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Britt Julious

@britticisms.bsky.social
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Music critic for Chicago Tribune. Occasional freelance writer and editor. The last girl on the dance floor. 🪩✨ HIT ME UP: brittjulio.us

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Peter Krause is such a Comfort Actor to me. I’ve been following him around from show to show for like 20+ years.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Oh! We forgot to call you and reschedule.” - my rheumatologist’s office after I spent an hour and a half commuting in the rain to my twice a year appointment for an autoimmune disease. OH OKAY COOL NO PROBLEM WHO CARES NOT ME
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You say something stupid and then you turn your comments off? Don’t be a coward. I’m not gonna troll you. I just need to know how other people are trolling you.
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Beacon Press @beaconpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🗣️ Get in formation, BeyHive of Evanston! Zora’s Place is hosting @antoniajadeking.bsky.social’s event on September 15 to chat about her book, BEYONCÉ—ONE OF ONE, with @roysterfr.bsky.social and @britticisms.bsky.social. There’s still time to RSVP! buff.ly/2Gf8xUp
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9/15 - One of One: A Beyoncé Love Letter Experience by Zora's Place
Get tickets and support Zora's Place by becoming a member
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Next goal.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
City girls up +1000. Let’s put Shailene Woodley in everything.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I saw a Waymo just now. I saw a man DRIVING a Waymo just now. First time for both. So many questions.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Just saw my mom get hit on by a man 25 years her junior while my father watched in amusement. “She can handle herself.” 😂
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
My free event, “Vulnerability as Legacy,” takes place tomorrow at UChicago’s Green Line Performing Arts Center. It’s a listening session! It’s a panel! It’s a dance party! And we’ll be discussing how vulnerability in music secures artistic legacy. RSVP: artsandpubliclife.org/apl-events-c...
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Vulnerability as Legacy — Arts + Public Life
Explore how vulnerability in songwriting creates lasting artistic legacy.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
After avoiding her for nearly a year and a half, I saw the Black Female Trumpie who was (I kid you not) listening to the 20th anniversary edition of Beyoncé’s “B-Day” album and refused to look me in the eye. You can’t make this shit up! “I don’t remember you being a Beyoncé fan!” I said.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Hi, you want an uber?” - a random man yells as I walk down the street alone at night, as if, after a decade, I’m naive enough to not know how to call for one.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Thank you!
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Mike Bennett @mrhonorama.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
About the only bad thing I can say about Chicago singer Sparklmami's debut album is that it's only 25 minutes long. It's quite, quite good. As is this @britticisms.bsky.social profile of her that's in today's Tribune. Gift link: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/12/s...
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Column: Sparklmami’s debut album ‘In This Body’ pulls from her Chicago memories
Sparklmami, along with her collaborators, has created a grounded record rooted in the past, memory, and how the spirit of community helps shape us into the people we were always meant to be.
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✨🌯 jamie @glitterburrito.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“Where I am is a vessel of possibility, of love to give, of desire and capableness and joy stifled by the gap of where I want to be and where I currently am.” - @britticisms.bsky.social she tears me up and spreads me like heart shaped confetti every installment of EMBODIED
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Unbodied 011: STARVED, Part One
When yearning is not enough.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
It’s like we’re just supposed to stick our heads in the sand or something. I’m so sick of it.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I am so goddamn tired of this reckless, violent patriarchical, hypermasculine bullshit destroying people’s lives. Destroying children’s lives. WHEN ARE WE GOING TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL FUCKING ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM OF WHO IS DOING THIS?
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
That was so beautiful and satisfying. Thank you, Bad Bunny!
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Agreed. I should really have one for each purse so I’ll always know I’m prepared!
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Apparently, it’s “off putting” for me to tell a man I have a switchblade in my purse when he asks “why it’s so heavy.” I also mentioned my inhaler, EpiPen and wallet, but I guess those aren’t as interesting. 😒
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Love a “bad” woman from infinity to infinity.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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! 😂
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"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...
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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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
It’s all light from here.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I prefer clothing that is more beautiful than functional.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Black Friday sucks unless you’re a Black girl purchasing your yearly bundles and faux locs for 40-50% off.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Really enjoying Raye’s new single, especially because of the bridge. Bring back bridges!
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
OMG! Will definitely check this out. Just from looking at the lead image, I agree with including “Round and Round.” It’s in my top 5 and I was just recommending it to friends again this weekend.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
First time in my 25 years of going to shows where they had to confiscate a potential weapon from me. 😬
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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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Martha Bayne @marthabayne.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I am skilled at making my most boring and embarassing moments equally compelling.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
And I love you 🤗
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Angel
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I am NOT your Mommy. I WILL crush your spirit and laugh about it later.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The feedback was good! Everything worked out! Do the thing if it takes you two minutes or two days!
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
$188 in tariffs for one item?!? 😭
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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. 🥴
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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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Danyel Smith @danyelsmith.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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 🕊️💔
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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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Nate Patrin 🎧 @natepatrin.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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
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D'Angelo - Devil's Pie
YouTube video by kordtyb
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects the Black community, and we have a lower survival rate. This makes me so sad. Fifty one is SO young.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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.
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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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✨🌯 jamie @glitterburrito.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Part 1 of my "How I Felt" diary is featured in this week's Unbodied, by @britticisms.bsky.social
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Unbodied 008: Good Lovin'
On soundtracks, fantasies, and Olivia Dean
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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Folks are out in my neighborhood warning each other of ICE spotting with whistles and car horns. Love it. 🙏🏾
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