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You already know how good Prince’s tribute during the BET awards was. And we all know the creative development that Prince went through over the course of his career. Now, I’d like to introduce you to Mishon. The 17-year-old R&B/Rap […]
Though they love to tell a good story that’s usually steady, mid-tempo and gradually unfolds, there comes a time when a singer-songwriter wants to let loose and put more rock to their live show. So how do they pull it […]
Ever wonder what goes through a band’s mind while they’re playing on stage? Do they think about the crowd in front of them? Do past shows musically or psychologically impact future shows? Or is each show it’s own unique journey […]
This article originally appeared in Popmatters. “You can become one of us by sounding like none of us.” —Buckshot “We use our minds to write rhymes that you can touch / My feet stay planted on the ground / You […]
For the last several months I’ve been doing some heavy research in to Chicago’s early to late 80’s hardcore scene. If you’re new to this era and genre you can check out some of my favorite bands like the Effigies […]
This interview first appeared in Popmatters. A chilly drizzle begins to fall and soak the sidewalk as I speak with Chicago emcee Jessica Disu—aka FM Supreme—outside and under awning at the Wicker Well on Chicago’s North Side. It’s an hour […]
This interview originally appeared in Popmatters. Landing in Chicago for his debut U.S. performance, Japanese singer-songwriter Shugo Tokumaru started the Saturday night show at the Empty Bottle before a sold out crowd deploying an acoustic version of “Parachute,” a song […]