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Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM is Chicago’s only NPR Music affiliate and only Urban Alternative station — the first of its kind in the country. We strive to highlight and uplift artists and changemakers breaking through the noise, both in and out of Chicago. Our goal is to make listeners say and feel: THIS is what Chicago sounds like. Dig deeper into our stories and conversations at Vocalo.org. Vocalo is a subsidiary of Chicago Public Media, and is the sister station to WBEZ Chicago.


Episode Date
Chicago-rooted singer Sophia Galaté embarks on her debut headlining tour
Mar 19, 2026
DRAMA: Live at the Salt Shed!
Jan 28, 2026
Julian Davis Reid on "Vocation" and finding softness through the piano
Jan 12, 2026
Sleeping at Last on holiday orchestral arrangements & “Turning Page”
Nov 25, 2025
Frsh Waters and MFnMelo of Pivot Gang talk John Walt Day and giving back to Chicago
Nov 21, 2025
Midnight Til Morning talk international tours and “Building the Band”
Nov 13, 2025
Chicago duo JEFF K%NZ and Theisy throw some paint on "PIGMENTS"
Nov 11, 2025
Sophia Galaté claims the spotlight with "For My Own Entertainment"
Nov 10, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet brings funk band The Main Squeeze onstage for “Wabash & You”
Nov 05, 2025
Chicago’s Wyatt Waddell has seen the light
Oct 17, 2025
Patchwork Inc. shares the spirit of session songwriting with Chicago on new EP
Oct 16, 2025
Nico Segal & The Social Experiment celebrate the 10th anniversary of groundbreaking “Surf”
Oct 14, 2025
Madison McFerrin takes her album to Chicago this Scorpio season
Sep 24, 2025
The Reel Critic: Family, football and faith in “HIM”
Sep 19, 2025
Rich Robbins' "IN GOOD TASTE" was made in good company
Sep 04, 2025
DJ Hiroko Yamamura talks ARC Music Fest and the joy of B2B sets
Aug 28, 2025
The Reel Critic breaks down Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" into "8 C's"
Aug 21, 2025
Chicago's Mike DFG reveals his alter ego
Aug 18, 2025
The Fly Honey Show — a combo of dance, burlesque and great party — declares a grand finale
Jul 15, 2025
The Reel Critic shares thoughts on ‘John Wick: Ballerina’
Jun 06, 2025
Yukimi embraces the healing nature of sadness on her debut solo album 'For You'
Apr 24, 2025
'Sinners' is a cautionary tale through music history
Apr 18, 2025
Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma explores a new universe on cosmic-themed ‘StarX Lover’
Apr 14, 2025
Formerly-DIY venue Bookclub takes over Elbo Room
Mar 14, 2025
'Daughters' is a powerful documentary touching on love, loss and redemption
Mar 07, 2025
How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style
Mar 05, 2025
An Oscars breakdown with The Reel Critic
Feb 27, 2025
Melanin, Roots, and Culture returns to celebrate Black History Month at the Music Box Theatre
Feb 25, 2025
'Captain America: Brave New World' is about "redemption, revenge and renewal"
Feb 25, 2025
Black Alphabet celebrates Black and queer stories with a mini film fest at Center on Halsted
Feb 20, 2025
“Texas Hold ‘Em” producer Killah B says his versatility came from Chicago roots
Feb 20, 2025
Ke Huy Quan stars in Valentine’s-themed action film ‘Love Hurts’
Feb 14, 2025
Ian Fitchuk is the Chicago-rooted Grammy nominee for Producer of the Year
Jan 30, 2025
‘One of Them Days’ has “heart, humor and humanity”
Jan 17, 2025
Chicago rapper Cassius Tae on the art of freestyling and ‘making songs for women’
Jan 16, 2025
Chicago musician Senite doesn’t let anyone box her into one genre
Jan 16, 2025
In 'Unstoppable,' wrestler Anthony Robles' journey stands out as a story for the ages
Jan 10, 2025
Ric Wilson shares disco love with new single and New Year’s Eve party
Dec 17, 2024
‘Albany Road’ explores resentment, reconciliation and repentance
Dec 13, 2024
Chicago artist Aksel brings the “tropical vibes” with new music
Dec 09, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘The Piano Lesson’ challenges viewers to confront their past and consider their legacy
Dec 06, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Juror #2’ breaks little new ground
Dec 06, 2024
“Green Light For Change” brings traffic stop data to community forum
Dec 03, 2024
The O’My’s return to their roots with a Metro show full of Chicago talent
Nov 25, 2024
Chicago singer m.e.h. on how to cultivate a fearless personal style
Nov 19, 2024
Holy horror: ‘Heretic’ explores the dark side of devotion
Nov 15, 2024
Pitchfork Music Festival won't return to Chicago next year
Nov 13, 2024
John David Washington says his role in ‘The Piano Lesson’ made him a better artist
Nov 08, 2024
‘Here’ brings audiences on a journey through the past
Nov 05, 2024
Chicago rapper Roy Kinsey is opening a ‘Rapbrary’ to honor hip-hop’s literary contributions
Oct 30, 2024
Adam Elliot hopes 'Memoir of a Snail' makes audiences laugh and cry
Oct 25, 2024
Chicago artist Sparklmami on “fajas,” the art of confessional music and those long-fingered gloves
Oct 24, 2024
‘The Piano Lesson’ adaptation opens Chicago International Film Festival
Oct 18, 2024
‘Joker’ sequel “intrigues, but doesn’t quite satisfy”
Oct 10, 2024
Chicago Fashion Week returns to the runway after more than a decade
Oct 09, 2024
Fashion in Chicago music: “Getting Dressed” with Chicago singer Manasseh
Oct 03, 2024
‘Young King’ puts the spotlight on Black life and love
Sep 24, 2024
Pivot Gang makes Millennium Park headlining debut at Vocalo’s Summer Finale
Sep 20, 2024
Chicago visual artist Clue channels Little Village in all of his works
Sep 19, 2024
The underdogs: Three reviews from Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 18, 2024
Chicago’s Loona Dae returns to the stage to perform debut album live
Sep 13, 2024
DJ Lady D brings “A Deep-Felt Love” of house music to Millennium Park this month
Sep 11, 2024
‘1992’ is a "sociological study" on father-son relationships
Aug 30, 2024
Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill performs new album at Millennium Park Sept. 20
Aug 28, 2024
'Blink Twice’ asks: “Is forgetting a gift?”
