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“There’s A World, A Universe, Between Two Notes”: An Interview With Bill Summers of The Headhunters
Jack Riedy speaks to the UC Berkeley-trained percussionist about his work on Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters, studying ancient rhythms of ceremonial…
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Deep Purple: A Prince Tribute Mix
In honor of the 9th anniversary of Prince's passing, Jack Riedy delivers a Tribute Mix for the pop icon.
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Funk Gets Stronger: A Sly Stone Tribute Mix
Including live performances, collaborations, unreleased songs, samples, and covers, Jack Riedy puts together a mix to honor the career of the…
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DCG Brothers Take It Back To The 2000s
Whether ripping through modern production or the hottest beats of the Dubya era, the DCG Brothers are breathing new life into the Chicago rap scene…
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The Revolution Has Been Bootlegged: Prince Live at First Avenue in the Purple Rain Era
Jack Riedy reflects on the original Brat summer in the form of Prince's summer takeover with the release of his iconic Purple Rain album 40 years ago.
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An Interview With Sly And The Family Stone Remixer, John Luongo
Jack Riedy speaks to the storied Disco/Dance DJ about his 1979 Sly Stone remix album arriving to DSPs, inspiring the creation of Off the Wall, almost…
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The Quarter-Life Crisis of Chicago's D2x
Jack Riedy chronicles the existential terrain of Chicago rapper D2x's sophomore album, in which he settles into family life as a husband, father and…
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We Know the Truth: "Pow Right in the Kisser"
The POW Drakeo tributes continue with Jack Riedy breaking down a track where the rapper uses '50s sitcom punchlines with malicious joy.
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“If It’s Potent, It’s Potent:" An Interview With UDABABY
On the duo's debut album, the sew the intertwining histories of hip-hop, literature, and Black Chicagoland.
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Hero vs. Villain: "November Has Come"
As our MF DOOM tribute rolls on, Jack Riedy goes in on the villain's collaboration with Gorillaz.
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Off the Books: Leor Galil
Jack Riedy speaks with the veteran Chicago music journalist about his lifelong interest in alt-weeklies and his new book, compiled with his best feature…
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“It's Just About Black Girl Futurism Really!”: An Interview With Mother Nature
Jack Riedy speaks to the South Side Chicago duo about the Gr8Thinkaz collective and the changes they've been writing about in their music.
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