I (@nathanyuen85) sit down with the punk band Sidewalk Grass (@sidewalk_grass) to discuss their experiences playing in Chicago. The band also plays some original music for us, including two unreleased songs.

In this segment, Everett and I (Jay) go over our favorite songs from each decade starting from the 1970s. Our segment includes songs from artists like The Velvet Underground, Free Throw, The Front Bottoms, and The Smashing Pumpkins. We hope you enjoy!

I (Isaac) explore the creation and evolution of techno, originally born in Detroit, Michigan. I cover what led to techno's invention, and dig deep into several eras of the genre throughout the 80s and 90s. 

In this episode of Chicago Beyond the Grind, Alexis sits down with Mr. Ajay Shah to explore the field of law and leadership in the public sector, focusing on his role as the CEO of a prominent architecture and engineering firm. They discuss the foundational steps one should take before pursuing a career in law or executive leadership, offering valuable insights on the path to success. Emphasizing the importance of strategic choices as they outline key steps to build a thriving career in both fields. 

In the first episode of Chicago Beyond the Grind, Mr. Vinay Couto, a published author of several articles/books with over 35 years of consulting experience, and I (@_saishakapoor) delve into the field of business consulting. We discuss how to make career choices and what it takes to be a strategy consultant. Listen to learn what steps you should take after high school to build a successful career in consulting. (@chicagobeyondthegrind)

Simone discusses the cellist, singer, composer, and producer Arthur Russell. Join Simone to hear about the music and influence of Arthur Russell and some of her favorite songs of his.

Reminisce on high school experiences (and a time where there was warm weather) with Natalia as she plays summer fling songs!

This week, join Sophie as they explore the history, influences, and lasting legacy of M.I.A's 2007 masterpiece "Jimmy", and connect the tune to legendary bands such as Blur, Of Montreal, and Ottawan.

In this segment, Zadie Ma discusses how sound is created, what math goes into playing instruments, what philosphers believed about music, and the general science behind sound and music, all set to the iconic Peanuts soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi.