We proudly present the 2026 Artists to Watch List, a curated selection of 25 Chicago artists we believe are actively...
AKIA stopped by WHATS THE WORD for a conversation covering everything from tour stories and struggle meals to growing up...
On April 13th 2025, we put together a list that captured the heartbeat of Chicago’s music scene heading into 2025....
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T.I. Pulled up on a club promoter for wrongfully putting his family on a flyer
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