Vic Mensa’s Innanetape is an undisputed Chicago classic. If you ask me, it’s a classic everywhere — and I think most would agree. But I digress. The anniversary is something we celebrate every year. And this year, we get to celebrate it some more as this Thursday (October 21st!) Vic Mensa is bringing an exclusive…
Author: Andrew Barber
Rest In Peace Squeak Pivot
We’d like to offer our sincerest condolences to Squeak’s family, friends and the entire Pivot Gang. Squeak was a dope producer, one of my favorite DJs in the city, and above all a great man and Father. Our love goes out to all. Thank you for everything Squeak.
Watch Izzaldin’s dope new video for “Wuhan Theory”
I’ve known Izz for many moons. He’s been the homie since college, but over the years we’ve fallen out of a touch a bit. But the good news is we recently reconnected and he passed along some new music. He’s currently living in Paris, and has been living under strict curfew restrictions since Covid hit…
Welcome to Full Service Sessions with Fake Shore Drive
Calling all rappers, artists, emcees and music tastemakers. To kick off 2021, I’ve partnered with xwave, a new music destination co-founded by Pusha-T, to bring you Full Service Sessions with Fake Shore Drive. On February 19th, I will select one artist from the top 20 artists on the xwave leaderboard to mentor and help put…
MGK lands at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on June 11th — some tickets still available now
On June 11th, Midwest legend, Machine Gun Kelly, blasts through Chicago as part of his Hotel Diablo World Tour. From Cleveland to the Chi — for one night only at the Aragon Ballroom in early June. Just a couple weeks away. Tickets for this extravaganza are on sale now, and a few are left for…
Wolverine’s Superhero Playlist
As one of the strongest X-Men Superheroes, Wolverine gains his power from three retractable metal claws in both hands. Paired with his keen animal senses, enhanced strength and regenerative healing capabilities, he has proven worthy in tracking and battle. While he’s known as an anti-hero who spends most of his time brooding, he springs into…
Wiz Khalifa’s ‘The Decent Exposure Tour’ hits Chicago on Saturday July 27th alongside French Montana & more — tickets on sale NOW
The time is now. Tickets for Wiz Khalifa’s ‘The Decent Exposure Tour’, which hits the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park (right outside of Chicago) on July 27th, are now available. Every summer Wiz hits the road, and this time around he’s bringing along French Montana, Moneybagg Yo, DJ Drama and fellow Taylor Ganger Chevy…
Wiz Khalifa’s ‘The Decent Exposure Tour’ hits Chicago on Saturday July 27th alongside French Montana & more — pre-sale tickets are now available
The FSD readers are a lucky group of people — for more ways than one, of course. But for Wiz Khalifa fans, today is your lucky day. We have the early bird pre-sale code for his upcoming The Decent Exposure Tour, which hits the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park (right outside of Chicago) on…
Yasiin Bey & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony hit Concord Music Hall this Spring (4/27 & 5/3) – tickets available now
Spring has sprung, and concert season is in full swing. But before the summer madness begins, you’re gonna want to hit Concord Music Hall to check out respective shows from Yasiin Bey (the artist formerly known as Mos Def) and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Yasiin is out celebrating 20 years of Black on Both Sides, and descends…
How Could Blockchain Change the Music Industry?
How Could Blockchain Change the Music Industry? The music industry is constantly changing, whether this relates to how people are scouted and signed to record contracts, how people are eschewing traditional recording contracts in order to benefit as an independent artist, or even how fans engage with the music. Submitting tapes to radio stations…