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Jontan shares wistful new single "Amélie"

Chicago-based artist Jontan has shared a new single, “Amélie”. Jontan, the songwriting outlet of Jonathan Gardner, has announced his second album The Yellow House, led by his latest wistful single…

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Indent combines lo-fi, slowcore, and way more on "a canon event" [EP]

If you've been searching for a distinct blend of lo-fi and slowcore to start your year, Chicago-based Indent has already provided us with just that. A canon event is the…

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Myra Keyes delivers dark, addictive electro-pop with "Foam" ahead of upcoming album

Meet Chicago-based singer-songwriter Myra Keyes—an artist so badass, you might want to gatekeep her music just for fun, because she’s that interesting and talented. Her new single, “Foam,” kicks off…

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Ajani Jones and Kweku Collins tap into something special on "High Tolerance"

“High Tolerance” is the latest single from hip-hop and neo-soul artist Ajani Jones, hailing from Chicago’s South Side, and multi-talented producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper Kweku Collins, based in Evanston, Illinois.…

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Chicago's Kaicrewsade Announces New Mixtape With "#Beeper!!!!"

After a few months of resting, playing shows, Chicago's Kaicrewsade returns with a big new single and even bigger news. The man who knows no rest, Kaicrewside is an jazz enthusiast…

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Niko Xidas lights a spark with dreamy new single “Youniverse”

Meet alt-pop, Chicago-based singer-songwriter and producer Niko Xidas—an artist who melds stream-of-consciousness-style writing with vivid sonic textures that refuse to stick to any static formula. Xidas has contributed to hundreds…

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Star Bandz on the rise with deluxe release of "Estrella", upcoming tour, and more [Interview]

For teen rap phenom Star Bandz, the story of her rise is as written as they come. The origin point to her buzz starts right before her 16th birthday, when…

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Hy noah wants you to love yourself with new single "you say (you love yourself so prove it)"

The latest from the Chicago producer, artist demonstrates a flower of ambition, ready to bloom. Hy Noah is a moderately young artist, who's been an avid music fan since his…

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Saba and No ID release hypnotic single "Woes of the World"

Influential Chicago rapper Saba and production legend No ID have released a new song called "Woes of the World". A single from their highly anticipated collaborative album From The Private Collection Of Saba And…

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Five Rising Rappers To Watch For In 2025

After a stellar 2024 filled with countless impressive releases, rap is breathing new life and looking reenergized heading into 2025. Within the past year, fans enjoyed various standout moments credited…

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Chicago's Kaicrewsade Makes 2025 Splash with 'boolin!'

After having the strongest debut year, Kaicrewsade is back with another dynamic addition to his arsenal of jazz infused raps. 2024 was an incredible year for Kaicrewsade. Despite dropping…

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Saba Shows his inner thoughts as he reflects with his new record

SABA SHOWED US THAT WE ALL SHOULD REFLECT ON WHERE WE STAND WITH OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Chicago Native Rhymer Saba blesses us with a truly transparent record as he…

Jontan shares wistful new single "Amélie"

Indent combines lo-fi, slowcore, and way more on "a canon event" [EP]

Myra Keyes delivers dark, addictive electro-pop with "Foam" ahead of upcoming album

Ajani Jones and Kweku Collins tap into something special on "High Tolerance"

Chicago's Kaicrewsade Announces New Mixtape With "#Beeper!!!!"

Niko Xidas lights a spark with dreamy new single “Youniverse”

Star Bandz on the rise with deluxe release of "Estrella", upcoming tour, and more [Interview]

Hy noah wants you to love yourself with new single "you say (you love yourself so prove it)"

Saba and No ID release hypnotic single "Woes of the World"

Five Rising Rappers To Watch For In 2025

Chicago's Kaicrewsade Makes 2025 Splash with 'boolin!'

Saba Shows his inner thoughts as he reflects with his new record

Tangerine Cassette turns heartbreak into art with bold new album “ROLL THE CREDITS”

Olina find strength in softness and emotional honesty in new EP “By The Book”

Ananda Xenia Shakti blends devotion and fearlessness on immersive new single “The Perfumed Garden”

Shelita charts an emotional course on “Sailors”

Jeff Vidov blends latin fire and rock energy on new single “Take a Ride”

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

J Consult : Transforming hit music into a bankable financial asset

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022