Aug 26, 2024
Did Omar Apollo really spend 50K "out of spite"? (Plus acting debut & 'God Said No' tour)
Aug 23, 2024
Revival celebrates Midwest dance music as a spiritual experience
Aug 16, 2024
‘Rob Peace’ is a “stirring commentary on the human condition”
Aug 16, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Sing Sing’ champions the human spirit
Aug 09, 2024
Tala Silva sees music as an extension of emotion
Aug 08, 2024
Producers of ‘Sing Sing’ say vulnerability brings us closer together
Aug 08, 2024
At Lollapalooza, grentperez urges aspiring artists to make mistakes
Aug 06, 2024
Savannah Ré talks JUNO Awards & going independent at Lollapalooza
Aug 06, 2024
At Lollapalooza, PawPaw Rod looks to the past for innovation
Aug 06, 2024
Pivot Gang highlights young Chicago artists at Lollapalooza
Aug 06, 2024
Lollapalooza 2024: Godly the Ruler is "so dramatic"
Aug 02, 2024
Chicago’s adan diaz makes Lollapalooza debut: “It hasn't hit me yet”
Jul 31, 2024
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unites unlikely friends and foes
Jul 29, 2024
Pitchfork 2024: Akenya’s ‘Moon In the 4th’ is on divine timing
Jul 23, 2024
Tkay Maidza blends fashion and flow at Pitchfork Music Festival
Jul 22, 2024
For multitalented Chicago musician Kara Jackson, Pitchfork Fest is a family affair
Jul 17, 2024
Music-based film ‘Dandelion’ explores power, passion and second chances
Jul 11, 2024
New series ‘The Big Cigar’ follows Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba
Jul 11, 2024
In ‘Sing Sing,’ an arts program in a prison stokes empathy and compassion
Jul 09, 2024
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is quietly captivating
Jul 05, 2024
'The Rundown' host Erin Allen on building a radio career
Jul 02, 2024
Peach Tree Rascals talk TikTok-viral single "Mariposa" & first headlining tour
Jun 26, 2024
Nightlife-Inspired Dance Work 'The Function' Returns In New Revival
Jun 06, 2024
Chicago Podcasters Highlight The Legacy Of Environmental Activist Hazel Johnson
May 30, 2024
Road to Sueños: DJ Dynamiq
May 30, 2024
Chicago Artist Face Lets Listeners Into Her World On 'Paragon'
May 29, 2024
Road To Sueños 2024: DJ Fredy Fresco
May 24, 2024
For Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Is The Greatest City In The World
May 24, 2024
The Reel Critic Explores The Origins of Furiosa
May 24, 2024
Road To Sueños 2024: DJ Miriam & Sorry Papi
May 21, 2024
Jesse De La Peña Is What Chicago Sounds Like
May 17, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Back to Black’ Champions Winehouse’s Music
May 17, 2024
Inside The DePaul University Encampment
May 15, 2024
RUIZ Atelier Transcends Time And Memory Through Scent
May 15, 2024
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Brings Forth A New Reign
May 13, 2024
Bekoe Is What Chicago Sounds Like
May 10, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘The Fall Guy’ Falls A Bit Short
May 06, 2024
Kenn Cook Jr. Shares His West Side Story
May 03, 2024
South Chicago Dance Theatre Seeks “New Horizons” In Seventh Season
May 02, 2024
‘We Grown Now’ Is Rooted In Hope And Resilience
Apr 30, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Challengers’ Is Bold And Commanding :white_check_mark: 1
Apr 29, 2024
For Monica Trinidad, Art Is Integral To Revolution
Apr 26, 2024
Lovers And Friends Fosters Inclusivity In Chicago Queer Nightlife Scene
Apr 26, 2024
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns To The Chicago Stage
Apr 23, 2024
Goalden Chyld Echoes His ‘War Cry’
Apr 22, 2024
Angry Blackmen Reveal ‘The Legend of ABM’
Apr 16, 2024
Chicago Sky Pre-Draft Predictions With Quita Loves Sports
Apr 16, 2024
‘Arcadian’ Dives Into Familial Bonds Amidst Terror
Apr 12, 2024
Woolly Mammoth Is Home To The Weird And Wonderful
Apr 12, 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Monkey Man’ Is Cultural, Compelling And Complicated
Apr 05, 2024
Vivian Garcia Shares The Spotlight For Women’s Day Performance
Apr 04, 2024
'Shirley': New Biopic Shines A “Well Overdue” Spotlight On Shirley Chisholm
Apr 02, 2024
Turntablist Mista Sinista Returns To Chicago For Brown Sugar Tuesdays
Apr 01, 2024
The Good Girls Aren’t Good "For Girls" — They’re Just Good
Mar 29, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: Epic Battles In A New Empire
