If there were a phrase that could briefly decipher the challenging portfolio of Brandon Stanciell it would be honesty. From viewing the images posted on..
Mercury Retrograde hit March like a Sandstorm, not quite as sweet at Mereba’s, but luckily we’ve had good music to make it through these trying..
UliUlia is a sustainable fashion brand based out of Chicago and Eastern Ukraine. In 2013, Ulia Kordiukova, who is originally from Eastern Ukraine, founded her own..
Lester Rey is incorporating feels into Chicago’s queue of anticipated releases. “Feel” is a direct reflection of Lester Rey’s mood as of late, full of..
Vivian Le’s art is nothing short of intriguing. At first glance, you’re struck with images of innocence, youthfulness, and romance. But, a closer look would..
Calid B. hails from Columbus, Ohio, but has made Chicago his home since he started producing music while attending Columbia college in Chicago. Shortly after..
When we did our Q&A with Naji, we were delightfully surprised to find another voice featured on his EP, Montréal based singer, Sara Diamond. Immediately,..
This month’s Mixtape Monday features some of our Chicago favorites, Solo Sam, a highly favored emcee in the city, Mother Nature, a female hip-hop duo..
If you happen to have a case of the Mondays, we’ve got you covered with some new heat from our fam, DJ LO Kari for..
Jasmine Barber has always been a beacon of spirituality and healing in the Chicago artist community. Known by her moniker J Bambii, her EP Retrograde..
Chicago’s community of musicians, artists, and creators are generational leaders of curation. The city is continually evolving and inspiring the world and paving the way..
From the Hospital to the Runway, Q&A with Charles Jay, URBANE Clothing Designer
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Designer of the colorful palettes that make up URBANE Clothing, Jason Richardson better known as Charles Jay, is a fashion designer that was diagnosed with..
A new year calls for new tunes, and we got some artists and songs to share that have been on our radar since 2018 came..
The de Young Museum in San Francisco, California is has been showcasing a robust and radiant multimedia exhibit titled “Contemporary Muslim Fashions,” featuring an 80..
Chicago’s community of musicians, artists, and creators are generational leaders of curation. The city is continually evolving and inspiring the world and paving the way..
Joy Postell was born and bred in Baltimore, Maryland, and aside from what’s glamourized on television through news outlets or cable TV, there’s a level..
This December give yourself the gift of music and cozy on up to our latest edition of Mixtape Monday! This month we feature new tracks..
We visited the studio of Ghanian artist, Solomon Adufuh, who has made a home in Chicago for almost a decade, and is making waves internationally..
Chicago based Filipinx artist, Lorén Navidad Ibach creates video utopia’s that reimagine and redefine identities. Having grown up in San Bernardino, California as a descendant from..
The Detroit collective DopeDiv stays true to their name releasing their organically dope Hip-Hop project “Coney Run.” DopeDiv’s smooth lyrics, modern-day soulful boom bap like..
Ogechi Anyanwu is a Chicago-based web and graphic designer who is creating a path for herself in the fashion industry under the guise of Eye..
Zsudayka Nzinga opens up her home and her family as she’s known to do in her work, to share her journey of entrepreneurship and ways..
Small town gems are hard to find. When you’re an aspiring musician in a city like Erie, PA, it’s even harder to pave your way..
Born in the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti whilst growing up Winter Haven, Florida at a young age, John Peterson Mezier aka Ali Oyo knew at..
Red Bull is showcasing the beauty of beats of Chicago with their own music festival next month November 3-30, and this is just the beginning...
After releasing her early 2018 EP, Sweet Tooth, Jordanna decided to kick up the heat with her latest single “Eu Quero Voce.” The song is..
As we ease into fall, and the changing of seasons and lovers, we take your ears through a transition from summer to fall vibes with..
Aside from food, we were serving up some looks last weekend at at our FEAST festival! Stylists Sal So Groovy and jellywithnoj joined forces and..
We had a chance to sit down with painter and muralist Langston Allston to dig a bit deeper into what drives him, chat about the..
This Monday and Labor Day we are kicking off the week with a bang! While you’re enjoying the last bits of summer, we’ve got all..
This week we check our pride, wether it be black pride, pride in one’s hometown, or ego in love. We kick things off this week..
This week we cleanse ourselves with the healing waters of Joy Postell out of Baltimore, and learn that beauty is not skin deep like the waters...
From childhood heroes, to African tales, and real life leaders, this week we offer a powerful punch with songs that tell a deeper story of..
It’s another Mixtape Monday, and as we gear you up with our weekly tunes, we are getting ready for the next installment of our summer..
This week’s Mixtape Monday explores identity, relationships, lack thereof, and growth. We reflect and look within from down under with Australia’s MOJO JUJU and look..
Pitchfork Music Festival, in it’s 13th year, was all about celebrating momentous occasions in the journey of an artist. The grounds were buzzing about festival..
Fresh from a marathon music weekend with Pitchfork, we’re back with another light installment this week of songs we’ve been rocking with this week. We..
This week we are getting geared up for Pitchfork’s annual take over of Union Park for Pitchfork Musical Festival this weekend. While this year’s line..
Catrina Jones, the LA based and self taught designer of Nicole Wilson created a movement, not just a fashion line. Having recently just launched a..
This week we are kicking off the first activation of our first festival FEAST at Franklin Park in Chicago! FEAST is an art, music and..
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When Mother Nature takes the stage they exude revolution. The two women are also activists, lyricists, and unapologetically black. The duo is comprised of members,..
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There’s something about summer that makes music all the more worthwhile. Whether you’re beach bumming with a bluetooth, running with headphones or bumpin around in..
From the tomb to the streets, The Gold Effect is breaking ground and spreading wisdom.
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Bringing solid truth and unapologetic expression to your ears, ShinobiNinja is amping up in the streets of New York. This Brooklyn-bred band is known for..
Allowing her art to “speak” for itself, L.A. based artist February James is a natural-born creative. Her unconventional pieces capture the line between grotesque and..
Afrobeat emcee, Lulu Be is stirring the pot with a new hit song and video that just dropped! For her Chicago fans, the “Handle” video..
Yvette Mushimiyimana, who’s stage name is Ibaba, is not the gritty, starving artist type you expect to see with musicians who are releasing their first..
Contemporary artist Leasho Johnson came to Chicago from his home in Sheffield, a small town on the outskirts of Negril in Jamaica to attend The..
Ninety miles west of Chicago’s notorious music and art scene is Milwaukee’s burgeoning Hip-Hop scene. Within the past five years, artists within the city have..
As the year of uncertainty comes to a close, one thing certain is artists and music got us through one of the most challenging years..
Nikko Washington answered the phone on the first ring. Within the first few minutes of the call, it’s immediately clear that he is the kind..
DJ Skoli, is back at it with his colorful mixtapes inspired by Chicago's L train system. So far he's featured mixtapes for the Red, Blue,..
Fashion is a tool of reinvention and Vihanga intends to pivot in confidence with the changing tides. There is no historical example of how to..
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