The Fixx played Chicagoland with irony, efficiency, and some holiday spirit; a review
(December 21, 2019). When many people think of the ‘80s new wave band The Fixx, they think of the edginess with which their songs were crafted. They think of the…
Sentenced! Tekashi 6ix9ine says hip-hop made him a gangster; but this double standard may kill his career
(December 20, 2019). Let me see if I got this right… Because rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine wasn’t a gangster in real life – like so many rappers aren’t – but because…
Mariah’s “Christmas” finally hitting No. 1 is okay; but this week’s other amazing chart feats are more impressive!
(December 17, 2019). By now, people who follow these things – and even those who don’t – know that Mariah Carey’s ubiquitous Christmas classic, “All I Want for Christmas is…
R.I.P. Marie Fredriksson (1958-2019); A Roxette Retrospective
(December 14, 2019). As Swedish musical acts go, many knowledgeable American fans can run off a list of maybe three or four performers who’ve made enough of an impact to…
R.I.P. Juice WRLD: ‘Addiction Knows no Boundaries,’ but is that what really killed you?
(December 13, 2019). The hip-hop world as a whole and the local Chicago community in particular have been in shock the past five days as they both continue to mourn…