The Pitchfork Music Festival is a three-day event showcasing over 40 of independent music’s best bands and artists on three stages. With so many blockbuster festivals gouging their attendees out of absolutely obscene sums of money, only to confine them in uncomfortable, tight spaces and … Read More →
Category Archives: Chicago
Lollapalooza August 3-5th, 2012
Lollapalooza, one of the best music festivals returns to Chicago’s Grant Park August 3-5th. Thousands of people from around the US and the world gather to see an eclectic mix of artists. For the past couple of years, Lollapalooza has featured some of the top … Read More →
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Two bills are currently being considered in the U.S. Congress: PIPA the “Protect IP Act” and SOPA the “Stop Online Piracy Act.” Both are designed to address a legitimate problem – foreign-based websites that are engaging in digital piracy and trafficking in counterfeit goods. Unfortunately, … Read More →
Common – Celebrate
Happy New Year!!! Common’s official video for the hit song “Celebrate” off The Dreamer/The Believer album recently dropped and its the perfect song to celebrate your New Year. Common — bestselling author and actor — uses his latest CD to remind us that he still … Read More →
Tia London – Love Junkie EP
YO…..I said YO AiE YO! This lady Tia from the CHi is getting hooked up with some premium production, as well her writing is dope (shit, I hope its her writing)! Its like old Estelle combined with Drake, I had never heard about this lady … Read More →
One Day It’ll All Make Sense
I recently had the opportunity to pick up Common’s memoir and it is intriguing. Common has earned a reputation in the hip hop world as a conscious artist by embracing themes of love and struggle in his songs, and by sharing his own search for … Read More →
Matt Brevner. That is all.
Holy sh*t, Matt Brevner is definitely an artist to watch out for. Have you heard of this guy? This helluva talented gentleman is an Emcee, engineer, producer, AND creative director. :: HELLO?!! :: Two words: “Self sufficient”. Matt is part Japanese, part Trinidadian, born, and … Read More →
New Album!!! The Weekend: Thursday
Canadian Artist, The Weekend, has just released a new album, “Thursday”. You can download the entire album, for free, off their website: http://the-weeknd.com/ This is a big-deal for all fans of The Weekend, such as myself! Some songs such as “The Birds part 1″ and “Rolling … Read More →
Jay-Z & Kanye West ft. Otis Redding “Otis”
WoooooooMuthfucinHoooooooo!!!!! Nothing better than two of the BEST in the game as well as best buds trading verses (I love raw shit with no chorus!) over a fucking chop (to even touch an Otis track!???!) so good no drums or bass are even necessary! This … Read More →
“Watch The Throne”
Oooookay peoples, I have not pre-ordered a retail version of a CD (yuuup, just happened) ever, I think. Since I can’t imagine myself remembering that I should go to the “Record Store”, aka Best Buy/Target (for you cats who live in the cutz). For this … Read More →
FILTER Mag Announces Lollapalooza After Parties: Twin Shadow + Grimes + More
We’ve got invited to FILTER Magazine and S.O.TERIK Lollapalooza After Parties: August 2nd and 3rd in Chicago! Twin Shadow and Grimes confirmed to headline Lollapalooza after parties, with appearances by Neon Indian, The Big Pink, Passion Pit (DJ Set) and more Los Angeles, Calif.–- FILTER … Read More →