Mar 29, 2024
Taste of Lebanon: Andersonville Lunch Staple Since ‘96
Mar 28, 2024
Hurray For The Riff Raff Knows ‘The Past Is Still Alive’
Mar 27, 2024
Amaarae Brings Afropop Energy To Chicago On ‘Fountain Baby’ Tour
Mar 25, 2024
To Actress Christina Jackson, ‘Shirley’ Means Everything
Mar 22, 2024
Manual Cinema Shines A New Light On Puppetry
Mar 21, 2024
Wrigley Field Announcer Jeremiah Paprocki Is Starting A Local Late-Night Talk Show
Mar 20, 2024
For Poet Helene Achanzar, Chicago Is A City Of Artists
Mar 14, 2024
Sid Sriram Bridges Innovation And Indian Classical Music On ‘Sidharth’
Mar 13, 2024
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Behind The Oscars
Mar 08, 2024
Erin Rembert Finds Tangible Alchemy In Chicago
Mar 08, 2024
'Dune: Part Two' Returns To The Desert
Mar 04, 2024
For Glamhag, Art Is A Love Letter
Mar 01, 2024
Chicago MC Robust Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Potholes In Our Molecules’
Mar 01, 2024
‘Sacred Soil’ Shines A Light On Historic Piney Woods School
Feb 26, 2024
For Sarita Hernández, Printmaking And Community Activism Are Interconnected
Feb 23, 2024
Tkay Maidza Gets Retribution With ‘Sweet Justice’
Feb 22, 2024
Jay Wood Follows His Heart And Rejects Perfectionism On 'NOWHERE, FAST'
Feb 15, 2024
Behind the Curtain of 'Illinoise' with Vocalist Tasha
Feb 12, 2024
Ambré And Payton Moore Spread Love To The House of Blues For Valentine’s Weekend
Feb 09, 2024
Oscar Nominations And Omissions: "Not Just Barbie"
Feb 09, 2024
Chicago-Rooted Dancer Yaman Kelemet Returns Home as a Soloist for Spain’s Compañía Nacional de Danza
Feb 09, 2024
Multimedia Artist Efren Adkins Finds Their Fire In Chicago
Feb 08, 2024
Jessica Jolia Turns Her Harmonies Into Hustle
Feb 05, 2024
The Return Of The Phantom: Catching Up With Chicago DJ Phantom 45
Feb 05, 2024
Spy Comedy 'Argylle' Blends Reality And Fiction
Feb 02, 2024
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Emphasizes the Intersection of Race and Caste
Jan 29, 2024
With ‘Origin,' Ava DuVernay Explores Isabel Wilkerson's Pursuit
Jan 26, 2024
Ashley Johnson Blends Creativity And Community
Jan 25, 2024
For Saneit, Finding Her Groove Is “Automatic”
Jan 24, 2024
Chicago Musician Akenya Transcends On ‘Moon in the 4th’
Jan 22, 2024
Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph Puts Respect On Her Roles’ Names
Jan 19, 2024
For Lauren Hersch, Community Should Be A Nest
Jan 18, 2024
Chicago’s DRAMA Duo Brings The Heat To The Salt Shed
Jan 17, 2024
The Reel Critic: 'Oppenheimer' Is "Explosive"
Jan 12, 2024
Storytelling Workshop: How Do We Move Beyond War
Jan 11, 2024
Storytelling Workshop: The Regulars
Jan 11, 2024
Storytelling Workshop: Mentorship Cycle
Jan 11, 2024
Storytelling Workshop: Our Archive
Jan 11, 2024
Storytelling Workshop: Making It In America
Jan 11, 2024
Fathom DJ’s “Sonic Revival” Celebrates DJs As Tastemakers
Jan 05, 2024
The Reel Critic: Behind The Curtain For Film Awards Season
Jan 05, 2024
Erin Alexander Expresses Chicago In Her Own Way
Jan 04, 2024
Part 2: The Women Of 'The Color Purple' On The Big Screen
Dec 28, 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Presents The Musical In Full Technicolor
Dec 27, 2023
For Archie Madekwe & Alison Oliver, 'Saltburn' Is Brilliantly Indescribable
Dec 26, 2023
Uduimoh Umolu Lifts Spirits with Jon Basíl Tequila
Dec 22, 2023
For Latham Zearfoss, Change Is A Chance For Discovery
Dec 21, 2023
‘Wonka’ Is A Whimsical Musical Fantasy
Dec 15, 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads To The Big Screen With Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson
Dec 15, 2023
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Explores Tyler Perry’s Identity Down To The Core
Dec 11, 2023
Pocket Con Highlights Diversity Among Comic Books
Dec 08, 2023
‘American Fiction’ Explores Literary Industry And Familial Bonds
Dec 08, 2023
Tera Murray Finds Human Connection Through Culinary Arts
Dec 08, 2023
Disney's 'Wish' Wants You To Chase Your Dreams
Dec 04, 2023
‘Rustin’ Is Not A Biopic, But Living History
Dec 01, 2023
Anthony Joel Quezada: From Community Organizer to Cook County Commissioner
Nov 30, 2023
MC Kurtis Blow Brings The Holiday Spirit With The Hip-Hop Nutcracker
Nov 28, 2023
Heavy Crownz Grows His Roots On ‘BRANCHED OUT!’
