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…
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FSD Calendar: 11 Things To Do This Weekend & Beyond
It’s Friday and you can’t figure out where you’re going or what you’re getting into this weekend — sound like an issue you’re having? Well, that’s where FSD comes in. 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…
FSD Songs of the Week 5/22/15
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/15) 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 Feature: Towkio Rides the .Wav Theory – A Review by Kevin Coval
Words by Kevin Coval (@KevinCoval). Photo by Bryan Allen Lamb. 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….
FSD Calendar: 5 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. Sure, we’re a little late — but hey, better late than never right? Want to know…
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.
Spike Lee Says Chiraq is About ‘Exposing Truth’ at Chicago Press Conference
Words and pictures by Seante Lackey (@HooliYNO) Earlier this morning, Spike Lee took to the Southside of Chicago to hold a press conference at St. Sabina Church regarding his pending controversial film, Chiraq. The theme of Spike’s speech was overwhelmingly “Don’t worry about it, I’ve been here before.” He quickly let the crowd know that most…
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…