To survive, teenagers find music. They relate to lyrics of alienation and longing because they’re teenagers, caught between innocence and responsibility. I know because I..
Before Jermaine Cole was known as one of the best lyricists of our time, he had dreams of being a basketball star. Just this week,..
The ‘80s were, according to my parents, “fluorescent” and “exploratory” (yes, they are both Aquarians). In a decade where conservatism crept up as a dominant..
Check out the playlist while you read on Spotify or Apple Music The Southern United States has always fascinated me — music-wise, that is. As..
Hey there, Chicago! Welcome to 14 Beats, a weekly playlist curated by lil’ ol’ me! The moon is in Cancer right now and I’m feeling..
Listen to this week’s 14 Beats playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Hey Chi-Town, did you miss me? Welcome back to 14 Beats, your..
Content warning: this piece contains mentions of sexual assault and trauma. Before there was Amy Winehouse or Lana del Rey with their confessional lyrics,..
Yo! What’s good, Chicago? Welcome to 14 Beats, a weekly playlist curated by yours truly. This week, in celebration of Women’s History Month, I put..
A collection of some of the 14 East staff’s favorite radio stations, segments and podcasts, and the memories we’ve made listening to them “Lin’s Bin,”..
Yo! What’s good, Chicago? Welcome to 14 Beats, a weekly playlist curated by yours truly, Aneesah Shealey. This week, as a part of our Radio..
