Say hello to the newest weekly feature you’ll be able to check out here on Fake Shore Drive, FSD Calendar. Every Friday, we’ll be highlighting concerts and other events worth checking out over the weekend and the following week. Sure, we’re a little late — but hey, better late than never right? Want to know…
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FSD Songs Of The Week 5/15/15
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/8) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/8/15
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/1) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
FSD Calendar: 7 Things To Do This Weekend & Beyond
Say hello to the newest weekly feature you’ll be able to check out here on Fake Shore Drive, FSD Calendar. Every Friday, we’ll be highlighting concerts and other events worth checking out over the weekend and the following week. Want to know what’s going on or where you should be? Well, we have the cheat…
Pics: The O’My’s @ Lincoln Hall
Photos and words by Adrienne Thomas (@nosferatune) Chicago’s sweet singing soul group The O’My’s played its signature blend of blues, funk, and slow broiling jazz at Lincoln Hall this past Friday. These kids know how to make a crowd smile, blazing brass and keyboard harmonies over singer Maceo Haymes’ raspy, remarkable vocals. The best shows…
Video: CashOut – Flying In A Coupe/Forever (f/ NuNu Thurman)
Words by Taylor Greer One thing about Detroit artist’s, is that they always pride themselves on being self-made. Cashout illustrates what being self-made is all about, with his new split video for “Flying In A Coupe/Forever.” Take flight with the 313 representative above.
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/1/15
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (4/24) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Calhoun Cashout f/ Smitty Soul – Go There
Words by Taylor Greer You ain’t gotta lie to kick it. You don’t want to go there talking about Detroit — like we’re not the original Hitsville, USA. Cashout Clahoun drops some heat for the streets with, “Go There,” which features fellow 313 repper Smitty Soul.
FSD Feature: Rap Dreams: Episode One [Premiere]
A feature by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) Rap Dreams is an examination of individuals who have decided to make rap music their career but haven’t broken through to a mainstream level of success. For them, rap music is a drain. It requires huge investments of time and money for little reward. These are people who rock…
FSD Feature: Saba in the ComfortZone – A Review by Kevin Coval
Words by Kevin Coval (@KevinCoval). Photo by Rene Marban Welcome to a new FSD Feature from Chicago poet/activist/artist/philanthropist Kevin Coval, where he uses “verse-journalism” to review shows, events and other dope activities and ongoings in the City of Chicago. Kevin sees this as a way to document and practice what Gwendolyn Brooks calls verse journalism….