Closed Sessions

Ajani Jones faces fear while “Lucid”

Chicago Rapper Ajani Jones has recently released his “Lucid” official video. Signed to Chicago based label Closed Sessions, Ajani's laser precision skills and imagery make "Lucid" bone-chillingly good. Lucid…

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Jack Larsen grows up by doing 'Push-Ups' on new EP

[spotify]https://open.spotify.com/album/3O4xtX7UdLwMLIQhRgcI7P[/spotify] Let's start with the obvious: Chicago is a hotbed of talent across all genres. Staple indie label Closed Sessions, home to the likes of Kweku Collins, Jamila Woods, Webster…

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WebsterX signs off the summer with "Everfeel"

Milwaukee hometown hero and Closed Sessions signee WebsterX follows up his equal parts grandiose and vexed debut album Daymares with "Everfeel," a track that embodies the final sunset of the summer. Where Daymares…

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Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Closed Sessions is one of Chicago's premier independent record labels, helping to break a number of emerging emcees that have pushed the city's scene to new heights. Additionally, they have brought together…

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Alex Wiley shines on "Ova" [Download]

Chicago's rap game is charging with talent. With so many talented rappers coming out of the city, it comes at no surprise that some of them get overlooked. The rappers…

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Straight No Chase [Week 14]

Welcome back for this week's edition of Straight No Chase, your one-stop shop source for all things hip-hop here on EARMILK. This comprehensive weekly feature aims to share hip-hop based content we may…

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Sir Michael Rocks & Vic Mensa – "So Stupid" (Prod. DJ Babu)

"So Stupid", the latest single off Chicago indie label Closed Sessions' new album, Closed Sessions Vol. 2 boasts a surprising first time collaboration between established rapper Sir Michael Rocks and promising SaveMoney/Kids These Days representative Vic Mensa. …

Ajani Jones faces fear while “Lucid”

Jack Larsen grows up by doing 'Push-Ups' on new EP

WebsterX signs off the summer with "Everfeel"

Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Alex Wiley shines on "Ova" [Download]

Straight No Chase [Week 14]

Sir Michael Rocks & Vic Mensa – "So Stupid" (Prod. DJ Babu)

Ella Collier releases dynamic dance pop hit "ICE QUEEN" [Video]

Lachi talks about her creative process, disability awareness in the music industry, social activism, and more [Interview]

Dave Clark rings the alarm with stirring indie anthem “I Called For You”

Rol3ert’s “HOPE” is an emotional time capsule bridging ’80s nostalgia and modern J-Pop Soul

[Interview] Joss and Gawin tackle a vampire-human love story in BL series 'My Golden Blood'

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

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

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