Lando bids a farewell to shadow selves with his new single and video, Believe Me Lonely

R&B singer and songwriter Manasseh just released his EP, Variations VI: I’ll Be, and it’s around 21 minutes of pure vocal crème de la crème.  The EP opens up ‘I’ll Be: Live Part 1.’ Full of buttery riffs, Manasseh fearlessly climbs sonic mountains with vocal ease. He builds on himself beautifully with a bass that […]

Eunji Kim takes the center stage at Chicago’s Steppenwolf, to ponder the morality of taste – GOOD or BAD – as a queer immigrant of questionable means and talent.

The Fly Honeys are back after a quarantine just in time for PRIDE with a 3 day variety show at Chicago’s gorgeous Thalia Hall featuring Glitter Moneyyy, Dalton Rhodes, Panterah, & more.

Alex Jenny influences hundreds of thousands after combining identities as a therapist and drag queen.

Previously known as Flora, Olive Avenue is back to celebrate their new, matured identity with a Halloween themed single and music video.

Stoney Slice offers marijuana infused artisan pizzas for pickup and delivery in Downtown Los Angeles.

There are certain people, places, and things that simply radiate a feeling of trust. You step into them or around them and suddenly, you feel safer. More sure of yourself. This is because love is powerful, and it shows when love is prevalent.  Steven Piper is a lover. A self-proclaimed gentle giant. Someone who will […]

I hate to say it but most of our business model is based off vibes! Bunny of Dreamhouse Chicago Bunny and I share a laugh over the unspoken, yet unwavering energy Dreamhouse Chicago provides show after show. Dreamhouse Chicago is production company of four industry savvy friends. Their trust in the talent of their community […]

Takara is an Australian-born, Chicago-built, LA-based singer who possesses not only a powerful voice, but the ability to put her innermost thoughts and feelings into written word. It’s crazy to think she hasn’t been doing this her entire life, because the talent comes so naturally. She’s able to take painful situations and turn them into […]

Morgan Markowski loves to be her own boss (a$$ b!tch) and help creative businesses reach their full potential. Has anyone else been feeling somewhat hopeful and uplifted from the self discoveries and success stories that resulted from the pandemic? I feel like everyone I know is either moving to California, joining a weed school, or […]

I feel odd, existential, half violated, and half excited when someone perceives me exactly how I’d want them to. But I also feel odd, existential, half violated, and half excited when someone perceives me- in my opinion- very wrong because even though perception is relative, it’s weird to think that I could be too. I […]

‘Finesse’ is a fresh ode to hustle culture, starring Vincent Martell, Shea Couleé, and Jeez Loueez

Artist E-SO$A drops his latest album, Blank Canvas, reflecting on politics, mental health, spirituality, and passion.

Bad Animal is a captivating love story within Chicago’s music scene, starring Mykele Deville and Rivkah Reyes. What price would you pay for fame?

Andie talks about her new cathartic music video and how coming out helped free her music and expression.

Lili Fang, Chicago photographer, describes the inner beauty she loves to capture in vibrant, pastel couture.

Late Nite Laundry is back with a dreamier, more entrancing sound than ever featuring guitarist, Ari Lindo’s vocals.

Ella combines her hand-me-down upbringing with body positivity and sustainability to create modern, inclusive fashion.

TW: Sexual Assault. Survivors share their stories of Chicago-specific incidents of sexual assault and toxic masculinity within the arts scene. We also explore what accountability truly looks like and how to be a trauma-informed ally, with the help of the Executive Director of Awakenings.