Nov 27, 2023
The Main Squeeze Spreads Love And Good Vibes To Thalia Hall
Nov 24, 2023
Gina Lira Spreads Self-Love Through Nail Art
Nov 23, 2023
'The Ballad Of Songbird & Snakes' Throws Fans Back Into 'The Hunger Games'
Nov 20, 2023
Chicago Acid Jazz Collective Liquid Soul Reconnects At Music For Mars
Nov 17, 2023
'Rustin': In Conversation With Colman Domingo & Director George C. Wolfe
Nov 17, 2023
For Mari DeOleo, Clowning Opens The Door To Possibility
Nov 16, 2023
For Ajani Jones, Chicago’s Music Community Is All Fam
Nov 16, 2023
‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Marvels’ Present Tales of Unexpected Alliances and Female Empowerment
Nov 10, 2023
Scout Bratt Fights For Autonomy Locally and Internationally
Nov 09, 2023
callmejimmee Embraces The Imperfect On Self-Titled Project
Nov 08, 2023
Sampha Searches For Divinity In The Material On ‘Lahai’
Nov 07, 2023
Raven Jackson Talks Sound Design, Black Love Stories & 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt'
Nov 06, 2023
Sen Morimoto Gives Listeners His ‘Diagnosis’
Nov 03, 2023
Sen Morimoto Debuts ‘Diagnosis’ At ChiTown Movies
Nov 03, 2023
Marissa Jo Cerar Discusses New Series "Black Cake" With The Reel Critic
Nov 03, 2023
Sacha Mullin Makes Solo Music With A Communal Mindset
Nov 03, 2023
Hannibal Buress and Eshu Tune Return to the Chicago Stage
Nov 02, 2023
Channel Seven Taps Into The Perfect Frequency
Oct 31, 2023
The Juju Exchange Brings Their Sonic Rx To Merit Music’s Annual Benefit
Oct 30, 2023
The Reel Critic Shares Thoughts On "The Other Black Girl"
Oct 27, 2023
Ine’a J on Her Repertoire of Talents
Oct 27, 2023
JuJu MinXXX Spreads Self-Love Through Burlesque
Oct 26, 2023
The Voice Of The CTA Makes A Stop At Vocalo
Oct 25, 2023
Chicago R&B Singer JAAS Returns With “Man Down”
Oct 24, 2023
Felix Ames Takes Listeners On A Trip To ‘JENA’
Oct 23, 2023
Slow & Low Celebrates Midwestern Lowrider Culture
Oct 20, 2023
Director Raven Jackson Discusses 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' with The Reel Critic
Oct 20, 2023
GIIIVENS Lights Their Path To Visual Artistry
Oct 19, 2023
Black Alphabet Film Festival Returns for Its 10th Year
Oct 13, 2023
The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest
Oct 13, 2023
Kenya Elan Finds The Humor In Life’s Frustrations
Oct 12, 2023
SZA Makes A Second Splash At The United Center On SOS Tour
Oct 11, 2023
Chicago Artist ASXA Is A Contemporary R&B “Vibe Deliverer”
Oct 09, 2023
The Reel Critic Talks the Chicago International Film Festival
Oct 06, 2023
The Goods: SZA + Nas, Wu-Tang & De La Soul In Chicago
Oct 05, 2023
Vici Howard Amplifies the Impact of Black & Brown Femme Films
Oct 05, 2023
Pat Junior On All Things ‘Gold Fangs’ and ‘Grill Talk’
Oct 03, 2023
Micah Collier On ‘Becoming’ A Fresh Voice In Chicago Jazz
Oct 02, 2023
WBEZ Investigation Reveals Illinois Traffic Stop Disparity
Sep 29, 2023
The Reel Critic Puts A Spotlight On ‘The Super Models’
Sep 29, 2023
The Goods: Chi Arts Shining Through The Clouds
Sep 28, 2023
Octavia Reese Creates Work At The Intersection of Art And Technology
Sep 28, 2023
Matt Muse's New EP Is "Chicago Decent"
Sep 26, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'A Million Miles Away'
Sep 22, 2023
The Goods: Listen For (Mostly) Free Weekend Plans!
Sep 21, 2023
Darius Dennis Uses Change As His Canvas
Sep 21, 2023
Add-2 Builds A Haven For Chicago’s Arts Community
Sep 20, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Dumb Money'
Sep 15, 2023
The Goods: Corinne Bailey Rae, Mexican Independence Day & Art Across Chicago
Sep 14, 2023
Caro Aceves Ignites Community Connection Through Drag
Sep 14, 2023
The Reel Critic Faces ‘The Equalizer 3’
Sep 08, 2023
The Goods: Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Film & Fashion
Sep 07, 2023
LaVonte Stewart Believes In The Transformative Nature Of Sports
Sep 07, 2023
Cortez Smith Of "The Chi" Uses His Platform For Positivity
Sep 06, 2023
Marcus Atom’s ‘SUMMER.TIME.CHI’ Is A Love Letter To Chicago Summer
Sep 05, 2023
The Fly Honey Show Returns To Thalia Hall Labor Day Weekend
Sep 01, 2023
DJ Hiroko Yamamura Uses Passion As Her Guide
Aug 31, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'The Hill'
Aug 29, 2023
Summer Skate Party 2023: Audio Postcard
Aug 29, 2023
Villapalooza Returns To Little Village This Weekend
Aug 25, 2023
David Gauna’s Artwork Blooms Throughout Chicago
Aug 24, 2023
Malik Yusef, Part II: Favorite Grammy, “Super Vision” & How We’re All “Bad Kids”
Aug 23, 2023
Malik Yusef, Part I: Returning To Chicago, Spoken Word & Investing In Kanye
Aug 23, 2023
Bud Billiken Parade 2023: Audio Postcard
Aug 18, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Blue Beetle’
Aug 18, 2023
Khaliyah X Is Not Just Here 'For The Summer'
Aug 18, 2023
For Alyssa Gregory, Dance Is A Vessel For Communication
Aug 17, 2023
Jean Dawson Lollapalooza 2023: “My Version Of Tradition”
Aug 15, 2023
Pinqy Ring At Lollapalooza: “I Am Worthy, I Am Learning, I Am It, I Am Lit”
Aug 14, 2023
Thee Sacred Souls Talk Importance Of Soul Music At Lollapalooza 2023
Aug 11, 2023
The Reel Critic Talks 'Stephen Curry: Underrated'
Aug 11, 2023
Bindu Poroori Finds Power In Being Tender
Aug 10, 2023
UMI Meditates At Lollapalooza 2023
Aug 10, 2023
Chicago Rapper Kidd Kenn's Lollapalooza Debut Is "Better Than Yours"
Aug 09, 2023
Franc Moody: Experimenting With Eclectic Funk at Lollapalooza
Aug 08, 2023
Bakar Talks Virgil Abloh, Stopping Traffic For Art And More At Lollapalooza 2023
Aug 07, 2023
The Reel Critic: Fan Expo, SAG Strike And ‘Swagger’
Aug 07, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Teacher Talk On Hip-Hop
