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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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Three of Nolan Wells’ friends have filed a defamation lawsuit against Terrell Owens over a social media post demanding their...
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Inside Dunbar Vocational Career Academy on Chicago’s South Side, a heartfelt project rooted in love and resilience is making a...
Ju Jilla is a Chicago-bred rapper whose music lives at the intersection of street wisdom and sharp intellect. Emerging in...
Moonn is an emerging artist building a unique sound rooted in emotion, energy, and intention. Blending raw storytelling with atmospheric...
Kayo is a Chicago-based artist blending sharp Midwest lyricism with global soundscapes. Known for his introspective bars, relentless flow, and...
Woes is a 30-year-old Chicago-born alt/rap artist redefining what it means to move independent. After falling out of both high...
m.e.h. is a queer, Baltimore-bred, Chicago-based artist with a genre-bending and powerhouse vocal style like no other. m.e.h.’s debut album...
Chicago artist MVTE is carving out her own lane with a one-of-a-kind voice, effortless flow, and deeply relatable lyrics. Blending...
Sherrionn is a singer, songwriter, and audio engineer from Chicago, known for her soulful music that blends narrative and genuine...
“Since we first started this business we overcame hella adversity and came out on top every time.” Chicago small business...
