Rachel Cromidas, Author at Audiofemme

About Rachel Cromidas

Rachel Cromidas is a writer, reporter, and editor in Chicago. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed and the Chicago Tribune. She previously served as the editor-in-chief of the local news site Chicagoist.

ONLY NOISE: “thank u, next” Became My Recovery Anthem After Falling for an Alcoholic
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ONLY NOISE: “thank u, next” Became My Recovery Anthem After Falling for an Alcoholic

ONLY NOISE explores music fandom with poignant personal essays that examine the ways we’re shaped by our chosen soundtrack. This week, Rachel Cromidas explores the healing power of Ariana Grande's most recent pop smash. I never thought I'd be walking around my neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon singing, "I'm so fucking grateful for my ex," [...]