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Vocalo Radio — 771 episodes

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Chicago-rooted singer Sophia Galaté embarks on her debut headlining tour

2

DRAMA: Live at the Salt Shed!

3

Julian Davis Reid on "Vocation" and finding softness through the piano

4

Sleeping at Last on holiday orchestral arrangements & “Turning Page”

5

Frsh Waters and MFnMelo of Pivot Gang talk John Walt Day and giving back to Chicago

6

Midnight Til Morning talk international tours and “Building the Band”

7

Chicago duo JEFF K%NZ and Theisy throw some paint on "PIGMENTS"

8

Sophia Galaté claims the spotlight with "For My Own Entertainment"

9

The Joffrey Ballet brings funk band The Main Squeeze onstage for “Wabash & You”

10

Chicago’s Wyatt Waddell has seen the light

11

Patchwork Inc. shares the spirit of session songwriting with Chicago on new EP

12

Nico Segal & The Social Experiment celebrate the 10th anniversary of groundbreaking “Surf”

13

Madison McFerrin takes her album to Chicago this Scorpio season

14

The Reel Critic: Family, football and faith in “HIM”

15

Rich Robbins' "IN GOOD TASTE" was made in good company

16

DJ Hiroko Yamamura talks ARC Music Fest and the joy of B2B sets

17

The Reel Critic breaks down Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" into "8 C's"

18

Chicago's Mike DFG reveals his alter ego

19

The Fly Honey Show — a combo of dance, burlesque and great party — declares a grand finale

20

The Reel Critic shares thoughts on ‘John Wick: Ballerina’

21

Yukimi embraces the healing nature of sadness on her debut solo album 'For You'

22

'Sinners' is a cautionary tale through music history

23

Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma explores a new universe on cosmic-themed ‘StarX Lover’

24

Formerly-DIY venue Bookclub takes over Elbo Room

25

'Daughters' is a powerful documentary touching on love, loss and redemption

26

How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style

27

An Oscars breakdown with The Reel Critic

28

Melanin, Roots, and Culture returns to celebrate Black History Month at the Music Box Theatre

29

'Captain America: Brave New World' is about "redemption, revenge and renewal"

30

Black Alphabet celebrates Black and queer stories with a mini film fest at Center on Halsted

31

“Texas Hold ‘Em” producer Killah B says his versatility came from Chicago roots

32

Ke Huy Quan stars in Valentine’s-themed action film ‘Love Hurts’

33

Ian Fitchuk is the Chicago-rooted Grammy nominee for Producer of the Year

34

‘One of Them Days’ has “heart, humor and humanity”

35

Chicago rapper Cassius Tae on the art of freestyling and ‘making songs for women’

36

Chicago musician Senite doesn’t let anyone box her into one genre

37

In 'Unstoppable,' wrestler Anthony Robles' journey stands out as a story for the ages

38

Ric Wilson shares disco love with new single and New Year’s Eve party

39

‘Albany Road’ explores resentment, reconciliation and repentance

40

Chicago artist Aksel brings the “tropical vibes” with new music

41

The Reel Critic: ‘The Piano Lesson’ challenges viewers to confront their past and consider their legacy

42

The Reel Critic: ‘Juror #2’ breaks little new ground

43

“Green Light For Change” brings traffic stop data to community forum

44

The O’My’s return to their roots with a Metro show full of Chicago talent

45

Chicago singer m.e.h. on how to cultivate a fearless personal style

46

Holy horror: ‘Heretic’ explores the dark side of devotion

47

Pitchfork Music Festival won't return to Chicago next year

48

John David Washington says his role in ‘The Piano Lesson’ made him a better artist

49

‘Here’ brings audiences on a journey through the past

50

Chicago rapper Roy Kinsey is opening a ‘Rapbrary’ to honor hip-hop’s literary contributions

51

Adam Elliot hopes 'Memoir of a Snail' makes audiences laugh and cry

52

Chicago artist Sparklmami on “fajas,” the art of confessional music and those long-fingered gloves

53

‘The Piano Lesson’ adaptation opens Chicago International Film Festival

54

‘Joker’ sequel “intrigues, but doesn’t quite satisfy”

55

Chicago Fashion Week returns to the runway after more than a decade

56

Fashion in Chicago music: “Getting Dressed” with Chicago singer Manasseh

57

‘Young King’ puts the spotlight on Black life and love

58

Pivot Gang makes Millennium Park headlining debut at Vocalo’s Summer Finale

59

Chicago visual artist Clue channels Little Village in all of his works

60

The underdogs: Three reviews from Toronto International Film Festival

61

Chicago’s Loona Dae returns to the stage to perform debut album live

62

DJ Lady D brings “A Deep-Felt Love” of house music to Millennium Park this month

63

‘1992’ is a "sociological study" on father-son relationships

64

Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill performs new album at Millennium Park Sept. 20

65

'Blink Twice’ asks: “Is forgetting a gift?”

66

Did Omar Apollo really spend 50K "out of spite"? (Plus acting debut & 'God Said No' tour)

67

Revival celebrates Midwest dance music as a spiritual experience

68

‘Rob Peace’ is a “stirring commentary on the human condition”

69

The Reel Critic: ‘Sing Sing’ champions the human spirit

70

Tala Silva sees music as an extension of emotion

71

Producers of ‘Sing Sing’ say vulnerability brings us closer together

72

At Lollapalooza, grentperez urges aspiring artists to make mistakes

73

Savannah Ré talks JUNO Awards & going independent at Lollapalooza

74

At Lollapalooza, PawPaw Rod looks to the past for innovation

75

Pivot Gang highlights young Chicago artists at Lollapalooza

76

Lollapalooza 2024: Godly the Ruler is "so dramatic"

77

Chicago’s adan diaz makes Lollapalooza debut: “It hasn't hit me yet”

78

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unites unlikely friends and foes

79

Pitchfork 2024: Akenya’s ‘Moon In the 4th’ is on divine timing

80

Tkay Maidza blends fashion and flow at Pitchfork Music Festival

81

For multitalented Chicago musician Kara Jackson, Pitchfork Fest is a family affair

82

Music-based film ‘Dandelion’ explores power, passion and second chances

83

New series ‘The Big Cigar’ follows Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba

84

In ‘Sing Sing,’ an arts program in a prison stokes empathy and compassion

85

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is quietly captivating

86

'The Rundown' host Erin Allen on building a radio career

87

Peach Tree Rascals talk TikTok-viral single "Mariposa" & first headlining tour

88

Nightlife-Inspired Dance Work 'The Function' Returns In New Revival

89

Chicago Podcasters Highlight The Legacy Of Environmental Activist Hazel Johnson

90

Road to Sueños: DJ Dynamiq

91

Chicago Artist Face Lets Listeners Into Her World On 'Paragon'

92

Road To Sueños 2024: DJ Fredy Fresco

93

For Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Is The Greatest City In The World

