| We Know the Truth: “Pow Right in the Kisser” | February 11, 2022 |
The POW Drakeo tributes continue with Jack Riedy breaking down a track where the rapper uses '50s sitcom punchlines with malicious joy.
| “If It’s Potent, It’s Potent:” An Interview With UDABABY | September 15, 2021 |
On the duo's debut album, the sew the intertwining histories of hip-hop, literature, and Black Chicagoland.
| Hero vs. Villain: “November Has Come” | January 26, 2021 |
As our MF DOOM tribute rolls on, Jack Riedy goes in on the villain's collaboration with Gorillaz.
| Off the Books: Leor Galil | July 16, 2020 |
Jack Riedy speaks with the veteran Chicago music journalist about his lifelong interest in alt-weeklies and his new book, compiled with his best feature writing from the Chicago Reader.
Jack Riedy speaks to the South Side Chicago duo about the Gr8Thinkaz collective and the changes they've been writing about in their music.
| POW Premiere: Rich Jones featuring David Ashley — “Coffee” | April 16, 2020 |
Jack Riedy takes a quick look at the brand new, Denmark Vessey-produced collaboration between the Chicago DIY rap veterans.
| Song of the Day: Mother Nature — “Prescriptions” | November 22, 2019 |
Jack Riedy offers a few words on the Chicago group's newest single.
| Song of the Day: Musa Reems featuring Mick Jenkins — “Zombies” | October 29, 2019 |
Jack Riedy goes in on the T-Jay Beats-produced single ahead of Reems' new EP dropping in November.
| POW Premiere: Free Snacks — “5 Min” | October 9, 2019 |
Jack Riedy offers a few words on the rapper/producer duo and their newest single.
| POW Premiere: Matt Muse – “Ain’t No” | June 25, 2019 |
With words from Jack Riedy, we bring to you the world premiere of the Chicago rapper's self-directed new video.
