The next big thing: 6 Chicago music artists to watch out for
Baha Bank$ If you're looking for the next great Chicago-based female MC, look no further than Baha Bank$, a South Side rapper poised to break through to the mainstream. Like...
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Half Gringa has music to make, and a pandemic isn’t going to get in the way of it
Releasing an album during a global pandemic is not the ideal situation for most artists, but as Izzy Olive of Half Gringa said, her new record, "Force to Reckon," has...
Chicago rapper DramaGirl melds art and activism, a spark created by an urge to do something, to make something more than music
Art and activism have always gone hand-in-hand. But recent events throughout the city of Chicago and across the nation have created a stronger desire for artists of all stripes to...
Through 15 years and more than 1,000 podcasts, Jaime Black and Dynasty Podcasts have been there, from Chance the Rapper to Smashing Pumpkins
Chicago, like any other great music city, has weathered its ups and downs. New scenes and genres grow organically, then, hopefully, burst onto the national and international stage, seemingly overnight....
Hideout Chicago is putting the spotlight on up-and-comers while also taking streaming to a higher profile with ‘To The Front’
When it comes to innovation during these unprecedented times, the Hideout remains a leader. This comes as no surprise for fans who've followed the beloved music venue for years. Before...
Chicago set designer Michael Apostolos — who has worked with Chance the Rapper, Billie Eilish — hasn’t let coronavirus slow him down
Flashy concerts may be on hold as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, but that hasn't stopped the work of Michael Apostolos. The 25-year-old Chicagoan remains an in-demand...
SituationChicago isn’t waiting for any coronavirus bailout for local venues, as artists such as Jeff Tweedy and OK Go gather to try to make a difference
With no end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight, the Chicago music community continues to search for meaningful solutions and stopgaps to sustain the industry. While some artists have held...
Chicago musicians are leaving the U.S. to find places to perform and make a living
During a time when most Americans are choosing to stay home, a select few local musicians and DJs are choosing to go where the performances are — even if it...
Chicago rapper G Herbo, in looking for a path out of the cycles of violence in his life, started a Black mental health outreach project
"I don't believe in coincidences," said rapper G Herbo. "I believe in cause and effect." For Herbo, born Herbert Randall Wright III, the last two years have been monumentally transformative,...
The idea of getting away from it all with Quicksails only seems like a pun, instead it’s a musical respite
There is no time like the present for Ben Billington's "microadventures." In what can easily be described as "an increasingly difficult year" for most people (not just musicians), musical surprises...