94

The Reel Critic Explores The Origins of Furiosa

95

Road To Sueños 2024: DJ Miriam & Sorry Papi

96

Jesse De La Peña Is What Chicago Sounds Like

97

The Reel Critic: ‘Back to Black’ Champions Winehouse’s Music

98

Inside The DePaul University Encampment

99

RUIZ Atelier Transcends Time And Memory Through Scent

100

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Brings Forth A New Reign

101

Bekoe Is What Chicago Sounds Like

102

The Reel Critic: ‘The Fall Guy’ Falls A Bit Short

103

Kenn Cook Jr. Shares His West Side Story

104

South Chicago Dance Theatre Seeks “New Horizons” In Seventh Season

105

‘We Grown Now’ Is Rooted In Hope And Resilience

106

The Reel Critic: ‘Challengers’ Is Bold And Commanding :white_check_mark: 1

107

For Monica Trinidad, Art Is Integral To Revolution

108

Lovers And Friends Fosters Inclusivity In Chicago Queer Nightlife Scene

109

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns To The Chicago Stage

110

Goalden Chyld Echoes His ‘War Cry’

111

Angry Blackmen Reveal ‘The Legend of ABM’

112

Chicago Sky Pre-Draft Predictions With Quita Loves Sports

113

‘Arcadian’ Dives Into Familial Bonds Amidst Terror

114

Woolly Mammoth Is Home To The Weird And Wonderful

115

The Reel Critic: ‘Monkey Man’ Is Cultural, Compelling And Complicated

116

Vivian Garcia Shares The Spotlight For Women’s Day Performance

117

'Shirley': New Biopic Shines A “Well Overdue” Spotlight On Shirley Chisholm

118

Turntablist Mista Sinista Returns To Chicago For Brown Sugar Tuesdays

119

The Good Girls Aren’t Good "For Girls" — They’re Just Good

120

Godzilla x Kong: Epic Battles In A New Empire

121

Taste of Lebanon: Andersonville Lunch Staple Since ‘96

122

Hurray For The Riff Raff Knows ‘The Past Is Still Alive’

123

Amaarae Brings Afropop Energy To Chicago On ‘Fountain Baby’ Tour

124

To Actress Christina Jackson, ‘Shirley’ Means Everything

125

Manual Cinema Shines A New Light On Puppetry

126

Wrigley Field Announcer Jeremiah Paprocki Is Starting A Local Late-Night Talk Show

127

For Poet Helene Achanzar, Chicago Is A City Of Artists

128

Sid Sriram Bridges Innovation And Indian Classical Music On ‘Sidharth’

129

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Behind The Oscars

130

Erin Rembert Finds Tangible Alchemy In Chicago

131

'Dune: Part Two' Returns To The Desert

132

For Glamhag, Art Is A Love Letter

133

Chicago MC Robust Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Potholes In Our Molecules’

134

‘Sacred Soil’ Shines A Light On Historic Piney Woods School

135

For Sarita Hernández, Printmaking And Community Activism Are Interconnected

136

Tkay Maidza Gets Retribution With ‘Sweet Justice’

137

Jay Wood Follows His Heart And Rejects Perfectionism On 'NOWHERE, FAST'

138

Behind the Curtain of 'Illinoise' with Vocalist Tasha

139

Ambré And Payton Moore Spread Love To The House of Blues For Valentine’s Weekend

140

Oscar Nominations And Omissions: "Not Just Barbie"

141

Chicago-Rooted Dancer Yaman Kelemet Returns Home as a Soloist for Spain’s Compañía Nacional de Danza

142

Multimedia Artist Efren Adkins Finds Their Fire In Chicago

143

Jessica Jolia Turns Her Harmonies Into Hustle

144

The Return Of The Phantom: Catching Up With Chicago DJ Phantom 45

145

Spy Comedy 'Argylle' Blends Reality And Fiction

146

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Emphasizes the Intersection of Race and Caste

147

With ‘Origin,' Ava DuVernay Explores Isabel Wilkerson's Pursuit

148

Ashley Johnson Blends Creativity And Community

149

For Saneit, Finding Her Groove Is “Automatic”

150

Chicago Musician Akenya Transcends On ‘Moon in the 4th’

151

Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph Puts Respect On Her Roles’ Names

152

For Lauren Hersch, Community Should Be A Nest

153

Chicago’s DRAMA Duo Brings The Heat To The Salt Shed

154

The Reel Critic: 'Oppenheimer' Is "Explosive"

155

Storytelling Workshop: How Do We Move Beyond War

156

Storytelling Workshop: The Regulars

157

Storytelling Workshop: Mentorship Cycle

158

Storytelling Workshop: Our Archive

159

Storytelling Workshop: Making It In America

160

Fathom DJ’s “Sonic Revival” Celebrates DJs As Tastemakers

161

The Reel Critic: Behind The Curtain For Film Awards Season

162

Erin Alexander Expresses Chicago In Her Own Way

163

Part 2: The Women Of 'The Color Purple' On The Big Screen

164

‘The Color Purple’ Presents The Musical In Full Technicolor

165

For Archie Madekwe & Alison Oliver, 'Saltburn' Is Brilliantly Indescribable

166

Uduimoh Umolu Lifts Spirits with Jon Basíl Tequila

167

For Latham Zearfoss, Change Is A Chance For Discovery

168

‘Wonka’ Is A Whimsical Musical Fantasy

169

‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads To The Big Screen With Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson

170

‘Maxine’s Baby’ Explores Tyler Perry’s Identity Down To The Core

171

Pocket Con Highlights Diversity Among Comic Books

172

‘American Fiction’ Explores Literary Industry And Familial Bonds

173

Tera Murray Finds Human Connection Through Culinary Arts

174

Disney's 'Wish' Wants You To Chase Your Dreams

175

‘Rustin’ Is Not A Biopic, But Living History

176

Anthony Joel Quezada: From Community Organizer to Cook County Commissioner

177

MC Kurtis Blow Brings The Holiday Spirit With The Hip-Hop Nutcracker

178

Heavy Crownz Grows His Roots On ‘BRANCHED OUT!’

179

The Main Squeeze Spreads Love And Good Vibes To Thalia Hall

180

Gina Lira Spreads Self-Love Through Nail Art

181

'The Ballad Of Songbird & Snakes' Throws Fans Back Into 'The Hunger Games'

182

Chicago Acid Jazz Collective Liquid Soul Reconnects At Music For Mars

183

'Rustin': In Conversation With Colman Domingo & Director George C. Wolfe

184

For Mari DeOleo, Clowning Opens The Door To Possibility

185

For Ajani Jones, Chicago’s Music Community Is All Fam

186

‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Marvels’ Present Tales of Unexpected Alliances and Female Empowerment

187

Scout Bratt Fights For Autonomy Locally and Internationally

188

callmejimmee Embraces The Imperfect On Self-Titled Project

189

Sampha Searches For Divinity In The Material On ‘Lahai’

190

Raven Jackson Talks Sound Design, Black Love Stories & 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt'

191

Sen Morimoto Gives Listeners His ‘Diagnosis’