Aug 04, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Be The Prayer
Aug 04, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: I Ran An Afterschool Program On Devon
Aug 04, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Pieces of Faith
Aug 04, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Museums, Equity And Docents Reimagined
Aug 04, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Music Through Work And Play
Aug 04, 2023
Storytelling Workshop: On The Knife’s Edge
Aug 04, 2023
Meshell Ndegeocello: A Virgo's Dream of Past, Present & Future
Aug 03, 2023
Kassa Overall On The Shifting Of The Cool
Aug 03, 2023
Multidisciplinary Artist Sulyiman Stokes Visualizes Black Narratives
Aug 03, 2023
Sid Sriram Uses Carnatic Music To Help Listeners Heal
Aug 02, 2023
Kayo Takes The Good With The Bad On 'It Was Fun While It Lasted
Aug 01, 2023
Killer Mike Reintroduces Himself As 'MICHAEL' At Pitchfork 2023
Jul 28, 2023
The Reel Critic Triple-Feature: 'Haunted Mansion,' 'The League' & 'Black Ice'
Jul 28, 2023
Sho Daniels, AKA Zeetus Lapetus, Is Chicago’s Intergalactic Funk DJ
Jul 27, 2023
Mdou Moctar At Pitchfork 2023: “The Most Important Thing Is To Make People Happy”
Jul 26, 2023
Ric Wilson: Live From Pitchfork 2023
Jul 25, 2023
Caught In The Rain With Yaya Bey At Pitchfork 2023
Jul 25, 2023
The Ying Yang Twins Make Hip-Hop For The Soul
Jul 21, 2023
The Reel Critic: It’s A ‘Barbie’ World
Jul 21, 2023
Adia Ivey Shapes Cinematic Narratives Through An Intersectional Lens
Jul 20, 2023
Ephraim Bugumba Brings His Story of Endurance To Tiny Desk: On The Road
Jul 19, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1'
Jul 14, 2023
Sandra Puebla Harnesses People Power To Reimagine The Political System
Jul 13, 2023
Nola Adé Takes Afro-Soul To The Tiny Desk Stage
Jul 10, 2023
Idris Elba Discusses His New Series “Hijack” With The Reel Critic
Jul 07, 2023
Teresa Magaña Builds Space For Culturally Resonant Expression
Jul 06, 2023
The Reel Critic Goes Back In Time With 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny'
Jun 30, 2023
Through Film, Adam L. McMath Preserves Community History
Jun 29, 2023
Braxton Cook Creates Beyond The Confines Of Genre
Jun 27, 2023
Reggie Ponder Discusses Empowerment With The Cast of ‘Run The World’
Jun 23, 2023
Daniella Mazzio Believes The Arts Should Be Accessible For Everyone
Jun 22, 2023
Isaac Ziman's BKyard Boogie Brings Its Live Outdoor Sets To Chicago
Jun 21, 2023
Mellow Dreamin': The Times Of Drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt
Jun 21, 2023
The Reel Critic Double-Feature: ‘The Flash’ And ‘The Blackening’
Jun 16, 2023
Sampa The Great Takes Zamrock On The Road — And To Chicago
Jun 16, 2023
Through Chicago Votes, Stevie Valles Works To Amplify Chicago Voices
Jun 15, 2023
The Reel Critic Discusses 'The Blackening' With Writer Dewayne Perkins
Jun 14, 2023
Madison McFerrin Takes Control Of Her Music And Her Legacy
Jun 12, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’
Jun 09, 2023
Mary Bowman Advocates For Reproductive Justice In Chicago’s Queer Medical Community
Jun 09, 2023
Mike Dunn: A Dive Into The Chicago House DJ's Catalog With DJ Purple & Jesse De La Peña
Jun 05, 2023
DLOW Brings Bopping Back With “Shuffle 3.0”
Jun 05, 2023
Storytelling Workshop (Summer 2013): ‘Bopping: Art in the Making from the West Side of Chicago’
Jun 05, 2023
The Reel Critic Travels 'Across The Spider-Verse'
Jun 02, 2023
Tarnynon Onumonu Uses Words As Tools To Heal
Jun 01, 2023
Daisy Zamora Takes Healing Into Her Own Hands
May 30, 2023
Empowering Youth Through Art: The Simple Good's Journey of Positivity and Transformation
May 26, 2023
The Reel Critic Goes Under The Sea With 'The Little Mermaid'
May 26, 2023
Mayoush Is Chicago's Rising "Lebanese Soul Diva”
May 24, 2023
Kali Uchis Brings Fans A Personal Experience At The Aragon Ballroom
May 19, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Fast X’
May 19, 2023
For Musician-Slash-Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown, Curiosity Is Essential
May 18, 2023
Shawnee Dez Finds Her Umbra On Debut Album
May 17, 2023
Inside The Arena During Brandon Johnson’s Mayoral Inauguration
May 15, 2023
The Reel Critic Speaks With The Stars Of ‘About My Father’
May 12, 2023
Rima Sweiss Shares Palestinian Culture With Chicago
May 11, 2023
Chicago Ride App Workers Demand Change Outside Uber Headquarters
May 05, 2023
The Reel Critic: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
May 05, 2023
Photographer Eric Strom Captures Chicago History In Real Time
May 04, 2023
Dreamer Isioma Finds Intergalactic Freedom On ‘Princess Forever’
May 01, 2023
“The Reel Critic” Reviews ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
Apr 28, 2023
Mayadet Patitucci Cruz Is Healing Chicago Through The Youth
Apr 27, 2023
Tamar Mitchell Is Bringing SAMO Back
Apr 26, 2023
Reggie Ponder Discusses CineYouth Festival With Program Director Celeste Wong
Apr 21, 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Beau Is Afraid’
Apr 21, 2023
Painting Outside The Lines With Damiane Nickles
Apr 20, 2023
D2x Tests His Musical Limits Beyond ‘The Color Blue’
Apr 19, 2023
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Same Old New School Ep 36
Jan 19, 2021
From Chicago And Around The World, Enchúfate Shares Her Favorite Songs En Español
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Same Old New School Ep 35
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Same Old New School Ep 32
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Same Old New School Ep 31
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Same Old New School Ep 30
