July Talk, Mona, and Little Junior rock Rumba Cafe

by Misc Contributor | Mar 1, 2017 | Concert Reviews

Our friend and sound guy Bob Prenger recently attended a raucous show at Rumba Cafe. Below is his recap of the evening: Little Junior I was wildly impressed with Little Junior. While there wasn’t one specific thing that made the show particularly great, the group as a...

Coming to Terms: a special journey for The Grove

by Misc Contributor | Feb 13, 2017 | Discoveries, Interviews

Words by Corey Mouch There’s something about The Grove that just can’t be captured on a record—and believe me, that’s a great thing. Fans of RHCP will feel right at home when pressing play for their first listen through the band’s Coming to Terms EP, which was...

take a gander… er… listen to these! [single reviews]

by Misc Contributor | Feb 13, 2017 | Single Reviews

Words from Brandon Hughes, photo credit to GOOD PALS Michigander – Live In Chicago It takes a special act to make as much noise as Michigander has with only two tracks. With less than a year since his debut, Michigander has got a lot of ears listening for what’s...

RUN THE JEWELS IS THE NEW OUTKAST [Run the Jewels – RTJ3 review]

by Misc Contributor | Dec 25, 2016 | Album Reviews

  In the words of the men themselves – “It’s a Christmas f***ing miracle!” For months, Hip-hop heads and vinyl-loving music snobs alike have basked in anticipation of the third full-length project from Run The Jewels, RTJ3, and today; alongside the rising...

Jeremih and Chance – Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama mixtape

by Misc Contributor | Dec 25, 2016 | Album Reviews

By Scott Michael Chance The Rapper has had quite the 2016, from Coloring Book, to his collaborative mixtape with Lil B, the Free Based Freestyles Mixtape, and now a collaborative Christmas mixtape with fellow Chicagoan Jeremih, titled Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama....