Born in Pennsylvania, Ben Zucker lived in Berkeley, New England, and London before moving to Chicago for a graduate composition program at Northwestern University. He was excited to come her…
In early 2016, Nigerian songwriter Mayorkun posted a video of himself covering "The Money," a 2015 single by Nigerian American pop star Davido. At the time, Mayorkun was dissatisfied with [â…
If you're looking to fall in love with film and its potential to inspire, look no further than Celluloid Now. The post Embracing analog appeared first on Chicago Reader.
There was a time when Sofia Kourtesis was content to simply make party music. On her first two EPs, the Berlin-based Peruvian house producer crafted shimmering tracks that could soundtrack […
The most arresting facet of Diamanda Galás's music is that it treats terror as an affecting, illuminating experience. Her 1982 solo debut, The Litanies of Satan, combines tape music with …
It's a rare delight to stumble upon a musician's debut album and instantly recognize that they have a style all their own. This was the immediate reaction I had in 2020 to Welfare (Ijn Inc.)…
In the context of film, silence helps us appreciate the beauty and gift that is our sense of sight. The post Seeing with silence in avant-garde cinema appeared first on Chicago Reader.