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Catapulted into the spotlight by some canny guest appearances—including Disclosure's “Latch” and Naughty Boy's “La La La”—singer-songwriter Smith boasts a wonderfully smooth and delicate voice. Despite making his name with a pair of dance-pop hits, Smith's own albums are melancholy affairs, characterized by mopey piano ballads outfitted lyrics that wallow in the downsides of romance and love. Still, it's difficult to not be captivated by the vocal gymnastics of this capable pop crooner.
Spy some of Chicago's most beautiful buildings on an architecture river cruise
Check out all of Chicago’s landmarks from the air on this exciting helicopter tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery and taste Rhine Hall's signature apple brandy
Lengthen, strengthen and tone your muscles in a pilates class at Lou Conte Dance Studio
Hit up several pubs and speakeasies in the Loop and South Loop on this boozy tour
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Gorgeous boulevards give way to a flury of restaurants, bars and nightlife
Hyde Park is home to one of the most prestigious colleges in the country, as well as a great cultural scene
Humboldt Park is a West Side neighborhood with no shortage of attractions
Pilsen is one of the most recognizable neighborhoods in the city, with vibrant art, food, shopping and more
Located on the shores of Lake Michiagn, this North Side neighborhood is brimming with things to do
Once a railroad depot, Irving Park is still easy to reach by train (if you're taking the Blue Line) and boasts an array of dive bars and coffee shops that are worth searching out
Antique shops and neighborhood pubs make this part of North Center extra special
Just north of Logan Square, you'll find beautiful old buildings and delicious Polish cuisine
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