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the Kii, Mick Jenkins and Serious Klein unite for the swaggering "I Beg To Differ"

Since their debut less than a year ago, German hip-hop duo the Kii have fast established themselves as an unrelenting new force that pumps nothing but hits. Now five singles in,…

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DJ Schwa and Name Does Not Matter return to vinyl with 'Obsolete' remixes

DJ Schwa and Name Does Not Matter teamed up last year to deliver a wicked concoction; now they're back — on vinyl — with remixes from two of the best…

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"HUH?" is an addictive hyper-funk romp for Chicago's Serena Isioma

There's a lot to be said about Chicago artist Serena Isioma and only so many words to say it with. Vibrant, eclectic, vivacious, one-of-a-kind; they seemingly possess the incredibly unique gift to…

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Dayna Roman pays homage to her heritage with "Petra"

Born in Jordan, but raised in Chicago, Dayna Roman is bringing a fresh blend of sounds to house music; combining influences from both her middle eastern heritage and her love…

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Heidi Sabertooth and Drakkar Noir release murky split EP, 'The Sleep of Reason'

Drakkar Noir and Heidi Sabertooth have joined forces for the first time to release a split EP brimming with moody techno and electro cuts. The Sleep of Reason is inspired…

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'Claustrophobic' walks us through the mind of Smba

In what has been somewhat of an uphill battle, mental health awareness in modern music is just beginning to become more widely accepted and appreciated. Chicago rapper Smba has long been a…

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Cece Maravilla injects their own alt-pop flavor into "TLSD"

Chicago-based Cece Maravilla exists in their own little world. With a hazy and laidback ambiance that is best described as shoegaze-adjacent music that fits into the growing millennial-tinged alt-pop space, Maravilla exudes a…

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SG Ali continues a run of lyrical dominance on new visual for "Long Way" [Video]

There's just some songs that seem to check all the boxes; lyrical delivery, concise message, infinitely replayable melody. "Long Way" by Chicago rapper SG Ali is one of those songs. Combining flawless…

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Mother Nature share exciting new banger "GOOFIEZ"

Rap duo Mother Nature have shared a new single called "GOOFIEZ", featuring fellow Chicago heavyweight Valee, and Boathouse. Mother Nature is a duo made up of rappers Klevah and TRUTH.…

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Ace Hashimoto makes the Korean connect with pH-1 for new video "GIRLS"

After breaking his hiatus with the Thundercat-assisted “VAPORWAVES”, Chicago singer and producer Ace Hashimoto has unveiled details of his upcoming album Play.Make.Believe. and sweetened the tea with a new song…

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Marshall Jefferson revives the Ten City classic "Devotion" ahead of forthcoming reunion album [Premiere]

In 1987 the iconic Ten City released the classic Chicago house record "Devotion". Today, the original producer of Ten city and house music legend, Marshall Jefferson revives the classic…

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Joey Burbs pursues his dreams on “Day Job” [Video]

Chicago musician Joey Burbs has shared a new visual for his single "Day Job". Burbs first broke onto the music scene with his 2019 album Not in That Order, an…

the Kii, Mick Jenkins and Serious Klein unite for the swaggering "I Beg To Differ"

DJ Schwa and Name Does Not Matter return to vinyl with 'Obsolete' remixes

"HUH?" is an addictive hyper-funk romp for Chicago's Serena Isioma

Dayna Roman pays homage to her heritage with "Petra"

Heidi Sabertooth and Drakkar Noir release murky split EP, 'The Sleep of Reason'

'Claustrophobic' walks us through the mind of Smba

Cece Maravilla injects their own alt-pop flavor into "TLSD"

SG Ali continues a run of lyrical dominance on new visual for "Long Way" [Video]

Mother Nature share exciting new banger "GOOFIEZ"

Ace Hashimoto makes the Korean connect with pH-1 for new video "GIRLS"

Marshall Jefferson revives the Ten City classic "Devotion" ahead of forthcoming reunion album [Premiere]

Joey Burbs pursues his dreams on “Day Job” [Video]

Alto Key shares an honest and pure songwriting journey in "you're honestly doing so well"

Seasonal Falls returns with “Fun Crumbles”

Frankie Bird captures the heart of indie pop on “Up Until Now” [Album]

NEEB makes an unforgettable first impression with their debut album, “Take To The Sky”

Millpool shares raw emotion and sonic chaos on “One Last Midnight”

UK Festivals Wrapped Up: A diverse weekend of music, food and culture

DNORRI is a breakout voice built for musical resonance and connection

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

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