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The Artistic Underground of NFTs

And no, we aren't talking about bored apes.

Panicking Over The Pedals: A Day with Liminal Space

Something's cooking in Chicago's experimental music scene, and Liminal Space is sitting right in the middle.

An Interview with Pest Control Mag

Recent SAIC alumni discuss their new magazine, inspirations, and mutual aid.

Do It Yourself, Virtually

Chicago's DIY scene faces challenges in the Zoom era.

Arriving Shortly

Entertainment Editor Rosie Accola spoke to Alex Maniak, a.k.a Shortly, a Detroit-based musician with a big sound and an even bigger future.

‘Lost’ and Found: Chicago Has a New Kind of Makerspace

At Lost Arts, a Chicago-based space for artists and creators, cross-pollination is part of the work.

Poetic Interpretation No. 2: The Shithole

Ethan Kaplan explores The Shithole.

Triumphantly Twee: Frankie Cosmos’ Brand of Indie Pop is Genuinely Charming

Frankie Cosmos is too cute for words, and it works.

2nd Floor Rear Arts Festival Marks 5th Year

Creative Director of the Chicago art festival 2nd Floor Rear Katie Waddell talks to Kate Morris about five years working DIY.

DIY Fails

The pros and cons of do-it-yourself culture.

Finding Zines in Chicago

A beginner's guide to buying and selling.

Publishing Spotlight: Allied Forces Press

Allied Forces Press is a California-based independent publishing collective that specializes in short-run zines and art books.  The majority of the work published under...

DIY Chi: New Capital

As part of F's DIY Chi series, we visited Garfield Park's gallery/studios New Capital.

DIY CHI: The Hills Esthetic Center

F News Magazine's second installment of DIY CHI - a video profile and interview of The Hills Esthetic Center.