Chicagoist Mix Series is a bi-weekly feature that profiles local DJs and features a mix compiled exclusively for Chicagoist. This is mix No. 3, brought to you by Zebo. more ›

Tankboy and Veronica's year-end lists not enough music for you? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have posted their best-of-the-decade mixtapes for you to check out over at the Sound Opinions website. more ›

We can't imagine reminiscing first loves and past friendships without the appearance of the ubiquitous mixtape. While kids these days might opt for a CD, or even a .zip file, our fond memories center around hours spent alone in our room, painstakingly crafting the perfect expression of our teenage emotions onto a double-sided cassette tape. We mailed our mixtapes to pen pals we'd never met, slipped them into the locker of a crush and when we were scorned, our mixtapes became little plastic outlets for misery and rage. more ›

Wow, we were so caught up with the impending election we missed the release a few weeks ago of The Mixtape Vol. 3 by our friends The Hood Internet. Suffice to say, such a mistake is now remedied and we've been shaking our asses to it for a few days here in the Chicagoist Office. So scoot over there and download it already! And don't forget to catch The Hood Internet at Sonotheque on Thursday, November 13th. more ›