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Bird x Butterfly take listeners on an emotional journey with debut album 'Origami Hotel' [Album Review]

Korean-American duo Bird x Butterfly have released their debut album Origami Hotel. Made up of members Frances Kang and Paul Kim, the album is a beautiful blend of cinematic indie-pop…

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Your Stepdad shares refreshing, versatile new project ‘glowop genesis’

Chicago artist Your Stepdad has never been interested in following a predictable path. Emerging from the city's underground under earlier names like Doowop and Steppops before embracing the moniker that…

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How the inaugural Forever Mine Festival highlights Chicago's historical roots in House music, and its synergy with R&B

During the sunny Memorial day Weekend in Chicago, Windy City Events hosted the inaugural Forever Mine Festival, which highlighted Chicago’s historical roots in house music and its connection to R…

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Tamarrow releases uplifting new single "I Am Enough"

Chicago artist Tamarrow is continuing to carve out his place with the release of his latest single, “I Am Enough.” Drawing from a wide range of influences, the independent artist…

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Heather Mall embraces the beauty of being seen on "Strawberry Cinnamon"

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, singer-songwriter Heather Mall is a classically trained “songbird” who recently released her debut 12-song album, Calliope, which explores themes of loss, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Mall says…

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Sol ignites the fire on “Talk to me”

Sól is an artist who invites you into her world. Reminiscent of 1970s soul singers like Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams, she creates an intimate and soft universe where she…

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Evann McIntosh releases jazz-inspired sophomore EP 'Fantasy Fuel' [EP Review]

Singer-songwriter Evann McIntosh has released their sophomore album Fantasy Fuel. Made up of ten tracks covering subjects such as desire, projection, miscommunication, and the need to move forward when you’re…

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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…

Bird x Butterfly take listeners on an emotional journey with debut album 'Origami Hotel' [Album Review]

Your Stepdad shares refreshing, versatile new project ‘glowop genesis’

How the inaugural Forever Mine Festival highlights Chicago's historical roots in House music, and its synergy with R&B

Tamarrow releases uplifting new single "I Am Enough"

Heather Mall embraces the beauty of being seen on "Strawberry Cinnamon"

Sol ignites the fire on “Talk to me”

Evann McIntosh releases jazz-inspired sophomore EP 'Fantasy Fuel' [EP Review]

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!!!!"

Kovei unites culture and conviction on the anthemic new hip-hop single "Mercy"

Substratos finds strength in reflection with the cinematic rock finale "Alive Within the Silence"

88 ULTRA's "Florida Keys" delivers a cinematic hip-hop experience wrapped in atmosphere and consequence

Hurricane accomplishes exactly that with "CYCLES"

Séhkou's "Psalms 13:1–2 (How Long) [Notebook's Lament]" turns lament into a powerful expression of faith and reflection

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

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