192

Sen Morimoto Debuts ‘Diagnosis’ At ChiTown Movies

193

Marissa Jo Cerar Discusses New Series "Black Cake" With The Reel Critic

194

Sacha Mullin Makes Solo Music With A Communal Mindset

195

Hannibal Buress and Eshu Tune Return to the Chicago Stage

196

Channel Seven Taps Into The Perfect Frequency

197

The Juju Exchange Brings Their Sonic Rx To Merit Music’s Annual Benefit

198

The Reel Critic Shares Thoughts On "The Other Black Girl"

199

Ine’a J on Her Repertoire of Talents

200

JuJu MinXXX Spreads Self-Love Through Burlesque

201

The Voice Of The CTA Makes A Stop At Vocalo

202

Chicago R&B Singer JAAS Returns With “Man Down”

203

Felix Ames Takes Listeners On A Trip To ‘JENA’

204

Slow & Low Celebrates Midwestern Lowrider Culture

205

Director Raven Jackson Discusses 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' with The Reel Critic

206

GIIIVENS Lights Their Path To Visual Artistry

207

Black Alphabet Film Festival Returns for Its 10th Year

208

The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest

209

Kenya Elan Finds The Humor In Life’s Frustrations

210

SZA Makes A Second Splash At The United Center On SOS Tour

211

Chicago Artist ASXA Is A Contemporary R&B “Vibe Deliverer”

212

The Reel Critic Talks the Chicago International Film Festival

213

The Goods: SZA + Nas, Wu-Tang & De La Soul In Chicago

214

Vici Howard Amplifies the Impact of Black & Brown Femme Films

215

Pat Junior On All Things ‘Gold Fangs’ and ‘Grill Talk’

216

Micah Collier On ‘Becoming’ A Fresh Voice In Chicago Jazz

217

WBEZ Investigation Reveals Illinois Traffic Stop Disparity

218

The Reel Critic Puts A Spotlight On ‘The Super Models’

219

The Goods: Chi Arts Shining Through The Clouds

220

Octavia Reese Creates Work At The Intersection of Art And Technology

221

Matt Muse's New EP Is "Chicago Decent"

222

The Reel Critic Reviews 'A Million Miles Away'

223

The Goods: Listen For (Mostly) Free Weekend Plans!

224

Darius Dennis Uses Change As His Canvas

225

Add-2 Builds A Haven For Chicago’s Arts Community

226

The Reel Critic Reviews 'Dumb Money'

227

The Goods: Corinne Bailey Rae, Mexican Independence Day & Art Across Chicago

228

Caro Aceves Ignites Community Connection Through Drag

229

The Reel Critic Faces ‘The Equalizer 3’

230

The Goods: Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Film & Fashion

231

LaVonte Stewart Believes In The Transformative Nature Of Sports

232

Cortez Smith Of "The Chi" Uses His Platform For Positivity

233

Marcus Atom’s ‘SUMMER.TIME.CHI’ Is A Love Letter To Chicago Summer

234

The Fly Honey Show Returns To Thalia Hall Labor Day Weekend

235

DJ Hiroko Yamamura Uses Passion As Her Guide

236

The Reel Critic Reviews 'The Hill'

237

Summer Skate Party 2023: Audio Postcard

238

Villapalooza Returns To Little Village This Weekend

239

David Gauna’s Artwork Blooms Throughout Chicago

240

Malik Yusef, Part II: Favorite Grammy, “Super Vision” & How We’re All “Bad Kids”

241

Malik Yusef, Part I: Returning To Chicago, Spoken Word & Investing In Kanye

242

Bud Billiken Parade 2023: Audio Postcard

243

The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Blue Beetle’

244

Khaliyah X Is Not Just Here 'For The Summer'

245

For Alyssa Gregory, Dance Is A Vessel For Communication

246

Jean Dawson Lollapalooza 2023: “My Version Of Tradition”

247

Pinqy Ring At Lollapalooza: “I Am Worthy, I Am Learning, I Am It, I Am Lit”

248

Thee Sacred Souls Talk Importance Of Soul Music At Lollapalooza 2023

249

The Reel Critic Talks 'Stephen Curry: Underrated'

250

Bindu Poroori Finds Power In Being Tender

251

UMI Meditates At Lollapalooza 2023

252

Chicago Rapper Kidd Kenn's Lollapalooza Debut Is "Better Than Yours"

253

Franc Moody: Experimenting With Eclectic Funk at Lollapalooza

254

Bakar Talks Virgil Abloh, Stopping Traffic For Art And More At Lollapalooza 2023

255

The Reel Critic: Fan Expo, SAG Strike And ‘Swagger’

256

Storytelling Workshop: Teacher Talk On Hip-Hop

257

Storytelling Workshop: Be The Prayer

258

Storytelling Workshop: I Ran An Afterschool Program On Devon

259

Storytelling Workshop: Pieces of Faith

260

Storytelling Workshop: Museums, Equity And Docents Reimagined

261

Storytelling Workshop: Music Through Work And Play

262

Storytelling Workshop: On The Knife’s Edge

263

Meshell Ndegeocello: A Virgo's Dream of Past, Present & Future

264

Kassa Overall On The Shifting Of The Cool

265

Multidisciplinary Artist Sulyiman Stokes Visualizes Black Narratives

266

Sid Sriram Uses Carnatic Music To Help Listeners Heal

267

Kayo Takes The Good With The Bad On 'It Was Fun While It Lasted

268

Killer Mike Reintroduces Himself As 'MICHAEL' At Pitchfork 2023

269

The Reel Critic Triple-Feature: 'Haunted Mansion,' 'The League' & 'Black Ice'

270

Sho Daniels, AKA Zeetus Lapetus, Is Chicago’s Intergalactic Funk DJ

271

Mdou Moctar At Pitchfork 2023: “The Most Important Thing Is To Make People Happy”

272

Ric Wilson: Live From Pitchfork 2023

273

Caught In The Rain With Yaya Bey At Pitchfork 2023

274

The Ying Yang Twins Make Hip-Hop For The Soul

275

The Reel Critic: It’s A ‘Barbie’ World

276

Adia Ivey Shapes Cinematic Narratives Through An Intersectional Lens

277

Ephraim Bugumba Brings His Story of Endurance To Tiny Desk: On The Road

278

The Reel Critic Reviews 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1'

279

Sandra Puebla Harnesses People Power To Reimagine The Political System

280

Nola Adé Takes Afro-Soul To The Tiny Desk Stage

281

Idris Elba Discusses His New Series “Hijack” With The Reel Critic

282

Teresa Magaña Builds Space For Culturally Resonant Expression

283

The Reel Critic Goes Back In Time With 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny'

284

Through Film, Adam L. McMath Preserves Community History

285

Braxton Cook Creates Beyond The Confines Of Genre

286

Reggie Ponder Discusses Empowerment With The Cast of ‘Run The World’

287

Daniella Mazzio Believes The Arts Should Be Accessible For Everyone

288

Isaac Ziman's BKyard Boogie Brings Its Live Outdoor Sets To Chicago

289

Mellow Dreamin': The Times Of Drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt

