Author: Matt Torres

Ice Spice Drops Ridiculous Track “Think U The Shit (Fart)”

Ice Spice just turned a Mario Bros. meme into what may become one of the most quoted lyrics of the year. Already picking up viral steam on socials over the last few weeks, “Think U The Shit (Fart),” out today on 10K Projects/Capitol Records, is as hilariously ridiculous as the title suggests. Comparing the height…
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January 26, 2024
Shannon & The Clams Share “The Moon Is In The Wrong Place”

Shannon & The Clams have conjured magic from the rubbles of tragedy on their new single, “The Moon Is In The Wrong Place.” From the moment the opening notes hit, a visceral energy grips you, pulsating through every chord and lyric. It’s a sonic journey that harkens back to the golden era of psych-rock while…
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January 25, 2024
Sueños Festival Announces Stacked 2024 Lineup

Sueños passes go on sale Thursday, 1/25, at 12pm CT: Tickets Chicago is set to be immersed in the pulsating beats and infectious rhythms of reggaeton and Latin music as Sueños Festival unveils its third annual lineup. The festival, known for uniting fans under a diverse musical banner, promises an unforgettable experience as it returns…
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January 23, 2024
Kelela’s “Raven” Unleashes a Sonic Revolution in Chicago: Photos

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Kelela emerges as an unparalleled force, a visionary who has seamlessly woven the threads of alternative and electro-R&B into a mesmerizing soundscape. With each boundary-defying release, she challenges conventions. Her latest creation, Raven, is a beautiful culmination of this ongoing journey. Recently, the stage at Chicago’s Thalia Hall became…
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October 29, 2023
JAWNY’s Debut Album Shines @ Thalia Hall: Photos

Chicago came alive as indie-pop sensation JAWNY took to the stage to celebrate the release of his debut album, It’s Never Fair, Always True, out now on Interscope Records. In the blink of an eye, JAWNY has gone from an emerging artist to a headlining sensation, and a sold-out Thalia Hall was beyond ready to…
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October 27, 2023
Travis Scott drops first ‘Utopia’ single “K-POP” with Bad Bunny, The Weeknd

“K-POP” is out now on Cactus Jack / Epic Records Ahead of the upcoming release of his fourth album, UTOPIA, Travis Scott has unveiled the project’s lead single, “K-POP” and its accompanying music video. A dream collaboration for fans, Scott recruits Bad Bunny and The Weeknd on a track that is both reflective and explicit…
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July 21, 2023
Young Thug Launches New Album “Business Is Business”: Listen

BUSINESS IS BUSINESS is out on Young Stoner Life Records/300 Entertainment. Today, Young Thug presents his new full-length studio album, BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. It notably marks the Young Stoner Life Records founder’s first solo album since 2021’s culture-shifting Punk, which bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200, broke barriers, and proved both personal and introspective.…
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June 23, 2023
Review: Sam Smith x Madonna “VULGAR”

“VULGAR” is out on Capitol Records Sam Smith and Madonna released a song called “VULGAR” during Pride month?! You already know queens are gagging. Two icons that are anything but strangers to controversy, this filthy dancefloor scorcher is only going to have fans (and haters) talking even more. An absolute clapback at the vitriol both…
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June 23, 2023
Review: Dom Dolla x Nelly Furtado – “Eat Your Man”

“Eat Your Man” is out on Three Six Zero Recordings/Ministry Of Sound/Sony Music At the height of pop’s reign in the 2000s, few stars shone as brightly as Nelly Furtado. From her breakout debut single, “I’m Like A Bird” to her inescapable album, Loose, which produced the timeless hits “Promiscuous,” “Maneater,” and “Say It Right,”…
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June 7, 2023
Indie sensation Jeff Draco shares “Never Gonna Be The Same”

“Never Gonna Be The Same” Tour kicks off June 7: Tickets Indie sensation Jeff Draco is back to unveil a new single, “Never Gonna Be The Same.” The song arrives as a surprise release donning the same name as Jeff’s previously-announced and quickly-selling US tour, due to kick off on June 7th in Richmond, Virginia,…
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June 2, 2023