The what-ifs of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Some of the greatest musical acts that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame continues to ignore.
Jacques Brel: the king of the Chanson.
Brel: The Belgian Bob Dylan with a voice so powerful it doesn’t have to be translated.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby: Fresh rock for the romantic existentialists.
An introduction to Chicago’s very own up-and-coming alternative rockers.
Meet the independent sapphic artists redefining queer music.
Sapphic music is known for its stripped-back, melancholic sound. These two independent artists are shaking up the genre.
One hit, wonderful catalog.
Devo, Dexys Midnight Runners, and The Cardigans are just a few of the many acts largely known for only one song, but they have so much more amazing music to offer.
A beginner’s guide to Punjabi hip-hop.
A brief introduction to the booming global genre.
Sabrina Carpenter: star on the rise and the songs to prove it.
The Blonde Girl with the Bangs yeah Sabrina/Have you heard her music, well you need ta’/Here’s a list of songs that’ll please ya’ .
A hip-hop head’s introduction to the Francophone music scene.
Dive into the Francophone music scene, a hidden gem for many English-speaking music fans that is rich with uniquely talented artists.
A crash course on Anti-Folk.
An introduction to a blend of tradition and rebellion in the world of folk.
Paul Simon: a beginner’s guide.
A curated collection of America’s greatest singer-songwriter.
50 years of Dark Side of the Moon.
A moment of appreciation for one of the most iconic and influential records in rock history.
Little band, big city: the tragically ignored awesomeness of Seam.
A look back at one of Chicago’s great forgotten rock bands.
Dat Kid from Cleveland: a history of emo rap’s most influential artist.
Dive into the discography of Kid Cudi, an experimental outcast who paved the way for rap to be more vulnerable.
The search for the next BROCKHAMPTON: alt-rap’s rising supergroups.
With BROCKHAMPTON disbanded, the title of the rap game’s favorite oddball posse is once again up for grabs.
A modern take on the “greatest hits” album: SPELLLING & the Mystery School.
SPELLLING out your “greatest hits'' takes time, effort, and an entirely new sonic palette. Chrystia Cabral is up for the challenge.
Songs you need to know by the sensational and stylish Harry Styles.
Covering chart-topping hits to hidden gems, here's a deep dive into Harry Styles' standout tracks!
A soul laid bare: all about Greentea Peng.
Delving into the music of Greentea Peng and how she’s changing the game.
Arguing for J. Cole’s Hip Hop legacy.
They threw the bronze at him.
“You can’t get any higher than him”: the legendary Wayne Shorter.
Remembering the 60+ year career and legacy of the legendary bandleader and saxophonist.
Young Nudy: undeservingly underrated.
Why Young Nudy is one of the most underrated artists in the trap scene right now.