290

The Reel Critic Double-Feature: ‘The Flash’ And ‘The Blackening’

291

Sampa The Great Takes Zamrock On The Road — And To Chicago

292

Through Chicago Votes, Stevie Valles Works To Amplify Chicago Voices

293

The Reel Critic Discusses 'The Blackening' With Writer Dewayne Perkins

294

Madison McFerrin Takes Control Of Her Music And Her Legacy

295

The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’

296

Mary Bowman Advocates For Reproductive Justice In Chicago’s Queer Medical Community

297

Mike Dunn: A Dive Into The Chicago House DJ's Catalog With DJ Purple & Jesse De La Peña

298

DLOW Brings Bopping Back With “Shuffle 3.0”

299

Storytelling Workshop (Summer 2013): ‘Bopping: Art in the Making from the West Side of Chicago’

300

The Reel Critic Travels 'Across The Spider-Verse'

301

Tarnynon Onumonu Uses Words As Tools To Heal

302

Daisy Zamora Takes Healing Into Her Own Hands

303

Empowering Youth Through Art: The Simple Good's Journey of Positivity and Transformation

304

The Reel Critic Goes Under The Sea With 'The Little Mermaid'

305

Mayoush Is Chicago's Rising "Lebanese Soul Diva”

306

Kali Uchis Brings Fans A Personal Experience At The Aragon Ballroom

307

The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Fast X’

308

For Musician-Slash-Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown, Curiosity Is Essential

309

Shawnee Dez Finds Her Umbra On Debut Album

310

Inside The Arena During Brandon Johnson’s Mayoral Inauguration

311

The Reel Critic Speaks With The Stars Of ‘About My Father’

312

Rima Sweiss Shares Palestinian Culture With Chicago

313

Chicago Ride App Workers Demand Change Outside Uber Headquarters

314

The Reel Critic: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

315

Photographer Eric Strom Captures Chicago History In Real Time

316

Dreamer Isioma Finds Intergalactic Freedom On ‘Princess Forever’

317

“The Reel Critic” Reviews ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

318

Mayadet Patitucci Cruz Is Healing Chicago Through The Youth

319

Tamar Mitchell Is Bringing SAMO Back

320

Reggie Ponder Discusses CineYouth Festival With Program Director Celeste Wong

321

The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Beau Is Afraid’

322

Painting Outside The Lines With Damiane Nickles

323

D2x Tests His Musical Limits Beyond ‘The Color Blue’

324

Aksel Finds Magic In Sharing Stories Through Music

325

The Reel Critic Reviews 'Air: Courting A Legend'

326

Storytelling Workshop: A Short History of Thalia Hall

327

Storytelling Workshop: Bards Against the Regime

328

Storytelling Workshop: Lydia Homes: For Each Other

329

Storytelling Workshop: Que viva la Discount Mall / Long Live the Discount Mall

330

Storytelling Workshop: Swift Transitions: A Black Church Nears Its End

331

Storytelling Workshop: Vintage Shop:Time Hop

332

Storytelling Workshop: We’re Not Going Anywhere

333

Storytelling Workshop: Windy Blessings

334

For Lucy Angel Camarena, Cultural Heritage Is The Foundation For A Better Chicago

335

Chiiild Finds Himself Through His Music

336

The Reel Critic Reviews ‘A Thousand and One’

337

Tyomi Morgan Creates Safe Spaces For Intimacy Work In Film

338

For femdot., 2023 Means A Lot More Than Just Music

339

Indie Soul Icon Teedra Moses Sits Down With Ayana Contreras

340

Reggie Ponder Sits Down With The Co-Executive Producer Of 'AfroPoP' 15

341

For Artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago’s Map Is The Medium

342

Jordan Ward Is Moving “FORWARD"

343

Chris Patrick and Dende Talk Tour, New Releases And The State Of R&B On Vocalo

344

Twenty-Six Years Later, “You Didn’t See Nothin” Podcast Digs Into The Lenard Clark Case And Its Lasting Impact

345

Reggie Ponder Talks With Creator And Cast Of Film ‘Spinning Gold’

346

Darien Sea Builds Community Within Chicago’s DIY Music Scene

347

Bimi Is Done Playing Games On "For Real"

348

Chris "Classick" Inumerable On The Classick Studios Journey And Expansion

349

Alex Vaughn Talks ‘The Hurtbook’ And Life Before Making Music

350

The Reel Critic Reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

351

Colette Ghunim Radiates Love Through Film

352

Manasseh Makes Music To Reach The Heart

353

Grammy-Winning Poet J. Ivy Is Living His Decades-Long Dream

354

The Reel Critic Reviews 'Champions'

355

Jordan Ratliff Is Bringing A New Wave Of Theater To Chicago

356

Galaxy Francis Talks Name Change, "The Shining" On Vocalo

357

Michael Liptrot And Ald. Rossana Rodríguez Sanchez Discuss Mayoral Race On Vocalo

358

LoveFound: The Altar

359

The Reel Critic Casts His Votes For The Academy Awards

360

Freelance Journalist Britt Julious Believes In “The Underground, The Underdog And The Avant Garde”

361

For Adam Martinez, Music Surpasses Language

362

Simone Luster And Family Carry Luster Products Into A New Generation

363

Durand Bernarr is stepping into the spotlight

364

The Reel Critic Reviews Michael B. Jordan's Directorial Debut, 'Creed III'

365

LoveFound: The Bicycle

366

Sentrock Is The Boy Who Wanted To Fly (2017)

367

Grasshopper Club Is Bringing Equality Into the Cannabis Business

368

Ghanaian Artist Stonebwoy Discusses Black Star Line Festival And International Tour

369

Willie Round and Gary Mills Tell The True Story of Emmett Till With ‘Trial In The Delta’

370

LoveFound: The Game

371

Sherie and D Smoke’s Love Shines On New Single “Candlelight”

372

LoveFound: The Photograph

373

Viola Davis' Memoir "Finding Me," In Review

374

Storytelling Workshop: Apteka Farmacia

375

Storytelling Workshop: Black Artscapes In Chicago

376

Storytelling Workshop: Finding Queer Desi Joy in Chicago

377

Storytelling Workshop: Language Lost and Found

378

Storytelling Workshop: Rooted

379

Storytelling Workshop: Seguimos Esperando

380

Storytelling Workshop: Soñando Grande

381

Black Star Line Festival 2023: Bekoe's Recap

382

Channel Tres Is Making His Own Lane

383

Ro Marsalis Returns to the Stage at Vocalo's Chi Sounds Like Showcase

384

Bianca Shaw Brings "Good Vibrations" to Vocalo

385

Justin Cunningham and Essence Smith Break Down SocialWorks’ A Night at the Museum

386

Daro Santiago: A Champion For Change

387

G Herbo Discusses Swervin Through Stress and Dealing With Trauma

388

DJ Terry Hunter Discusses Grammy Nomination and More On Vocalo

389

Pivot Gang Takes Over Vocalo’s Airwaves Before John Walt Day

390

theMIND Works On His Own Timeline

391

Tink Discusses Aaliyah, Working With Hitmaka On ‘Pillowtalk’ and More On Vocalo

392

Elegance Bratton Discusses ‘The Inspection,’ and Triumph Over Adversity

393

Nico Segal and Nikko Washington Join Play Together to Mentor Chicago's Next Generation of Artists

