We proudly present the 2026 Artists to Watch List, a curated selection of 25 Chicago artists we believe are actively...
“Creating is in my blood. I love bringing ideas out of the ether. It’s something that pours out of me,...
“I’ve had people cry at my shows, laugh, dance… that’s what keeps me going. The love people give me in...
“Knowing my music impacts people in a positive way is what inspires me.” Zion Ali is a singer and songwriter...
“Sometimes you just have to stop overthinking, go for it, and do you.” LStreetz is a rising Chicago rapper known...
“No matter what city I’m performing in or what I’m doing, you can hear Chicago in me. Growing up here...
“No matter what I was going through, I always woke up wanting to make music. I’d hear a beat and...
“I want to do more everywhere, not just Chicago. I want to expand my impact to other cities and take...
“I stayed committed because I truly feel like this was chosen for me.” Lil2Posh is redefining the city’s sound with...