Nov 30, 2020
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Same Old New School Ep 29
Nov 25, 2020
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Same Old New School Ep 28
Nov 16, 2020
Same Old New School Ep 27
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Same Old New School Ep 26
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Same Old New School Ep 25
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Same Old New School Ep 24
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Same Old New School Ep 22
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Same Old News School 21
Sep 30, 2020
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Same Old New School 20
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Practically Speaking: Voter Suppression
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Same Old New School Ep 17
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Same Old New School Ep 16
Aug 14, 2020
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Same Old New School Ep 15
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Kyle Kinane Talks About His New Album And Illinois Baseball
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Same Old New School Ep 14
Jul 22, 2020
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Jul 10, 2020
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Jul 06, 2020
Nikki Hayes Shares Her Creative Process, Family And New Music
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Same Old New School Ep 10
Jun 26, 2020
Sandra Treviño Shares The Afro Cubano Sounds of Marisol La Brava & A Sol De Piel
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Same Old News School Ep 9
Jun 19, 2020
Sandra Treviño Shares Some Satirical And Comedic Latinx Musical Groups
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Same Old New School Ep 8
Jun 10, 2020
Bekoe Speaks To Kina Collins On Organizing, Protests, Local Activism
Jun 08, 2020
Sandra Treviño Shares A Mix Of Latinx And Afro-Latino Songs Of Resistance
Jun 05, 2020
Bekoe Speaks With Chicago Artist, Entrepreneur Heavy Crownz
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Black Brown Intersections: Practically Speaking with Audra Wilson
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Jun 02, 2020
Bekoe Talks Chicago Protests With The TRiiBE's Matt Harvey
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May 29, 2020
Sandra Treviño Shows Us Nemegata
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Same Old New School Ep5
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Same Old New School Ep 4
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Bekoe's Top 5 Honorable Mentions Of The Week
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Apr 24, 2020
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Apr 10, 2020
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Feb 27, 2020
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Rahkii Says True Superheroes Don't Need Capes
Feb 25, 2020
Teacher and Rapper Joel Q Talks New Album "Crazy Road To Glory"
Feb 10, 2020
Bianca Shaw Talks Lawndale, Bow Wow, and new EP "Exhale"
Jan 06, 2020
2019 in Music with Chicago Reader's Leor Galil
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Vocalo Pays Tribute to Juice WRLD
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Microphone Misfitz Travel to Outer Space on New Album and Comic Book
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Clipping's New Horror Record Perfect for October
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Érase una vez un príncipe: José José
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#DomingosEnVocalo: RENEGADE by LOS GOLD FIRES - We have one solid product!
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Roy Kinsey Examines His Feminine Side and Honors Women in His Family on "KINSEY, House of Marcell"
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#DomingosenVocalo: DROMEDARIOS MÁGICOS nos habla de "Subcampeón" y su nueva etapa con Arts & Crafts
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Saul Williams Expands MartyrLoserKing Narrative On New Album "Encrypted & Vulnerable"
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SuperKnova Sings Queer Transgender Jubilee On New Album "American Queers"
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Isaiah Sharkey Takes Center Stage & Wants to Spread Love through his Music
Sep 03, 2019
Lester Rey Finds A Sanctuary and A Home in His Intersectional Sound
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Kiara Lanier Shares the Meaning Behind New Single "Hold On Me"
Aug 21, 2019
J-E-T-S talk their new album, ZOOSPA, chock full of amazing guest artists
Aug 15, 2019
Tobi Lou Breaks Free with New Album "Live on Ice"
Aug 15, 2019
Matt Muse Examines All Forms of Love in His Life on New EP
Aug 12, 2019
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Vocalo at Lollapalooza - Yeek talks his creative freedom and working with his family
Aug 07, 2019
Vocalo at Lollapalooza - G Flip Talks about Upcoming Album "About Us" & The Value of Music Education
Aug 07, 2019
Rich Robbins on his new EP Starfish
Jul 30, 2019
Harriet Brown Grapples with Social Anxiety and Paranoia on New Futuristic Funk Album
Jul 12, 2019
Chicago's Cordoba Fuses Jazz with Activism
Jul 11, 2019
Kaina Grows and Evolves on Debut Full Length "Next to the Sun"
Jul 08, 2019
For Marcus Atom, Music Is A Discussion
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Soul Singer Oliv Blu Talks Self-Love, Fearlessness and Singing on The Voice
Jun 19, 2019