394

Hannibal Buress Debuts New Single Under Eshu Tune

395

‘YESSIE’ is Jessie Reyez’s Product of Healing

396

Peter CottonTale & Merit Music’s Emma Harmon Discuss the Importance of Music Education

397

Peter CottonTale Breaks Down ‘Catch,’ Previews New Music on Vocalo

398

Día de Muertos: Vocalo & Domingos En Vocalo’s Primera Sonic Ofrenda

399

Mario Gastelum Breaks Down Lit & Luz: A Celebration of Language, Literature and the Arts

400

“Evolution of a Sonero”: A Salsa-Hip-Hop Epic Takes On Chicago

401

Rich Jones Explores the Dark and the Light On ‘Smoke Detector’

402

Johari Noelle: LA To Vocalo Studios In 30 Hours

403

Samara Joy In Conversation With Ayana Contreras

404

Symba Breaks Down 'Results Take Time' On Vocalo

405

Nudia In The Afternoon: Nudia & Joshua Discuss Ari Lennox's 'age/sex/location'

406

Nudia In The Afternoon: Nudia & Joshua Discuss 'The Woman King'

407

Adriana Gallardo On The True Cost Of El Milagro Tortillas

408

Vic Mensa Talks Founding Illinois's First Black-Owned Cannabis Brand

409

Storytelling Workshop: Downtown Is For Youth Too

410

Storytelling Workshop: My Old Flame

411

Storytelling Workshop: Smashed Plastic

412

Storytelling Workshop: Streets Calling

413

Storytelling Workshop: Subterranean Super Sale

414

Storytelling Workshop: The Space Between Us

415

Storytelling Workshop: Welcome To The Hive

416

Keyon Harrold: Shaman of Sound

417

Buffalo Nichols and Ayana Contreras Discuss The State Of Blues At Lolla ‘22

418

Mahalia And Nudia Talk Breakups And Bad Tattoos At Lolla ‘22

419

Sampa The Great At Lolla '22: African Music Is Unlimited

420

Bonus Tracks: The Hidden Gems of Lollapalooza

421

Tinashe Chats With Bekoe at Lolla ‘22

422

Amber Mark At Pitchfork 2022: "Connecting Is The Really Important Part"

423

KAINA At Pitchfork 2022: "The Details Are Where It Matters..."

424

Chance On: “Child of God,” Ghana and Recent Interdisciplinary Work

425

Chance On: Plans for The Chicagoist

426

Chance On: Future Plans For Releases

427

Chance On: YOUmedia, Key Collaborators and the Early Years

428

Chance On: Anita Baker and Artists’ Agency

429

Chance On: Chicago, His Upbringing and the Importance of Community

430

Eric Williams Chats About Silver Room Block Party 2022...

431

Killer Mike Wants You To Fight For The Rights Of Regular People

432

Nabil Ayers Searches For Connection In New Memoir

433

Sueños Music Festival 2022: Backstage With The Festival DJs

434

Bekoe In Conversation With Saba: "We're Just Getting Started"

435

Justseeds Cooperative And The NRDC Fuse Art And Activism At EXPO

436

WemmyMo Finds Power In His Past

437

Dreamer Isioma Explores Space and Time On Debut Album

438

Ron Louis Stays Resilient

439

Gold Haze Lives "Life In Abundance"

440

The O'My's Catch Up With Jill Hopkins

441

Femdot Finds True Freedom On "Not for Sale"

442

Bekoe Chats With Hip-Hop Duo Mother Nature

443

Adam Ness Is A Supreme Vocalist

444

Master P Hits The Shelves With "Master Crunch"

445

From the Vault: For Tasha, The Role Of The Artist Is To Make The Revolution Irresistible

446

Shingai Has "No Fear" Of Bridging Gaps

447

From The Vault: Rich Robbins Bridges The Gap Between City And Suburbia With Summertime Raps And Vibes

448

From The Vault: Helado Negro On Code Switching, Jamaica Kincaid And “Our Cloudy Country"

449

Jaas Discusses Her Musical Beginnings, New EP and

450

Drew Fox Helps Shape Community One Drink At A Time

451

Vocalo Vault: Lizzo Talks Feminism, Body Positivity, And That Time She Sang On A Prince Song

452

Vic Mensa Revisits The Past At Riot Fest

453

Cory Henry On His Deep Cut Heroes And His Joyful Return To Stage

454

Makaya McCraven Is Deciphering The Message

455

Vocalo Vault: Killer Mike of Run The Jewels Talks Protest Rap, Gentrification and Social Activism in 2017

456

Abstract Mindstate Connects The Past To The Future Of Hip Hop

457

Enchúfate Presents July's Best New Latin Alternative Music

458

Enchúfate Presents New Music From Caloncho & Gabacho

459

Enchúfate Spotlights Telegramas Ajemos And Gabriele Poso

460

Enchúfate Features The Music Of Joelii and Ramona

461

Maconomics With Ross Mac: What You Need To Know About Home Buying

462

Enchúfate's Groovy New Music Mix

463

Enchúfate Features The Music Of Isaac & Nora

464

Enchúfate Features New Music From Mark Cast w/Pahua And Pehuenche

465

Enchúfate Features The Music Of Calle Sur

466

Bekoe In Conversation With NEZ

467

The Sounds Of The Latin Alternative Music Conference

468

Fuel Fandango and George Calendar Delight Our Weekends

469

Maconomics: Coinbase 101

470

Enchúfate Features Chicago's Armando Perez

471

Maconomics: 529 Plans Explained

472

Bekoe In Conversation With Vic Mensa

473

Jamming With The Sounds Of Robot Consciente & Carlos Mendez

474

Luvvie Ajayi Jones Teaches Us To Embrace Our Fears And Thrive In Our Leisure

475

Enchúfate's International Women's Day Playlist

476

Demetruest Is Comfortable And Proud Of Their Intersectionality

477

In Conversation With Bekoe: State Representative Justin Slaughter

478

Sandra Treviño Stops By To Share The Sounds Of Femme Power

479

AfroBeats And Bright Sounds To Warm Your Winter

480

Maconomics: Cryptocurrency, Elon Musk and Bitcoin

481

Puro Amor With Sandra Treviño

482

Sandra Treviño Gives Us The Afro-Venezuelan Sounds of Venezonix

483

Maconomics: Ross Mac Breaks Down The Frenzy Of The Stock Market

484

James Spooner Explores the Interconnection Of Visual Art And Musical Expression

485

Same Old New School Ep 38

486

Sandra Treviño Rounds Out The Month With Music From Quillo and Chicarica

487

Maconomics: Gamestop, Reddit, and Robin Hood

488

Same Old New School Ep 37

489

Sandra Treviño Gives Us Positive Vibes With New Music By Las Cafeteras

490

Jon Batiste Is Changing The World One Note At A Time

491

Same Old New School Ep 36

492

From Chicago And Around The World, Enchúfate Shares Her Favorite Songs En Español

