Joining Chicago’s extensive and thriving hip-hop scene is newcomer Melo Makes Music, an independent artist from the city’s South Side.
To not give credit to the successful year Chicago had in music...
Your typical 18-year-old usually does not tackle deep topics such as death, loneliness or failure but for the Chicago based hip-hop musician Dannie Amnesia, these are the aspects of his life that have...
From sequels to spinoffs, here are some of the best video games to grab from the shelf.
1. “Horizon Zero Dawn”
Feb. 28
There are two words one needs to know when learning about this game: Robot....
After tackling the Academy Award nominations last week, it is only appropriate to take a thorough look at the 59th Grammy Award nominations, especially with the ceremony taking place this Sunday. While...
The 10-day long Sundance Film Festival came to an end this weekend. Taking place in Park City, Utah, the festival is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Sundance comprises works...
It’s award season again and all speculations on who will and who won’t be at the Academy Awards can be put aside as the nominees have officially been announced. As always there is loads of talk of...
With Academy Award nominations finally announced, many will flock to their local theater for a chance to catch some of this year’s critically acclaimed films. Although you may have to pay a pretty...
We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at some of Chicago’s hottest music venues.
Run the Jewels
Feb. 17
El-P and Killer Mike made Christmas...
As Chicago’s indie music scene continues to thrive, local artists and bands have found themselves a city that makes it possible to perform at city venue one night, to Lollapalooza or Pitchfork the next. ...
There was a palpable feeling of distress in the air as Donald Trump officially became the new President of the United States. People who felt that way searched for ways to cope, whether they were heatedly...
Brian Pearlman, Nation & World Editor
/ January 23, 2017
Stereotypes about comic books run deep. Conventional wisdom sees them as light, disposable amusements for children or adults who refuse to grow up.
Their readers are portrayed as greasy egotists, noses...
As the New Year reins in, and new titles of TV and films are added to the Netflix library, many fail to be renewed each month. With the winter chill thriving high, there’s no better time catch these...
