Words by John Walaszek (@JWalaszek) Harold’s Chicken Shack is a Chicago staple. Period. It’s an iconic brand that has flourished in the Chicago market for over six decades (that’s a lot of dead birds.) The delicious fried chicken shack is located in all corners of the city, and are now popping in other markets across…
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FSD Songs Of The Week 6/6/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/30) 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: Pivot Gang : Who Is Sisqo?
Feature by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) My meeting with Pivot Gang was ordained by none other than God himself. How else to explain the 80 degree temperatures and crystal skies that greeted me that Sunday? After plowing through snow in April and 50 degree weather in May, Chicago actually had the good grace to loan us…
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/30/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/23) 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: 10 Essential Treated Crew Videos
This weekend, the Chicago army (better yet a navy) known as the Treated Crew is set to drop their sophomore album, Treated Tribe. The album release is in tandem with their high profile clothing collaboration with Stussy which also drops on May 31st. The new album and Stussy collection will no doubt draw in a…
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/23/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/16) 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: Would You Rather With Thelonious Martin
Created by Cameron Chapleau and Matthew Andreasen for Fake Shore Drive Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, readers, friends, Romans, countrymen. We’re back with our original series and feature on FSD: Would You Rather? The brainchild of Cameron Chapleau and Matthew Andreasen, this video segment features the Chi’s rising stars answering a series of rather…
FSD Feature: A Guide To Derrick Rose Rap References
Words by Josh Williams (@JayPCK) Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history and with that newfound fame came many references in today’s most popular rap songs. His name and number are fairly easy to incorporate into verses — not to mention his crippling injuries serve as fantastic rap industry metaphors.
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/16/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/9) 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.
Riot Fest Announces Lineup, Wu-Tang Clan & ShowYouSuck Set To Perform
Words by Josh Williams (@JayPCK) Get ready to rage. Riot Fest unveils their line-up for this year’s Chicago date and there’s obviously some big names on it. Wu-Tang Clan, coming off the 20th anniversary of the classic debut Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers), headline this festival filled with the perfect mixture of genres. Other big…