493

Chi Sounds Like: Matt Harvey Spreads Love To Chicago

494

Same Old New School Ep 35

495

From Germany To Brazil, Sandra Treviño Shares The Music Of The New Year

496

Law Enforcement vs. Public Safety: In Conversation With Corey Richardson And Exavier Pope, Pt. 2

497

"We Been Knowin:" In Conversation With Exavier Pope and Corey Richardson, Pt. 1

498

StoryCorps Chicago: ‘I Wish I’d Had The Opportunities That You Had’

499

StoryCorps Chicago: ‘Young People Need To See Muslim Heroes Onscreen'

500

Same Old New School Ep 34

501

Los Álbumes Favoritos de 2020

502

Same Old New School Ep. 33

503

Same Old New School Ep 32

504

Enchúfate's 2020 Favorites

505

Same Old New School Ep 31

506

Fobia, Lester Rey & Nino Augustine, And Neptuna Release New Music In Time For The Holidays

507

Reggie Ponder Reviews 'Sound Of Metal'

508

Chi Sounds Like: Alicia Nesbary-Moore Fights To End Food Insecurity

509

Same Old New School Ep 30

510

Chi Sounds Like: Ramon Norwood Believes Food Is A Right, Not A Privilege

511

Brittney Carter Will Not Let Success Keep Her From Doing The Things She Loves

512

Same Old New School Ep 29

513

Mamii Makes Songs About Every Day Life

514

Chi Sounds Like: Simone Freeman Brings Equity And Unity Through Food

515

Sandra Treviño Shines A Spotlight On Latinx Femme Artists

516

Same Old New School Ep 28

517

Same Old New School Ep 27

518

Stephanie Skora On General Election 2020

519

Same Old New School Ep 26

520

Halloween... En Español!

521

Supa Bwe Checks Off His Goals And Looks Forward

522

Jessie DeFranco Explores Relationships And Intimate Friendships With New EP

523

Same Old New School Ep 25

524

Ausar's "Flight of the Honeybee" Is Making A Buzz

525

Same Old New School Ep 24

526

Sandra Treviño Begins A Month Of Ghouls, Goblins and Música

527

Victor Internet Stays Creative And Hopeful During This Pandemic

528

Barry And The Fountains Are Bringing Louisiana Zydeco To The Windy City

529

La Marisoul of La Santa Cecilia Launches Solo Project And It's Full Of Love

530

Bekoe Sits Down With The Multi-Talented Bartón

531

Josh K Adapts To COVID And Reflects On His Signing With Fabolous

532

Same Old New School Ep 22

533

Same Old News School 21

534

The Tropical Psychedelia of Cienfue and Bedroom Pop of Mán Cub

535

Femdot & Liz Flores Join Forces Creating Music/Art Intersectionality

536

From Iberia To The Caribbean: Espagueti and Rita Indiana

537

AMI's Classical Music Influences Shine Out In Latest EP

538

Same Old New School 20

539

Practically Speaking: Voter Suppression

540

Bekoe's Top 5 Picks Of The Week

541

Same Old News School Ep. 18

542

The Braided Janes and Los Poetas Bring Us Anthems Of Hope During These Painful Times

543

Same Old New School Ep 17

544

Jeoffrey Arrington and Johari Noelle Explain Their Passion Project "Time"

545

Sandra Treviño Features The Music Of Daymé Arocena

546

Bekoe's Top 5 Picks Of The Week

547

Sandra Treviño Features Venezuelan MC Gabylonia

548

Same Old New School Ep 16

549

Sandra Treviño Brings Us Into The Afro-Cuban Music Of La Dame Blanche

550

situationchicago Raises Money & Awareness For Local Venues

551

Same Old New School Ep 15

552

Sandra Treviño Shows Us The Chicago Sound Of Mariachi Herencia de México And Así Así

553

Kyle Kinane Talks About His New Album And Illinois Baseball

554

The O'My's Take Their Soulful Sound To The Virtual Stage

555

Same Old New School Ep 14

556

Chris Bauman of NIVA Shares His Support For Local Venues

557

Same Old New School Ep 12

558

Sandra Treviño Shares The Musical World Gaby Moreno And Pierre Cruz

559

Same Old New School Ep 11

560

Nikki Hayes Shares Her Creative Process, Family And New Music

561

Same Old New School Ep 10

562

Sandra Treviño Shares The Afro Cubano Sounds of Marisol La Brava & A Sol De Piel

563

Same Old News School Ep 9

564

Sandra Treviño Shares Some Satirical And Comedic Latinx Musical Groups

565

Same Old New School Ep 8

566

Bekoe Speaks To Kina Collins On Organizing, Protests, Local Activism

567

Sandra Treviño Shares A Mix Of Latinx And Afro-Latino Songs Of Resistance

568

Bekoe Speaks With Chicago Artist, Entrepreneur Heavy Crownz

569

Black Brown Intersections: Practically Speaking with Audra Wilson

570

Same Old New School Ep 7

571

Bekoe Talks Chicago Protests With The TRiiBE's Matt Harvey

572

Chicago Artist Azizz Reflects On The George Floyd Protests In Chicago This Weekend

573

Same Old New School Ep 6

574

Sandra Treviño Shows Us Nemegata

575

Same Old New School Ep5

576

Same Old New School Ep 4

577

Same Old New School Ep 3

578

Bekoe's Top 5 Honorable Mentions Of The Week

579

Austin Fillmore Stays Resilient And Positive Amid The Pandemic

580

Bekoe's Top 5 Picks Of The Week

581

Same Old New School

582

The O'My's Are Back With Two New Singles: "Lullaby" and "Stepping Stone"

583

Christian JaLon Is Experiencing Blessings Despite Quarantine

584

Bekoe's Top 5 Picks Of The Week

585

Serengeti Reveals A New Chapter In The Life of Kenny Dennis On "AJAI"

586

Lil Woo Opens Up About Origins and New Album "Marauder Season"

587

Bekoe’s Top 5 Picks Of The Week

588

AIR CREDITS Are Back With An EP Of Late Night Dance Broadcasts From Dystopian Future

589

MFnMelo Rides Pivot Gang Momentum and Shines on His Own on Solo Album

590

Mother Nature Channel Their Natal Saturn on New EP

591

Rahkii Says True Superheroes Don't Need Capes

592

Teacher and Rapper Joel Q Talks New Album "Crazy Road To Glory"

593

Bianca Shaw Talks Lawndale, Bow Wow, and new EP "Exhale"

594

2019 in Music with Chicago Reader's Leor Galil

595

Vocalo Pays Tribute to Juice WRLD

596

Microphone Misfitz Travel to Outer Space on New Album and Comic Book

597

Theycallmericky Shows His Musical Range

598

Eryn Allen Kane Makes Music to Heal To

599

P.O.S and Sims of Doomtree Make Bangers as Shredders

600

Rapsody is Hip-Hop to the Core

601

Clipping's New Horror Record Perfect for October

602

Chiiild's "Synthetic Soul" Sound Takes Inspiration from Many Genres

603

SuperKnova Sings Queer Transgender Jubilee On New Album "American Queers"

