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Just because celebrities have plenty of money doesn’t mean they always make the wisest business decisions. Whether it is a pricey investment in a socially rejected gadget or simply a string of bad luck and misfortune, history (continues) to prove celebs are probably better off sticking to their day jobs and leaving business deals to the…
Of course I am not insinuating that ANY athlete from ANYWHERE was or is on steroids. My title is altruistic, not accusatorial. My point is that I can’t think of a greater culmination of our world’s collection of cultures than the Olympics. Every four years, the best athletes from around the world compete on a…
The crowds have headed home, the stages have been broken down and the grass in Grant Park can finally breathe after being trampled on by tens of thousands of music fans. Lollapalooza 2012 is long gone, but the memories live on in our groovy group of interns and employees who weathered the scalding heat, tumultuous rain and pressing crowds to…
Words cannot describe my level of excitement (STILL) from this past Friday at the one and only Lollapalooza 2012, but more specifically, BASSNECTAR! Bassnectar is the stage name of Lorin Ashton, an electronic, dubstep artist from California who has gained worldwide success for his heavy hitting music and spectacular shows. I have been a fan of…
It’s here. The energy, the vibe, the crowd. Lollapalooza has arrived in Chi-town. Walking out to a food truck for my lunch moment reminded me that this year, again, I will miss being in the midst of the Palooza party. Passing the herds of teens to twenty-somethings bein all effortlessly cool, all I could do…
As deep sounds of bass and building synths shake the festival grounds, a feeling of anticipation is prevalent among the masses of youth staring in one direction, waiting. The music builds like a roller coaster inching up a slope and when it hits the peak, it drops. Although the crowd knew it was coming, they…
Should it really ever be done? Should an artist attempt to “do” the Beatles? Some contend to not mess with the masterpieces, and, for the most part, I agree. It’s just never as good and, well, it makes you feel a little sad for the poor chaps who made the attempt. But what if they…
The constant onslaught of new tunes – and the ability to access music whenever and wherever – can make it hard to keep up. Here at Our Space, we celebrate our diverse taste in tunes and welcome one another’s contribution to the playlist of our lives. Here are three of my favorites so far this…