The Chicago EDM mavens of Autograf slow their roll on new track “Nobody Knows.” A quick perusal of the band’s Soundcloud page reveals how heavily the DJ trio have […]
MUSIC: How To Dress Well – What’s Up
How To Dress Well is the ambient/R&B/pop brainchild of Chicago’s Tom Krell. Krell rose to Pitchfork-levels of prominence in the early 2010’s, releasing haunting stabs of beauty like […]
FOOD: Hot Dogs, Doughnuts & Coffee Chicago-Style
A quick trip to Chicago for a foodie always entails a stop by Giordano and Lou Malnati’s for some deep dish pizza. Although most locals pointed me in […]
MUSIC: Common – Nobody’s Smiling
Common‘s set to release his new album Nobody’s Smiling tomorrow. Him and long time producer No I.D created ten tracks that cover what’s happening in his hometown of […]
Tink -“Don’t Tell Nobody”
With all eyes on Chicago, and “Chiraq” references aplenty, much of what everyone thinks of, when summing up the fast-rising rappers from the Windy City, is drill music. […]
MUSIC: DJ Rashad – We On 1
While Chicago’s footwork movement fights the good fight against trap for dominance on dance floors its biggest ambassadorDJ Rashad continues his victory lap. On the heels of his […]
FOOD + TRAVEL: Eat Your Way Through Chicago
It’s official. I’ve gained at least 10 pounds thanks to my trip to Chicago. My skinny jeans no longer fit anymore. My gut has returned, and I’ve been […]
FOOD: Chicago’s Birchwood Kitchen
Ever had a picnic indoors? You know, the quintessential layout with fresh fruit, a baguette, some delicious cheese, a bottle of wine, but under a roof? It is […]
THE TOP 10: More Yacht Rock (Non-Michael McDonald Edition)
I love Michael McDonald. He is one of a few singers that I can impersonate almost perfectly. I am still looking for a duet partner for “On My […]
FOOD: Chicago’s Maxwell Street Grill
On a recent late night in Chicago – too late to sit & dine anywhere, and definitely too late to endure whatever frozen entrees or packs of snacks […]