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Britt Julious

@britticisms.bsky.social

Music critic for Chicago Tribune. Occasional freelance writer and editor. The last girl on the dance floor. πŸͺ©βœ¨ HIT ME UP: http://brittjulio.us

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Deep insight into yourself, even (or maybe especially) when it is painful, can be so freeing. You’re not wrong. It’s not all in your head. This IS how it is, even when it sucks.

Now you can move forward.

09.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That was so beautiful and satisfying. Thank you, Bad Bunny!

09.02.2026 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. I should really have one for each purse so I’ll always know I’m prepared!

02.02.2026 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently, it’s β€œoff putting” for me to tell a man I have a switchblade in my purse when he asks β€œwhy it’s so heavy.” I also mentioned my inhaler, EpiPen and wallet, but I guess those aren’t as interesting. πŸ˜’

02.02.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love a β€œbad” woman from infinity to infinity.

20.01.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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! πŸ˜‚

20.01.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

"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...

13.01.2026 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s all light from here.

22.12.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I prefer clothing that is more beautiful than functional.

12.12.2025 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Wait! Jacob Anderson is Raleigh Ritchie?!? One of his first singles was one of the first things I ever reviewed at Pitchfork. πŸ₯Ί That makes me so happy.

10.12.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Black Friday sucks unless you’re a Black girl purchasing your yearly bundles and faux locs for 40-50% off.

29.11.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really enjoying Raye’s new single, especially because of the bridge. Bring back bridges!

26.11.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

OMG! Will definitely check this out. Just from looking at the lead image, I agree with including β€œRound and Round.” It’s in my top 5 and I was just recommending it to friends again this weekend.

18.11.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

First time in my 25 years of going to shows where they had to confiscate a potential weapon from me. 😬

14.11.2025 04:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love to be talked to like an idiot by a man about my own illnesses and disabilities. So helpful. Just what I need.

13.11.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

07.11.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am skilled at making my most boring and embarassing moments equally compelling.

05.11.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I read a journal entry out loud to my therapist who said she was β€œriveted” and that it was β€œbetter than the last thing” she β€œgot on kindle.”

β€œNever stop writing!” And it was just me writing about a situationship.

05.11.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And I love you πŸ€—

29.10.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Angel

29.10.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am NOT your Mommy. I WILL crush your spirit and laugh about it later.

29.10.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The feedback was good! Everything worked out! Do the thing if it takes you two minutes or two days!

23.10.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

$188 in tariffs for one item?!? 😭

22.10.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

22.10.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know there’s a whole meme about β€œfinally doing the thing you put off for weeks and it only took a few minutes,” but I just finally did my β€œthing” and it took two days. πŸ₯΄

22.10.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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.

20.10.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’”

14.10.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 982    πŸ” 314    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 31

One of his most powerful, critical tracks ever. Honestly, this record was kind of underrated while still being highly praised and celebrated.

14.10.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
D'Angelo - Devil's Pie
YouTube video by kordtyb D'Angelo - Devil's Pie

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

14.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 196    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects the Black community, and we have a lower survival rate. This makes me so sad. Fifty one is SO young.

14.10.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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