604

Isaiah Sharkey Takes Center Stage & Wants to Spread Love through his Music

605

Lester Rey Finds A Sanctuary and A Home in His Intersectional Sound

606

Kiara Lanier Shares the Meaning Behind New Single "Hold On Me"

607

J-E-T-S talk their new album, ZOOSPA, chock full of amazing guest artists

608

Tobi Lou Breaks Free with New Album "Live on Ice"

609

Matt Muse Examines All Forms of Love in His Life on New EP

610

Vocalo at Lollapalooza: Aaron Aye on his love of dance, singing and the Minneapolis rap scene

611

Vocalo at Lollapalooza - Yeek talks his creative freedom and working with his family

612

Vocalo at Lollapalooza - G Flip Talks about Upcoming Album "About Us" & The Value of Music Education

613

Rich Robbins on his new EP Starfish

614

Harriet Brown Grapples with Social Anxiety and Paranoia on New Futuristic Funk Album

615

Chicago's Cordoba Fuses Jazz with Activism

616

Kaina Grows and Evolves on Debut Full Length "Next to the Sun"

617

For Marcus Atom, Music Is A Discussion

618

Soul Singer Oliv Blu Talks Self-Love, Fearlessness and Singing on The Voice

619

Avantist Get Ready For Taste of Chicago

620

Soul Singer/Songwriter Nate Barksdale Talks Raffles, Loneliness, and Being An Old Soul

621

Little Simz Talks New LP "GREY Area" with Jill Hopkins

622

Alex Kumin and Sarah Squirm Talk Cole's Ten Year Anniversary

623

The O'My's Shop Records and Talk Upcoming Album "Above Ground"

624

Cantrell talks palindromes, jam skating and new EP "Devil Never Even Lived"

625

Lili K Sheds the Weight of the World and Has Fun Making Music With Friends

626

Astro Samurai explore uncharted territories with debut album "Rover"

627

Fee Lion conjures dark fantasies in search of self-love on Blood Sisters EP

628

Sophia Eris on DJing with Lizzo, new Single, and finding her scene in Minneapolis

629

Lowdown Brass Band Release a Funky Party Single and Discuss Promoting Music Education in Chicago

630

Amare Symone on London, Life and Living Abroad

631

Singer Ella Vos recounts her recovery from lymphoma on new EP "Watch & Wait"

632

Mother Nature release an EP on nurturing resilience and endurance, and dealing with pressure

633

Ness Heads on growing up in Chicago, musical evolution and new Single

634

Maggie Kubley turns solo post Celine Neon, reflects on past traumas on new EP

635

Lester Rey Reflects On His Beliefs And Searches For A Sanctuary On New EP

636

Jovan Landry Brings Women To The Forefront On An All-Female Produced And Performed Hip Hop Album

637

Tensei's Collaborative Approach to Producing Brings the Chicago Duo Into the Spotlight

638

Mykele Deville Dismantles Toxic Masculinity And Embraces Community In An Act Of Hip Hop Rebellion

639

Absolutely Not expose injustice and problematic behavior on new glam punk album

640

Shawnee Dez loves to stay open with herself and her fans

641

Chai Tulani hosts Afro Fest at DuSable Museum and teases new album with a love song

642

HXRY Gets Gritty and Bassy on New Single "Doofus"

643

Shad Grapples With Social Inequality On Concept Album "Short Story About A War"

644

Rock The Winter Into Oblivion at The Empty Bottle's Music Frozen Dancing Block Party

645

Straight Outta Fox Valley and a Tour with Noname, Elton Is a Fresh New Voice To Hear

646

Emily King talks new album and the new freedom she found in Catskills while making it

647

Loona Dae Tells the Story of Healing on New EP "Moonflower"

648

Free Snacks Serve a Tasty Mix of Funky, Laid-Back Rap on Debut EP

649

Shamir Reclaims His Rock Roots with Guitar-Driven, Socially Poignant Album "Resolution"

650

Jordanna Embraces Sexually Empowered Feminism and Sound

651

Drea The Vibe Dealer is on a mystical journey to self-mastery, attunement and spirituality

652

Dej Monae is Taking Her R&B to the Top

653

Black Girl Superhero, Rahkii, is Zooming

654

Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge discuss their Harlem Renaissance inspired project

655

Emilie Modaff Breaks Down New Walls With Their Latest Release "Clean House"

656

Dassit brings together vast and varying influences on debut album "What A Year"

657

Pat Battle Out To Make Rap Dangerous Again

658

Brother Ali reflects on 15 years since Shadows On The Sun, talks growth and sensitivity in art

659

P.O.S and Astronautalis team up for full length Four Fists album

660

Paul Abrahamian on his Pop Noir band Van Alden, debut EP and his time on Big Brother reality show

661

Brandon James Soothes Hearts, Moves Bodies and Feeds the Soul with Impassioned R&B

662

Rich Jones shares thoughts on new album, positivity and pursuit of deeper relationships with others

663

Vagabond Maurice Meditates on Black Liberation, Nerd Mythology and Self on New Atmospheric Album

664

KC Ortiz on her grungy and glamorous brand of Rap and long journey to embracing Trans identity

665

"Sinner Songwriter," Phillip Michael Scales plays live on Vocalo, talks recent collaborations

666

Tatiana Hazel Discusses Her Bilingual Approach to Songwriting

667

Blue Man Group debuts new instruments and themes in revamped production

668

Corr Kendricks on balancing music with acting and new Single "Feelin Like The Man"

669

MAJOR. Deals Hope On His Debut Record "Even More"

670

Trevor Powers (formerly Youth Lagoon) on reinventing his sound on new album Mulberry Violence

671

Air Credits enlist Doomtree's Sims to write new chapter in their "next week’s dystopia"

672

Snoop Dogg on acting, musical re-inventions and love of cooking

673

Rebel Diaz champion peoples' struggle with revolutionary rhymes on América vs Amerikkka

674

McKenzie Chinn and Gregory Dixon discussed "Olympia" on The Morning AMp

675

The Black Madonna seeks to diversify electronic music community with her world-renown dance parties

676

Joey Purp talks new album "QUARTERTHING," shares thoughts on mental health and being a father

677

Blacker Face incite a genre-defying protest against categories, racism and systems of oppression

678

From Rhyme to Prose: Dessa reminisces on a life in motion, in music and in love in new book

679

Calid B celebrates the African diaspora and channels Malian folklore on new album "AfroBang 2"

680

D. Bess - the sound of one man and a whole lotta Reggae

681

Rich Robbins on breaking out of cocoons and new album Red Butterfly

682

Tasha talks activism, music and radical softness

683

Metal while Black: Erzulie channels Haitian voodoo and Panamanian folklore in their raw metal sound

