Lake Shore DiveMay 4, 20202 min5 Questions With: Jake Gatsby, Rapper Rapper Jake Gatsby has a particular air about him that makes him immediately cool- he’s funny, talented, and apparently makes a really...
Lake Shore DiveApr 20, 20203 minSpotlight On: Heaven's Artist Breanna Ruiz, Mixed Media Artist Coming from a family of creatives, it's no surprise Heavens Artist, Breanna Ruiz, chose to become an artist. And a really good one at...
Lake Shore DiveApr 7, 20201 min5 Questions With: Josie Koznarek, fine artist With an affinity for plants and people, fine artist Josie Koznarek's stunning paintings tell stories of strength and femininity. Her work...
Lake Shore DiveMar 17, 20201 min5 Questions With: EMPXTH, alternative electronic band Meet Matt and Jake, the duo that makes up alternative electronic band EMPXTH. Together they’re making waves in the Chicago community with...
Lake Shore DiveMar 2, 20201 min5 Questions With: Verluna, Singer- SongwriterMeet Verluna, also known as indie folk singer-songwriter Alex Katsaropoulos. By layering stunning vocal harmonies over soft instrumentals...
Lake Shore DiveJan 21, 20203 minSpotlight On: Dan Wilcop, clockmaker and designer Dan Wilcop is bringing a fresh take to a medium otherwise considered to be more function than art. By designing wall clocks and...
Lake Shore DiveJan 7, 20205 minSpotlight On: Gertrude aka Jessica Mascarenhas, poet and comedian Poet and comedian Gertrude (Jessica Mascarenhas) will pull on your heartstrings with beautiful prose tangled in rich metaphors and...
Lake Shore DiveDec 10, 20192 min5 Questions With: richienough, rapperWe Lake Shore Dive ladies are big advocates of music boosting our mood and the occasional (okay, frequent) dance parties. That’s why we...
Lake Shore DiveNov 26, 20193 minSpotlight On: Mo Santiago, Spoken Word Artist and Photographer Mo Santiago wants to share stories to inspire and help other people. With her camera in hand and her words tucked close, she is doing her...
Lake Shore DiveNov 12, 20193 minSpotlight On: BlackFinn, Singer-SongwriterBlackfinn's music is nostalgic and familiar, transporting you back to simpler times. While music is something that’s been in his life for...
Lake Shore DiveOct 29, 20192 minSpotlight On: STNFXCE, Bassplayer, Producer, Artist With his bass by his side, multi-genre STNFXCE is in many ways the pulse of the Chicago music scene. Hear him in the background of...
Lake Shore DiveOct 15, 20191 min5 Questions With: Nexus J. poet, rapper, and singer-songwriter "Nexus, Next Level, Next Up." Nexus J. embodies the word cool. With a knack for poetry, singing, songwriting, rapping, and generally...
Lake Shore DiveSep 30, 20193 minSpotlight On: Darwin Derequito, Audio Engineer Hot off the heels of engineering Alessia Cara’s newest EP "This Summer", Darwin Derequito is making waves in both the mainstream music...
Lake Shore DiveSep 17, 20193 minSpotlight On: Katie Meuser, Abstract Painter The creative world of Katie Meuser is one that's full of figures, color fields, and moving hues. Using a free-flowing technique to...
Lake Shore DiveSep 2, 20193 minSpotlight On: Aliya Haq, Film DirectorWhen Aliya Haq was in first grade, she invited her entire class over to “make a movie." Since then, she hasn't stopped exploring her love...
Lake Shore DiveAug 19, 20191 min5 Questions With: Wyatt Waddell, Singer-Songwriter Blessed with stunning vocals reminiscent of your favorite classic R&B artists, singer-songwriter, Wyatt Waddell, is making a name for...
Lake Shore DiveAug 4, 20193 minSpotlight On: Booger Queen (Madelaine Walker), IllustratorCombining a delicate balance of art and activism, Madelaine Walker, also known by her Instagram handle boogerqueen_, uses her creative...
Lake Shore DiveMay 3, 20191 min5 Questions With: Joslyn-Marie, Singer/SongwriterMeet Joslyn-Marie, the sweet soul with the powerful vocals to match. With an EP under her belt and more on the horizon, creating music is...
Lake Shore DiveApr 15, 20192 minSpotlight On: withGrace, Singer/SongwriterBeing surrounded by like-minded individuals is crucial to artistic progress, which can also fan the flames of inspiration. For Grace...
Lake Shore DiveApr 4, 20192 minSpotlight On: Rachel Martorana, Visual ArtistMost kids want to be doctors, astronauts, or veterinarians when they grow up, but Rachel Martorana? She always wanted to be an artist....