Britt Julious
@britticisms.bsky.social
Music critic for Chicago Tribune. Occasional freelance writer and editor. The last girl on the dance floor. 🪩✨
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Mom: I think you’ll like that show. It’s right up your alley.
Me: what’s that supposed to mean?
Mom: You know, it’s got a crazy evil lady in it. You and I always like those kind of shows.
YES WE DO! 😂
Me: what’s that supposed to mean?
Mom: You know, it’s got a crazy evil lady in it. You and I always like those kind of shows.
YES WE DO! 😂
January 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Mom: I think you’ll like that show. It’s right up your alley.
Me: what’s that supposed to mean?
Mom: You know, it’s got a crazy evil lady in it. You and I always like those kind of shows.
YES WE DO! 😂
Me: what’s that supposed to mean?
Mom: You know, it’s got a crazy evil lady in it. You and I always like those kind of shows.
YES WE DO! 😂
"While homicide totals and most other violent crime figures dropped in Chicago last year, homicides that resulted from domestic violence increased by 15 percent..." blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/c...
Chicago’s Domestic Homicides Surged Last Year Even As Overall Violent Crime Dropped
Martina Mosby was the first of at least 63 people killed in domestic homicides in 2025. Experts say the increase is in part due to federal funding cuts to victim services programs.
blockclubchicago.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
"While homicide totals and most other violent crime figures dropped in Chicago last year, homicides that resulted from domestic violence increased by 15 percent..." blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/c...
It’s all light from here.
December 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It’s all light from here.
I prefer clothing that is more beautiful than functional.
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I prefer clothing that is more beautiful than functional.
Wait! Jacob Anderson is Raleigh Ritchie?!? One of his first singles was one of the first things I ever reviewed at Pitchfork. 🥺 That makes me so happy.
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Wait! Jacob Anderson is Raleigh Ritchie?!? One of his first singles was one of the first things I ever reviewed at Pitchfork. 🥺 That makes me so happy.
Black Friday sucks unless you’re a Black girl purchasing your yearly bundles and faux locs for 40-50% off.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Black Friday sucks unless you’re a Black girl purchasing your yearly bundles and faux locs for 40-50% off.
Really enjoying Raye’s new single, especially because of the bridge. Bring back bridges!
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Really enjoying Raye’s new single, especially because of the bridge. Bring back bridges!
First time in my 25 years of going to shows where they had to confiscate a potential weapon from me. 😬
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
First time in my 25 years of going to shows where they had to confiscate a potential weapon from me. 😬
Love to be talked to like an idiot by a man about my own illnesses and disabilities. So helpful. Just what I need.
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Love to be talked to like an idiot by a man about my own illnesses and disabilities. So helpful. Just what I need.
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With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.
CHICAGO! We are getting the band back together for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate Sinéad with words, music, and cake. Dec 17 at the Hideout. Proceeds go to @icirr.bsky.social
Nothing Compares to Her: A Salute to Sinéad | Hideout Chicago
Nothing Compares to Her: A Salute to Sinéad The late Sinéad O’Connor was a singular talent whose soaring voice and fearless advocacy for children, the LGBTQ community, and anyone being crushed by th...
hideoutchicago.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.
I read a journal entry out loud to my therapist who said she was “riveted” and that it was “better than the last thing” she “got on kindle.”
“Never stop writing!” And it was just me writing about a situationship.
“Never stop writing!” And it was just me writing about a situationship.
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I read a journal entry out loud to my therapist who said she was “riveted” and that it was “better than the last thing” she “got on kindle.”
“Never stop writing!” And it was just me writing about a situationship.
“Never stop writing!” And it was just me writing about a situationship.
I am NOT your Mommy. I WILL crush your spirit and laugh about it later.
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I am NOT your Mommy. I WILL crush your spirit and laugh about it later.
The feedback was good! Everything worked out! Do the thing if it takes you two minutes or two days!
I know there’s a whole meme about “finally doing the thing you put off for weeks and it only took a few minutes,” but I just finally did my “thing” and it took two days. 🥴
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The feedback was good! Everything worked out! Do the thing if it takes you two minutes or two days!
$188 in tariffs for one item?!? 😭
October 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
$188 in tariffs for one item?!? 😭
I was thinking that the only thing I have to look forward to this winter is a new season of The Traitors, but then I remembered they cast Michael Rapaport. Everything is tainted.
October 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I was thinking that the only thing I have to look forward to this winter is a new season of The Traitors, but then I remembered they cast Michael Rapaport. Everything is tainted.
I know there’s a whole meme about “finally doing the thing you put off for weeks and it only took a few minutes,” but I just finally did my “thing” and it took two days. 🥴
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I know there’s a whole meme about “finally doing the thing you put off for weeks and it only took a few minutes,” but I just finally did my “thing” and it took two days. 🥴
Crazy to be old enough to witness OG Tyler the Creator, Tyler’s rebrand, and Tyler’s cancellation for his OG Tyler antics, all in real-time.
October 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Crazy to be old enough to witness OG Tyler the Creator, Tyler’s rebrand, and Tyler’s cancellation for his OG Tyler antics, all in real-time.
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Heartbreaking: Neo-soul legends Angie Stone and D’Angelo both passed away in 2025, just 7 months apart. Stone died in March at 63. D’Angelo died today at 51. They shared a son together. An entire generation’s soundtrack, gone. Rest in power to both 🕊️💔
October 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Heartbreaking: Neo-soul legends Angie Stone and D’Angelo both passed away in 2025, just 7 months apart. Stone died in March at 63. D’Angelo died today at 51. They shared a son together. An entire generation’s soundtrack, gone. Rest in power to both 🕊️💔
One of his most powerful, critical tracks ever. Honestly, this record was kind of underrated while still being highly praised and celebrated.
October 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
One of his most powerful, critical tracks ever. Honestly, this record was kind of underrated while still being highly praised and celebrated.
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after getting over the initial shock I got a follow-up "oof" remembering he was just in the Sly Stone doc talking about how white rock stars get to grow old and comfortable
RIP to the man with the greatest three-albums-in-20-years career in music history
RIP to the man with the greatest three-albums-in-20-years career in music history
D'Angelo - Devil's Pie
YouTube video by kordtyb
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October 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
after getting over the initial shock I got a follow-up "oof" remembering he was just in the Sly Stone doc talking about how white rock stars get to grow old and comfortable
RIP to the man with the greatest three-albums-in-20-years career in music history
RIP to the man with the greatest three-albums-in-20-years career in music history
Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects the Black community, and we have a lower survival rate. This makes me so sad. Fifty one is SO young.
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects the Black community, and we have a lower survival rate. This makes me so sad. Fifty one is SO young.
I am so grateful to have seen D’Angelo live. And at North Coast Music Festival of all places. So random, but he was also so incredible.
October 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I am so grateful to have seen D’Angelo live. And at North Coast Music Festival of all places. So random, but he was also so incredible.
D’Angelo has passed away after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was ONLY 51. This is completely devastating. I am in shock.
October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
D’Angelo has passed away after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was ONLY 51. This is completely devastating. I am in shock.
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Part 1 of my "How I Felt" diary is featured in this week's Unbodied, by @britticisms.bsky.social
Unbodied 008: Good Lovin'
On soundtracks, fantasies, and Olivia Dean
theunbodied.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Part 1 of my "How I Felt" diary is featured in this week's Unbodied, by @britticisms.bsky.social
Folks are out in my neighborhood warning each other of ICE spotting with whistles and car horns. Love it. 🙏🏾
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Folks are out in my neighborhood warning each other of ICE spotting with whistles and car horns. Love it. 🙏🏾