After a tough couple of years, Chicago’s iconic blues club is back on its feet with the help of their community Chicago’s oldest, and arguably..
When I pressed “play” on Bo Burnham’s newest Netflix special, “Inside,” I did not expect to see so much of the comedian naked, both literally..
If you like your teen angst mixed with nostalgic ballads, then Olivia Rodrigo is the latest Disney actor-turned-pop star for you. Candy-coated sadness reigns supreme..
Listen to this week’s playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Q-Tip said it best on “Excursions,” “… don’t you know that things go in..
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..
