Artist Close-Up/ Album Review: You Better Be Ready For Ruel’s Voice

I think I speak for anyone who hears Ruel’s voice and thinks….. “Damn!” At 15, he reminds me of what many must have felt when…

Northside Fest Artist Fest Close-Up: Latasha Is A Hidden Rap Queen

There are times when you see someone perform, and swear they NEED to be big. It is not whether or not they can as much…

Diandra Interviews Autumn Walker: Re-defining Indie And Mainstream Sound

Being called “indie” is the most positive, misunderstood word; usually attributed to an artists that is highly original and raw, all at once. Indie rock,…

Northside Fest Artist Close-Ups: Topaz Jones Is The Next Big Thing

You always hear that term: Next Big Thing! Yet, sometimes, it really does encompass means. Catching a bit of Topaz Jones show at MHOW, I…

Album Review: Bülow Hits You With Teen Angst In Damaged Vol.2

Is it strange to say Bülow sounds “damaged”? Welp, in her new EP, Damaged Vol.2, she has mastered a grit and wounded vocality that helps…

Artist Close_Up: You Need To Keep Your Eyes On HoodCelebrityy

Born Tina Pinnock, the acclaimed Jamaican born/Bronx breakout star has WORKED hard to rise in the Dancehall game. Show after show, she has proven years…

House of Vans Hosts A Night of Auditions For Schoolboy Q

House of Vans hosted another stellar event, but this time it was for the people. Getting ready for a show in Chicago, on September 14,…

Artist Close- Up: Greg Holden Puts Love “On The Run”

  Greg Holden is proof that going independent does have its perks. While having a major label back you is great, independent artists often choose…

Artist Close- Up: George Taylor Asks You To “Come Follow Me Down”

Sinking never sounded so good. George Taylor’s newest single “Come Follow Me Down” asks the realest question anyone will have for their partner, “Will you…

Artist Close-Up: Cairo Gold Proves Wicked Love Is “Torture”

I always say it, “Love ain’t easy!” Yet, I do not reiterate this quote for its simplicity. I say it because how you love yourself…

Artist Close-Up: Haethor Give You Opera Rock

With their self-titled debut, pop duo featuring music maker/producer/guitarist, Howard “Merlin” Wulkan and virtuosic vocalist, Amy Owens, give you Opera Rock. If you are wondering…

Artist Close-Up: Carry Illinois Show We Are A “Work In Progress”

When it comes to indie-pop, Carry Illinois may define themselves as confronters of “BS”, but I think they are givers of benevolence. Their new EP,…

Concert Review/ Artist Close-Up: Three Reasons To Love G-Flip

Playing a show at Mercury Lounge, G-Flip came out looking like a Skater Girl, but her performance challenged the “easy-going” stereotypes tethered to such an…

Artist Close- Up: Visuals Bring Love “Shock By Shock”

If my readers know a few things about, one thing they know for sure, is that I love psychedelia. Visuals “Shock By Shock” is warm…

Artist Close-Up: New City Are “Getting Closer” To Their Dreams

Any creative person knows what it is to be on the cusp of your own genius. To know you are so close to embodying your…