Mendy Kong
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Laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese singer, on reviving jazz for the TikTok generation
Grammy award-winning singer Laufey visited WBEZ’s “Reset” ahead of the first of two Chicago appearances — and performed her song “Bored” in studio.
Gen Z: Having trouble landing a first job? Tell us about it.
WBEZ wants to know how Gen Z has been dealing with the current job market, and what questions they have.
An end of an era for Pitchfork: What’s next for music journalism?
Pitchfork founder Ryan Schreiber, former president Chris Kaskie and former executive editor Amy Phillips joined WBEZ’s Reset to talk about the legacy of the music website.
The 12 best new Chicago albums of 2023
Which Chicago artists dazzled most this year? WBEZ’s Reset asked Chicago music critics Greg Kot and Britt Julious and Vocalo host Nudia Hernandez to share their top albums.
Jeff Tweedy’s new book is a soundtrack through childhood, sobriety and stardom
‘World Within a Song’ is a collection of 50 songs that have personal meaning to the Wilco frontman, who kicked off his book tour at a WBEZ event.
‘Young Love’ Creator Matthew A. Cherry on why Chicago families are at the center of his new TV series
The Oscar-winning Chicago football-player-turned-director recently joined WBEZ’s Rundown to talk about his new show ‘Young Love,’ growing up in the city and his hopes for future Black storytellers.
Loyal customers of Seven Treasures savor a last taste of their favorite Chinese restaurant
On its final Wednesday, the Chinatown staple on Wentworth Avenue drew crowds for a bowl of wonton noodles and a keepsake photo.
Chicago is turning into a K-pop hub
K-pop superstars TOMORROW X TOGETHER and NewJeans promise to be a big draw for fans at Lollapalooza. But K-pop enthusiasts can now find themed businesses not far from downtown.
Can used plastic be reborn as art? Just ask Chicago designer Norman Teague.
The renowned furniture maker and UIC professor tested the question in a new work that debuted this past May at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
How should Illinois support new mothers?
Two midwives and a health professional joined WBEZ’s Reset to discuss the struggles of three mothers from our “First 12 Weeks” series.