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Essentials: HeartBrokeBeatz Round III (feat. CardlinAudio) – DJ Silly Syl

Oakland-based DJ Silly Syl‘s third installment of her HeartBrokeBeatz series is an emotional dive into a relationship, told through DJ Silly Syl’s eyes. The series launched in 2013, and part three is filled with synth-forward tracks and darker melodies. About the mix, DJ Silly Syl says, “Welcome to the third installment of the HeartBrokeBeatz series. [continued]
Essentials: “Let Me Live” – FATHERDUDE

After a bit of a hiatus, NYC vocalist FATHERDUDE has returned and is ready to make his mark in his soulful tune, “Let Me Live”. FATHERDUDE’s silky harmonies and swaggering edge play up the slinky bass guitars that roll right into thundering percussion. “Let Me Live” is a foray into blues-inspired territory, a change [continued]
An Interview With: Jack Novak

Following her set at Corona Electric Beach’s Volleywood Chicago, we spoke to Jack Novak on her artistic reinvention and finding her voice. Hey Jack! I’m loving your new sound—what prompted you to switch things up? That’s a good question! It was a lot of things. I grew up going to shows. On the weekend it [continued]
Premiere: “Runners Anthem” – Cory O & Raquel Divar

If your gym playlist is in need of pumping up, we’ve got a track for you. “Runners Anthem” is the first single from Cory O & Raquel Divar‘s joint EP, The Reign, dropping in full on August 15th. This track is HARD, with Raquel spitting bars over a fierce trap beat produced by Cory O. [continued]
Essentials: “Beyond the Veil” – Ganesha Cartel

Ganesha Cartel leads us into an eight minute ethereal trip with a driving tribal beat, followed by addictive percussion that steadily builds as a muted synth in the background sneaks into the track. About “Beyond the Veil”, Ganesha Cartel says “I didn’t realize at the time I was producing it, but it has had a [continued]
Win A Pair of Tickets To North Coast Music Festival 2018

Do you like free stuff? How about free passes for you and a friend to attend North Coast Music Festival? On Labor Day Weekend, summer’s last stand hits Chicago, bringing artists such as Miguel, Mura Masa, DVSN, and more to the Windy City. Takeovers from Aux Cord DJs and Lyrical Lemonade make this year’s North [continued]
The Rebellious Act Of Unapologetic Joy: Mamby on the Beach 2018

A full month has passed since Mamby on the Beach, and here I am just now writing about it. Given the delay, what can I say that hasn’t already been said? I caught some acts I had seen before (Grizzly Bear, Duke Dumont, Gorgon City), and some I had not (Spoon, Common, Oh Wonder). Everyone [continued]
EP Review: POST TENEBRAS, HOUSE VOL. II – GODAMN

Music pushes me to constantly redefine my tastes so when the Swiss band GODAMN’s new EP, POST TENEBRAS, HOUSE VOL. II came across my desk, I thought I would give it a try. The EP comprises two tracks, “THEY JUST” and “DIFFERENT LEVEL.” Although just a taste of our their potential, POST TENEBRAS establishes a [continued]
I’m Losing My Frigging Mind Over The “Dance To This” Video From Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande

So I don’t know if I shared this with you all, but I am proud to announce my conversion to full blown Troye and Ariana stanhood. I screamed when I first heard the collab and then this video just ruined my entire life with its perfection. Brb, getting my entire back tattooed with the image [continued]
All You Need To Know Before Pitchfork Music Festival 2018

Whether you’re experiencing Pitchfork Music Festival for the first time or the fifth, we’ve got a handy guide to the annual Chicago festival. Where it is: Union Park, Chicago, IL. The main gate for the event is located on Ashland Avenue, on the west side of Union Park. The secondary gate for all festival attendees [continued]