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Soul Singer/Songwriter Nate Barksdale Talks Raffles, Loneliness, and Being An Old Soul
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Little Simz Talks New LP "GREY Area" with Jill Hopkins
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Alex Kumin and Sarah Squirm Talk Cole's Ten Year Anniversary
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The O'My's Shop Records and Talk Upcoming Album "Above Ground"
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May 20, 2019
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Lowdown Brass Band Release a Funky Party Single and Discuss Promoting Music Education in Chicago
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Singer Ella Vos recounts her recovery from lymphoma on new EP "Watch & Wait"
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Mother Nature release an EP on nurturing resilience and endurance, and dealing with pressure
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Lester Rey Reflects On His Beliefs And Searches For A Sanctuary On New EP
Mar 14, 2019
Jovan Landry Brings Women To The Forefront On An All-Female Produced And Performed Hip Hop Album
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Tensei's Collaborative Approach to Producing Brings the Chicago Duo Into the Spotlight
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Tatiana Hazel Discusses Her Bilingual Approach to Songwriting
Nov 08, 2018
Blue Man Group debuts new instruments and themes in revamped production
Nov 05, 2018
Corr Kendricks on balancing music with acting and new Single "Feelin Like The Man"
Oct 30, 2018
MAJOR. Deals Hope On His Debut Record "Even More"
Oct 29, 2018
Trevor Powers (formerly Youth Lagoon) on reinventing his sound on new album Mulberry Violence
Oct 23, 2018
Air Credits enlist Doomtree's Sims to write new chapter in their "next week’s dystopia"
Oct 22, 2018
Snoop Dogg on acting, musical re-inventions and love of cooking
Oct 19, 2018
Rebel Diaz champion peoples' struggle with revolutionary rhymes on América vs Amerikkka
Oct 18, 2018
McKenzie Chinn and Gregory Dixon discussed "Olympia" on The Morning AMp
Oct 15, 2018
The Black Madonna seeks to diversify electronic music community with her world-renown dance parties
Oct 10, 2018
Joey Purp talks new album "QUARTERTHING," shares thoughts on mental health and being a father
Oct 02, 2018
Blacker Face incite a genre-defying protest against categories, racism and systems of oppression
Sep 20, 2018
From Rhyme to Prose: Dessa reminisces on a life in motion, in music and in love in new book
Sep 19, 2018
Calid B celebrates the African diaspora and channels Malian folklore on new album "AfroBang 2"
Sep 07, 2018
D. Bess - the sound of one man and a whole lotta Reggae
Sep 04, 2018
Rich Robbins on breaking out of cocoons and new album Red Butterfly
Aug 28, 2018
Tasha talks activism, music and radical softness
Aug 16, 2018
Metal while Black: Erzulie channels Haitian voodoo and Panamanian folklore in their raw metal sound
Aug 14, 2018
Serengeti writes the final chapter for alter ego character Kenny Dennis
Aug 13, 2018
Detroit Rapper Black Milk Interviewed on The Morning AMp
Jul 23, 2018
Brandon Fox performs live and discusses his Pop / R&B tinged debut "The Remedy"
Jul 17, 2018
Boots Riley talks workers' rights, Capitalism and new film "Sorry To Bother You"
Jul 12, 2018
Micha Interview and Studio Session
Jul 11, 2018
Fury fights dark forces with Black magic and new EP
Jul 05, 2018
Cam Be wrote "Love" in the sky across the world and released an album to soundtrack the photo series
Jun 26, 2018
Ric Wilson draws inspiration from Basquiat and brings lyricism to the front on disco-rap EP "Banba"
Jun 25, 2018
Jussie Smollett on how the role of Jamal Lyon informs his music and debut album "Sum of My Music"
Jun 18, 2018
Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad discuss their creative chemistry on new album The Midnight Hour
Jun 12, 2018
Melo Makes Music speaks on mental health, eclecticism and new mixtape "Hold Your Tongue"
Jun 08, 2018
Gavin Turek channels 70's vibes on her debut EP "Good Look For You"
Jun 07, 2018
Sen Morimoto talks new album "Cannonball!" and his jazz-influenced production style
May 24, 2018
Femdot talks new album "Delacreme Vol. 2"
May 21, 2018
Demo Taped addresses anxiety and mental health in communities of color on new EP "Momentary"
May 17, 2018
Austin Fillmore talks new album "Think Less Feel More" and unique ties to the Austin neighborhood
May 11, 2018
Wyclef Jean talks new album "The Carnival 3" and racial tension in Haiti and the US
May 07, 2018
Jinkx Monsoon on the art and the state of drag, and their new album "The Ginger Snapped"
May 02, 2018
Ugochi celebrates Black joy and envisions utopia with her Afro Soul sound
May 02, 2018
Ho99o9 deliver scathing social commentary with a mix of punk, hardcore and hip hop
May 01, 2018
Tobi Lou talks about his visual artistry & moving to Los Angeles
Apr 27, 2018
Friends of fallen MC and role model John Vietnam celebrate his life and legacy with posthumous album
Apr 26, 2018
Niia questions love and relationships on Jazz / Pop debut "I"
Apr 24, 2018
The Right Now reminisce and celebrate 10 years
Apr 23, 2018
Phillip-Michael Scales embraces Dive Bar Soul sound on new EP "Sinner Songwriter"
Apr 16, 2018
JC Brooks Band speaks out on being Black in modern day America with new EP
Apr 10, 2018
"Trap Nerd," DXTR Spits talks science, hip hop and launching ONLi Packs
Apr 09, 2018
Drama talks new album "Lies After Love" and their Happy-Sad Music
Apr 04, 2018
