[Review] Kingsman: The Secret Service
Director Matthew Vaughn and screenwriter Jane Goldman's working relationship has to date produced four movies, three based on comic books, all of which have offered a similar set of strengths and flaws. Kingsman: The Secret Service is the latest off the production line and the most succinct review I can offer is that if you enjoyed Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class, you'll almost certainly enjoy…
[Video] Disclosure: “Grab Her”
Dance duo Disclosure followed up a successful 2013 that saw their major release, Settle gain immense critical acclaim across the board. Never one to follow the advice of their album title, Disclosure is currently in the midst of a marathon tour that began last September in France and runs through March 7 when the pair finish up the long string of shows in London. With all that going on,…
[Mixtape] Charmingly Ghetto x ATG: “Of the Meaning of Progress”
I'm about to board a plane that's heading to Mexico, where I'll reunite for a week with friends and family that haven't seen me in a long time. The flight will last around four hours and I'll need something that will help me be at ease while also encourage me to meditate on the life-cycle I recently ended (High-School) and the one I'm about to begin (College at UIC). I believe Charmingly Ghetto's…
Kyle Lucas: Night and Day
"He signed us because we’re different, he signed Janelle (Monae) because she’s different. We sound so different, and that's the thing with Vonnegut, you can’t really put a finger on it. It’s like 'there’s a band, but he raps, is it pop? I don’t know what it is?”'
It's Sunday afternoon, the final day of Lollapalooza 2011, and Kyle Lucas just finished his second consecutive appearance at the…
Local Sounds: News and Notes Around The Chi 8/12/11
It is hard to believe its already been a week since Lollapalooza, but as is known after the fourth of July summer is noticeably on its way out. While the summer season is fading, the same can't be said about Kanye West, whose LP with Jay-Z has taken over the internet since its release on Monday. With much positive response coming from across the board, its unfathomable that these two won't win…
[Video] Jeff Nishinaka: “To Reach Beyond The Horizon”
Over the last week we introduced you to Craig Thornton, an incredibly talented chef selected for the Lexus and Microsoft Fresh Perspectives multi-media arts project. As we mentioned previously, 6 artists across 6 different fields were selected to participate and given 24 hours to create a new piece, sticking to the themes of "challenge", "empower", and "escape". Their creative processes were…
Metro PCS & DJ Skee Present: “Android for All”
Some inventive marketing here from Android phone providers Metro PC & SA Studios Global, as they have launched a campaign in conjunction with prominent artists, fashion designers and musicians to create artwork for their new campaign. They also have a design contest lined up for all artists, that include some pretty ill prizes and promo if you win. To complement the campaign DJ Skee created a…
Yelawolf: “I Just Wanna Party” feat Gucci Mane Video
Yelawolf x Gucci = "I Just Wanna Party". This is Yelawolf's first official single via Interscope Records. After Yelawolf's concert with Wiz Khalifa last week at The Metro, we took Yelawolf over to Jbar for Superfun Party. I dj'ed while Yelawolf hosted, and during my set, his manager Jah told me to play this joint. I was like, 'is it out yet? I don't think it leaked.' He said, 'no, it's not…