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Thursday, January 23
Chicagoist describes Kids These Days' new song "Don't Harsh My Mellow" as having a "Smells Like Teen Spirit"-as-set-in-a-CPS-school vibe. Apt comparison, complete with quiet-loud structure.
by Robyn Nisi
A/Cby Steve Prokopy
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
Mechanicsby Jeff Smith
Drive Thruby Brandy Gonsoulin
Transmissionby Sarah Brooks
Book Clubby Emma Terhaar
Mechanicsby Phil Huckelberry
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
A/Cby Steve Prokopy