684

Serengeti writes the final chapter for alter ego character Kenny Dennis

685

Detroit Rapper Black Milk Interviewed on The Morning AMp

686

Brandon Fox performs live and discusses his Pop / R&B tinged debut "The Remedy"

687

Boots Riley talks workers' rights, Capitalism and new film "Sorry To Bother You"

688

Micha Interview and Studio Session

689

Fury fights dark forces with Black magic and new EP

690

Cam Be wrote "Love" in the sky across the world and released an album to soundtrack the photo series

691

Ric Wilson draws inspiration from Basquiat and brings lyricism to the front on disco-rap EP "Banba"

692

Jussie Smollett on how the role of Jamal Lyon informs his music and debut album "Sum of My Music"

693

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad discuss their creative chemistry on new album The Midnight Hour

694

Melo Makes Music speaks on mental health, eclecticism and new mixtape "Hold Your Tongue"

695

Gavin Turek channels 70's vibes on her debut EP "Good Look For You"

696

Sen Morimoto talks new album "Cannonball!" and his jazz-influenced production style

697

Femdot talks new album "Delacreme Vol. 2"

698

Demo Taped addresses anxiety and mental health in communities of color on new EP "Momentary"

699

Austin Fillmore talks new album "Think Less Feel More" and unique ties to the Austin neighborhood

700

Wyclef Jean talks new album "The Carnival 3" and racial tension in Haiti and the US

701

Jinkx Monsoon on the art and the state of drag, and their new album "The Ginger Snapped"

702

Ugochi celebrates Black joy and envisions utopia with her Afro Soul sound

703

Ho99o9 deliver scathing social commentary with a mix of punk, hardcore and hip hop

704

Tobi Lou talks about his visual artistry & moving to Los Angeles

705

Friends of fallen MC and role model John Vietnam celebrate his life and legacy with posthumous album

706

Niia questions love and relationships on Jazz / Pop debut "I"

707

The Right Now reminisce and celebrate 10 years

708

Phillip-Michael Scales embraces Dive Bar Soul sound on new EP "Sinner Songwriter"

709

JC Brooks Band speaks out on being Black in modern day America with new EP

710

"Trap Nerd," DXTR Spits talks science, hip hop and launching ONLi Packs

711

Drama talks new album "Lies After Love" and their Happy-Sad Music

712

From refugee camps to American Idol, StoryTeller recounts his musical journey

713

Dessa on how neuroscience helped her get over a breakup, her views on Free Will and new album Chime

714

Ajani Jones on growth, evolving and new EP "Cocoons"

715

Malcolm London talks "Right Away Series," an EP of love poems, political commentary & self-discovery

716

The Gold Web talks about new album "Acidchrist Superspice & the Candyboys" and Glam Rock

717

Radiant Devices address trauma, silence and depression on new EP "unheeded"

718

Smart Bar celebrates women and non-binary pioneers in electronic music with the Daphne series

719

Air Credits reveal new details about the dystopian future on new EP Wasteland Radio

720

Towkio talks new album WWW. (World Wide Wave) and recording with Rick Rubin

721

Evidence talks new album Weather or Not, and the recurring theme of water in his music

722

Roy Kinsey tells a story of migration and identity on new album "Blackie"

723

Brandon Markell Holmes talks new album "The Museum of R&B" and singing with Gorillaz

724

The Microphone Misfitz talk comics, politics and "Escape from Babylon Vol. 3"

725

Sam Trump celebrates Black joy and unity on soulful brass-rich debut Purple Skies

726

Leilani Wolfgramm addresses imbalance and narcissism in society on new album "Live Wire"

727

Phor talks tattoos, Black Ink Crew and debut album "Butterfly"

728

MFn Melo on finding himself and his debut "MeloDramatics"

729

ProbCause talks new EP "Distractions"

730

Art punk multi-instrumentalist La Louma delivers a declaration of queer positivity on debut album

731

Alfred Banks chronicles personal hardships, loss and perseverance on new album "The Beautiful"

732

Rich Jones talks new EP Light Work and return to the bar game

733

Fury reflects on her brand of positive music, talks Rap-EDM fusion on new EP "Full Circle"

734

Chicago Afrobeat Project discuss new album "What Goes Up" and working with drum legend Tony Allen

735

The Opus address police brutality on new EP "Man Down"

736

Beatboxing with Ball-Zee

737

Pugs Atomz talks Chicago hip hop culture, new Single "Sweat" and upcoming project

738

Lowdown Brass Band talks new album and shooting videos on a boat in Alaska

739

Chai Tulani promotes the rebellious power of love on eclectic new album REBXL

740

Producer and Hip Hop artist Chason talks new single and upcoming collaborations

741

Burns Twins premiere new single "Day by Day" and discuss collaborative approach to production

742

Serengeti puts to rest the Kenny Dennis character with final album from Jueles's perspective

743

L.A. VanGogh shares thoughts on subjectivity, stylistic eclecticism and his new album

744

theWHOevers discuss the origins of their R&B tinged soulful Hip Hip sound

745

"One third MC," Jovan Landry talks multi-disciplinary artistic practices and upcoming album

746

The Cool Kids talk new album, their comeback and hard-to-define sound

747

Frank Waln discusses settler colonial history, importance of storytelling and new EP The Bridge

748

The Urban Renewal Project explore the darker side of the internet on new Jazz fusion album

749

Joseph Chilliams talks new album "Henry Church," personal loss and Chicago's PIVOT collective

750

Tender explore the dark themes of love and relationships on debut album "Modern Addiction"

751

Bernie Levv crafts a soulful disco tinged sound on new EP "House of Levv"

752

White Mystery on rock as a vehicle for social change

753

Kastaway explores spirituality and local issues on My Life In Music II

754

Knox Fortune talks production style, making tracks for Chance The Rapper, Joey Purp & upcoming album

755

Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017 - Interview with Harriet Brown

756

Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017 - Interview with Kweku Collins

757

Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with The O'My's

758

Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with Run The Jewels

759

Vocalo at Lollapalooza 2017: Interview with Little Dragon

760

Producer and composer IKON talks new EP "Auragami" and its more polished electronic sound

761

The Moses Gun reflect on loss and urgency on the power trio's bombastic "Triage"

762

Hugh Lee discusses TV's influence on his upbringing and his new EP "TV's Foster Child"

763

Vocalo at Pitchfork - Madame Gandhi: "I've always wanted young women to own their voices"

764

DJ Shadow talks sampling vs synth based production and his views on trends in music

765

Deep Fayed explores themes of love and coping with depression on new album Full Spectrum Of

766

Sidewalk Chalk combine musical complexity with lyrical directness on "An Orchid Is Born"

767

Ice Cube celebrates 25th anniversary of Death Certificate and launch of BIG3 basketball league

768

Melo Makes Music discusses open mindedness when it comes to his influences and teases next release

769

Manwolves discuss their eclectic sound and new single "Roses"

770

Da$Htone draws on personal experiences in search of meaning with soulful hip hop fusion

771

Making Movies explore the commonality of human experience on new album "I Am Another You"