World Series with my dog @nolimitherbo. Best seats in the house! #$@& Curses! 🚫Go Cubbies. 🐻 #teamadidas A photo posted by Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) on Oct 29, 2016 at 5:05pm PDT Last night, the Chicago Cubs returned to Wrigley Field for game four of the World Series. Sadly, they suffered their third loss to the…
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FSD Songs of the Week 10/28/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (LAST WEEK THE INTERNETS WERE DOWN) 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…
Chicago artist/producer Smylez has reportedly passed away
Rising Chicago producer and artist, Smylez, has reportedly passed away. Details surrounding his death are scarce, but credible sources have confirmed with Fake Shore Drive that the rumors are true. Smylez worked with a slew of Chicago notables including King Louie, Young Chop, Lil Jo Jo, P. Rico and others. In fact, just over a…
WebsterX Signs with Closed Sessions, Releases New Song
Congrats are most definitely in order to both Closed Sessions and WebsterX, who have come together for a partnership, making Webster the newest signee to Closed Sessions Records. Yes, Chi City and Mil City connect — making this a Midwest thing all around. This announcement definitely puts the cherry on top for a banner year…
Chicago Radio Legend Herb Kent Has Passed Away
V103 is reporting that Chicago radio legend Herb Kent has passed away at the age of 88. V103, Herb’s recording home, released a statement moments ago confirming Kent’s death, relaying that the icon passed away just hours after recording what would be his final V103 broadcast on Saturday morning. Our condolences go out to the…
Help Save WHPK 88.5FM
The University of Chicago’s community radio station, WHPK 88.5FM, is in danger and it needs your help. Those even remotely familiar with the history of Chicago hip-hop, know that this Hyde Park station is one of the most important (if not the most important) cornerstones of the local scene and is a bridge between the old…
FSD Feature Early Access: Saba’s Bucket List Project
It’s almost time. After three long years, we finally get, Bucket List Project, the long-awaited follow up to Saba’s critically-acclaimed ComfortZone. The project is set to release on October 27, but we finessed some early access to the tape and all we can say is “wow.” Let’s start with the production. It’s interesting. It’s genre-bending. It’s cohesive….
FSD & RBSS Present: The Cool Kids, Payroll Giovanni & Femdot @ Thalia Hall – DEC 14
Art by Ben Lyon In 2016, FSD alongside Red Bull Sound Select have brought us sold out performances by Soulja Boy, Too $hort and Playboi Carti. And for our final event of 2016 we’re bringing it back home – with a very special performance from the legendary duo, The Cool Kids. I missed them, you…
FSD Songs of the Week 10/14/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (10/7) 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.
Common’s New Album Due in November, Releases New Track “Letter To The Free”
A few weeks back at his Chicago festival, AAHH Fest, Common announced that his 11th album would be out in November via Artium/Def Jam. We’ve heard a couple releases thus far, and they’ve all been promoting awareness about the injustices African Americans have faced for years. Common has a huge platform now, and he’s using…