
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