In the Windy City [insert narrative here]

I'm moving to Chicago soon [insert story of a girl from the hill country moving to the big city]. I've packed t-shirts and snowboots, my laptop and camera, and not much else. I'm not sure what to assume of my life in the windy city, but I look forward to whatever lies ahead [insert cliche personal discoveries, life changing decisions, lack of sleep].

I love the following examples for their representation of Chicago. First up, Wilco's "I am trying to break your heart." On its own, the video stands as a good introduction to Chicago aesthetics 101.



Next up, Ferris Bueller and The Beatles' "Twist and Shout." What suburban youth doesn't fantasize about their own Bueller-ticker-tape parade moment?



And of course Sufjan, how could I ever forget you (and Karen O?!).

"Maps to Chicago" - Sufjan Stevens vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs



I'm ready for this place [insert Chicago, Windy City, Chi-town].

I tried to write a witty ACL fest title, but all I got was this stupid shirt.

Oh, hello there! I guess I didn't see you waiting there...for three months.

So it seems ACL fest is here again! Are you prepared? We're here to help!

PHOENIX.
They're talented. They're adorable. They're French. See them. (But don't get in our way--we want to be at the very front!)




ANDREW BIRD.
We feel like his unearthly avian whistling belongs outside; how perfect.




YEAH YEAH YEAHS/KINGS OF LEON.
Ma-ah-aa-ah-aa-aaps, WAIT: this sex is on fire!






See you there!

Luuurve <3 <3 <3,
Tilly and Thom