From refugee camps to American Idol, StoryTeller recounts his musical journey
Mar 29, 2018
Dessa on how neuroscience helped her get over a breakup, her views on Free Will and new album Chime
Mar 26, 2018
Ajani Jones on growth, evolving and new EP "Cocoons"
Mar 23, 2018
Malcolm London talks "Right Away Series," an EP of love poems, political commentary & self-discovery
Mar 15, 2018
The Gold Web talks about new album "Acidchrist Superspice & the Candyboys" and Glam Rock
Mar 12, 2018
Radiant Devices address trauma, silence and depression on new EP "unheeded"
Mar 08, 2018
Smart Bar celebrates women and non-binary pioneers in electronic music with the Daphne series
Mar 07, 2018
Air Credits reveal new details about the dystopian future on new EP Wasteland Radio
Mar 02, 2018
Towkio talks new album WWW. (World Wide Wave) and recording with Rick Rubin
Feb 22, 2018
Evidence talks new album Weather or Not, and the recurring theme of water in his music
Feb 20, 2018
Roy Kinsey tells a story of migration and identity on new album "Blackie"
Feb 15, 2018
Brandon Markell Holmes talks new album "The Museum of R&B" and singing with Gorillaz
Feb 13, 2018
The Microphone Misfitz talk comics, politics and "Escape from Babylon Vol. 3"
Feb 07, 2018
Sam Trump celebrates Black joy and unity on soulful brass-rich debut Purple Skies
Feb 01, 2018
Leilani Wolfgramm addresses imbalance and narcissism in society on new album "Live Wire"
Jan 26, 2018
Phor talks tattoos, Black Ink Crew and debut album "Butterfly"
Jan 18, 2018
MFn Melo on finding himself and his debut "MeloDramatics"
Jan 10, 2018
ProbCause talks new EP "Distractions"
Jan 04, 2018
Art punk multi-instrumentalist La Louma delivers a declaration of queer positivity on debut album
Dec 20, 2017
Alfred Banks chronicles personal hardships, loss and perseverance on new album "The Beautiful"
Dec 19, 2017
Rich Jones talks new EP Light Work and return to the bar game
Dec 18, 2017
Fury reflects on her brand of positive music, talks Rap-EDM fusion on new EP "Full Circle"
Dec 14, 2017
Chicago Afrobeat Project discuss new album "What Goes Up" and working with drum legend Tony Allen
Dec 11, 2017
The Opus address police brutality on new EP "Man Down"
Dec 08, 2017
Beatboxing with Ball-Zee
Dec 07, 2017
Pugs Atomz talks Chicago hip hop culture, new Single "Sweat" and upcoming project
Dec 05, 2017
Lowdown Brass Band talks new album and shooting videos on a boat in Alaska
Dec 05, 2017
Chai Tulani promotes the rebellious power of love on eclectic new album REBXL
Nov 21, 2017
Producer and Hip Hop artist Chason talks new single and upcoming collaborations
Nov 16, 2017
Burns Twins premiere new single "Day by Day" and discuss collaborative approach to production
Nov 06, 2017
Serengeti puts to rest the Kenny Dennis character with final album from Jueles's perspective
Nov 03, 2017
L.A. VanGogh shares thoughts on subjectivity, stylistic eclecticism and his new album
Oct 30, 2017
theWHOevers discuss the origins of their R&B tinged soulful Hip Hip sound
Oct 24, 2017
"One third MC," Jovan Landry talks multi-disciplinary artistic practices and upcoming album
Oct 18, 2017
The Cool Kids talk new album, their comeback and hard-to-define sound
Oct 17, 2017
Frank Waln discusses settler colonial history, importance of storytelling and new EP The Bridge
Oct 09, 2017
The Urban Renewal Project explore the darker side of the internet on new Jazz fusion album
Oct 02, 2017
Joseph Chilliams talks new album "Henry Church," personal loss and Chicago's PIVOT collective
Sep 27, 2017
Tender explore the dark themes of love and relationships on debut album "Modern Addiction"
Sep 25, 2017
Bernie Levv crafts a soulful disco tinged sound on new EP "House of Levv"
Sep 13, 2017
White Mystery on rock as a vehicle for social change
Aug 24, 2017
Kastaway explores spirituality and local issues on My Life In Music II
Aug 22, 2017
Knox Fortune talks production style, making tracks for Chance The Rapper, Joey Purp & upcoming album
Aug 15, 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017 - Interview with Harriet Brown
Aug 08, 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017 - Interview with Kweku Collins
Aug 08, 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with The O'My's
Aug 08, 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with Run The Jewels
Aug 07, 2017
Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with Little Dragon
Aug 07, 2017
Producer and composer IKON talks new EP "Auragami" and its more polished electronic sound
Jul 31, 2017
The Moses Gun reflect on loss and urgency on the power trio's bombastic "Triage"
Jul 27, 2017
Hugh Lee discusses TV's influence on his upbringing and his new EP "TV's Foster Child"
Jul 20, 2017
Vocalo at Pitchfork - Madame Gandhi: "I've always wanted young women to own their voices"
Jul 17, 2017
DJ Shadow talks sampling vs synth based production and his views on trends in music
Jul 12, 2017
Deep Fayed explores themes of love and coping with depression on new album Full Spectrum Of
Jun 27, 2017
Sidewalk Chalk combine musical complexity with lyrical directness on "An Orchid Is Born"
Jun 26, 2017
Ice Cube celebrates 25th anniversary of Death Certificate and launch of BIG3 basketball league
Jun 16, 2017
Melo Makes Music discusses open mindedness when it comes to his influences and teases next release
Jun 12, 2017
Manwolves discuss their eclectic sound and new single "Roses"
Jun 06, 2017
Da$Htone draws on personal experiences in search of meaning with soulful hip hop fusion
Jun 05, 2017
Making Movies explore the commonality of human experience on new album "I Am Another You"
May 31, 2017