• Album Review: My Sober Daydream – Foamboy

    Album Review: My Sober Daydream – Foamboy

    My Sober Daydream, the debut album by Foamboy, is a succinct yet satisfying romp overflowing with danceable grooves and dazzlingly saturated soundscapes. The Portland-based duo, comprised of vocalist Katy Ohsiek and producer Wil Bakula, bring out a cavalcade of bright synth tones across the album whilst still finding time to lyrically tackle some prescient issues.… [continued]

  • Essentials: Ariana Grande Covers Thundercat’s “Them Changes” In BBC Live Lounge

    Essentials: Ariana Grande Covers Thundercat’s “Them Changes” In BBC Live Lounge

    Coming fresh off the release of third studio album Sweetener and in the middle of a whistle-stop UK tour, Ariana Grande graced the BBC’s famous Live Lounge with her soulful rendition of Thundercat‘s “Them Changes”. Somewhat of an unexpected choice for Grande and the Live Lounge, Ariana brought her A game to this soulful yet… [continued]

  • Festival Rundown: FYF 2017 (P.S. It’s Hot.)

    Festival Rundown: FYF 2017 (P.S. It’s Hot.)

    FYF has an absolutely stacked lineup this summer, which is awesome, but makes it very hard to narrow down a preview. Fuck Yeah Fest has heavyweights from just about every genre that you won’t want to miss. With so much to see, here’s a list of my highlights from each day to make your planning… [continued]

  • Festival Rundown: Mamby On The Beach 2017

    Festival Rundown: Mamby On The Beach 2017

    Mamby has cemented itself as a rare experience in downtown Chicago that people, by and large, seem genuinely excited about each time it comes around. Revived by React in 2015 from its block party roots of yesteryear, the move was initially met with skepticism — people were confused about everything from React’s involvement to the… [continued]