music Archives – South Side Weekly

Music

Woes is Pressing His Luck

by Francisco Ramírez Pinedo January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

How Aretha Franklin, graffiti writers, and a brush with danger influenced the rapper’s latest album.

Art

Artist Obi Soulstar In His Moment of Yes

by Dierdre Robinson November 7, 2024December 12, 2024

Art

Studio Freelove Makes Practicing Art Accessible

by Cesar Toscano October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

New Book Sifts Through Chicago House Music’s Complex History

by Evan F. Moore October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

A Cumbia Renaissance

by Charlie Kolodziej October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Big Brain Moves

Best Music Historians: Hip Hop Heritage Museum – Grand Boulevard

by Pugs Atomz September 27, 2024

Finding Your People

Best Place to Go Crate Digging by the Boulevard: Miyagi Records – Washington Park

by Pugs Atomz September 27, 2024

Seeking Sanctuary

Best Mind-Body Connection: Frankie Knuckles House Music Celebration – Grand Crossing

by Jasmine Barnes September 27, 2024

Chicago Legends Debate the Origins of House Music

by Evan F. Moore and Michael Liptrot August 1, 2024January 18, 2025

South Side Michelada Festival Triumphs in New Location

by Jocelyn Martinez Rosales July 18, 2024July 18, 2024