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Browse the full May 12, 2022 issue. Download a free PDF of the print issue.

Northwestern audiologist Jasleen Singh uses a prestigious new grant to research how self-fitted over-the-counter hearing aids might connect more people with care.

by Jamie Ludwig

How to tell by listening whether your steam radiator is healthy, out of alignment, or harboring a dire malefic presence

by Katie Prout

Chicago has quietly expanded the surveillance technology’s footprint—but it’s still disproportionately listening to Black and Brown communities.

by Grace Del Vecchio and Matt Chapman

Films that omit music and sound can be transformative, instructive, and all the more beautiful.

by Joshua Minsoo Kim

Chicago’s silent film accompanists deliver the music.

by Kathleen Sachs

The maddening repetition of Philip Glass’s “Music Box” in 1992’s Candyman and its 2021 sequel

by Noah Berlatsky

Not interested in Rosetta Stone or Duolingo? Try subtitles.

by Janaya Greene

The Chicago foley artist explains the history and practice of the craft that gave us slapsticks and thunder sheets.

by Kerry Reid

What does a neighborhood sound like? And what does that mean?

by Salem Collo-Julin

Englewood rapper Heavy Crownz blends art and community organizing.

by Alejandro Hernandez

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