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Live from the kitchen table: McKinley Dixon speaks on new album “Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?”[Interview]

From my mama's kitchen table from the other end of a Zoom call, I sat down with Virginia-born, currently Chicago-based rapper/ poet McKinley Dixon on his upcoming monolith of a…

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'DEAD ENDS' is a stunning gem from Piwa

Chicago-based artist Piwa might not be a household name just yet, but after a spin of her new EP DEAD ENDS, you'd be hard pressed to understand why. There aren't polished gems…

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Tyre Hakim debuts reflective verses on new single, “Last Supper” [Video]

Chicago rapper Tyre Hakim showcases his lyricism on latest release, “Last Supper.” The track’s music video is set in a lavish mansion with the rapper accompanied by a beautiful woman.…

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Trauma and nostalgia, innovative merch, and a love for Geminis: a conversation with Chicago’s theMIND [Interview]

EARMILK sat down with Chicago creative theMIND to discuss the deluxe version of his latest album, utilizing fragrance as a piece of merchandise, and how Geminis deserve much more love.…

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Open Mike Eagle announces new album with new song "i'll fight you"

One of the most prolific names in art rap, Open Mike Eagle, opens a new era with a new song titled "i'll fight you", produced by the legendary Diamond D. a tape…

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theMIND reaches new artistic heights with SUMMIT

The Ty Dolla Sign of Conscious Rap, theMIND has been one of the most familiar features present in the underground hip hop space amidst the neo-soul renaissance, providing vocals for…

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Worry Club return with genre-blending EP 'ur not real'

Chicago's Worry Club have returned with a fresh new EP called ur not real. Following up engaging indie laced singles such as "Pretty Face" and "Lately" with John the Ghost,…

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Fastmoney Ant drops new trap anthem “Crash Out”

Chicago rapper Fastmoney Ant gets back to the basics on latest release, “Crash Out.” Serving crisp bars over a bass-heavy hip-hop beat, the artist describes his experience in the streets…

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Blvck Svm connects with Sebastian Kamae for fresh new EP 'fiftypercentgratuity'

Blvck Svm has conneced with Dutch producer Sebastian Kamae for a fresh new EP called fiftypercentgratuity. Originally from Floria, Svm moved to to the midwest to attend the University of…

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Ebony Loren offers up relatable anthem "Phone Static"

Virality in music comes with a double-edged sword of newfound fame and notoriety, paired with the overwhelming anxiety of trying to best capitalize on your 'moment'. It also brings with…

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Chicago’s rising electronic talent Kice shares piano house single, "Stuck With You"

Cited as the biggest track of his career, “Stuck With You” is the latest project from rising Chicago talent Kice. Following the release of his 2020 producer debut “How Do…

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G King and Blank Face Villain present a refreshing take on underground hip-hop with 'BLANK FACE KING'

Brooklyn-by-way-of-Detroit rapper G King and Chicago-based producer Blank Face Villain have shared a new collaborative EP titled BLANK FACE KING. The duo, who first began working together back in 2017, have…

Live from the kitchen table: McKinley Dixon speaks on new album “Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?”[Interview]

'DEAD ENDS' is a stunning gem from Piwa

Tyre Hakim debuts reflective verses on new single, “Last Supper” [Video]

Trauma and nostalgia, innovative merch, and a love for Geminis: a conversation with Chicago’s theMIND [Interview]

Open Mike Eagle announces new album with new song "i'll fight you"

theMIND reaches new artistic heights with SUMMIT

Worry Club return with genre-blending EP 'ur not real'

Fastmoney Ant drops new trap anthem “Crash Out”

Blvck Svm connects with Sebastian Kamae for fresh new EP 'fiftypercentgratuity'

Ebony Loren offers up relatable anthem "Phone Static"

Chicago’s rising electronic talent Kice shares piano house single, "Stuck With You"

G King and Blank Face Villain present a refreshing take on underground hip-hop with 'BLANK FACE KING'

Yella Yella turns comparison into confidence on new single "Perfect"

THEOS is the sound of the future of French house with Disco-leaning "Love Me Right"

Jamie Fine chats new EP 'Everything Led Me To You', inspiring fans, mental health and more [Interview]

Irem Bektar chats rhythm, language, and the art of miscommunication [Interview]

Åsa Orbison shares elegant yet rich "Lullaby of Birdland" from upcoming project 'Swedish Jazz Standards'

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

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

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