Hugo Reyes has spent that last 10 or 15 year listening to music and going to shows in Chicago. He's also been writing in-depth articles about the emo, punk and hardcore scenes for places like The Alternative (@GetAlternative), Twitter (@hvreyes5) and his Medium page (hugoreyes-36858.medium.com). You can also catch him on the podcast "Watch Me Pod". We're excited to talk with Hugo about his love of music, what he's listening to and writing about and the things he loves about Chicago.

Time Stamps:

1:40: We are joined today with Hugo Reyes

2:15: How'd you get involved in the music scene?

10: Occasionally a toxic place like Twitter can be a place for good

11:45: There is so much information at you out there, hard to find bands at times

15: What was your first a ha punk moment in chicago?

17:20: Was there anyone along the way in the scene who helped show you the ropes?

20:45: Pre-pandemic how many shows were you going to a week?

22:30: How do you choose what you are going to write about?

29:31: Let's talk about emo - when did the perception of emo change?

34: As a writer, do you want to write about things you love and feel passionate about, or do you like writing about stuff you don't like?

39:50: What bands are exciting to you at the moment?

43: Deep dish or thin crust?

45: Favorite venue to see shows at?

46:55: What makes the Chicago music scene unique?

48:55: Favorite record store?

51:40: What have you been listening to lately?

55: Favorite cheap drink?

57: Brendan Kelly story

58: Tell us about Watch Me Pod