Everyday I pickup up my daughter from her grandmothers house; a 30 minute (or less) trek from one suburb to another.  I was raised most of my life in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.  The reputation of suburbia is often a quiet one and has changed a bit throughout my life.  Naturally, my concerns have […]

Recent events in San Antonio, Texas have sparked outrage amongst many communities.  Nearly 100 people were found trapped in an enclosed trailer in a Wal-Mart parking lot; the conditions they were found in were both a tragedy and abysmal.  See the article here for more details. Chicago has become one of the fastest growing hubs […]

Positive Noise the debut album from prolific NYC musician Sam O.B. And bring you a brand new song – “Revolve.” After attending college and getting deeper into computer music – Sam Obey began releasing music as Obey City. The project quickly took off with EPs for LuckyMe, forming the AstroNAutico label with his best friends, […]

The bustle that was Bonnaroo 2017 did not overwhelm the sweet sounds of LA artist Ethan Gruska.  It was the final day of the festival and we were able to chat with Ethan before his performance.  His debut album “Slowmotionary,” he explained as “how economical I can make it” with pure piano and just his […]

In case you didn’t know…myself and my photographer Alex went on a trek to cover Bonnaroo this year!  Aside from the sun and heat, there was some major acts that we couldn’t miss.  We’ve covered a lot of acts and had a handful of interviews that we will be bringing to you both here on […]

The legendary show that is Cirque du Soliel is returning to Chicago with their newest show, Luzia: A Waking Dream of Mexico. If you have ever had the privilege of seeing a Cirque show, whether in any of their residencies or touring performances, you know what awaits you is a reverie of magic, fantasy and […]

With summer within arms reach, you’ll be seeing some unique places to check out on the Halfstack blog.  And the city never falls short of talent to check out; Chicago native Jesus Corral will debut his art of paint on print at the Type House exhibition this weekend.    The collection features his popular photography […]

 Our west coast contributor Nicki, took some fab photos of the evening that featured Afrobeats Reggae and Soca DJ sets by BOVA, Enroute, Foreigner, Tiger and Supernova. Another adventure of the night was complimentary Fahamu body art by @Jagadore along with good vibes, drinks, and some non-stop dancing! Check out the photos!       […]