Rapper Jake Gatsby has a particular air about him that makes him immediately cool- he’s funny, talented, and apparently makes a really...

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...

With an affinity for plants and people, fine artist Josie Koznarek's stunning paintings tell stories of strength and femininity. Her work...

Meet Matt and Jake, the duo that makes up alternative electronic band EMPXTH. Together they’re making waves in the Chicago community with...

Meet Verluna, also known as indie folk singer-songwriter Alex Katsaropoulos. By layering stunning vocal harmonies over soft instrumentals...

Dan Wilcop is bringing a fresh take to a medium otherwise considered to be more function than art. By designing wall clocks and...

Poet and comedian Gertrude (Jessica Mascarenhas) will pull on your heartstrings with beautiful prose tangled in rich metaphors and...

We Lake Shore Dive ladies are big advocates of music boosting our mood and the occasional (okay, frequent) dance parties. That’s why we...

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...

Blackfinn's music is nostalgic and familiar, transporting you back to simpler times. While music is something that’s been in his life for...

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...

"Nexus, Next Level, Next Up." Nexus J. embodies the word cool. With a knack for poetry, singing, songwriting, rapping, and generally...

Hot off the heels of engineering Alessia Cara’s newest EP "This Summer", Darwin Derequito is making waves in both the mainstream music...

The creative world of Katie Meuser is one that's full of figures, color fields, and moving hues. Using a free-flowing technique to...

When 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...

Blessed with stunning vocals reminiscent of your favorite classic R&B artists, singer-songwriter, Wyatt Waddell, is making a name for...

Combining a delicate balance of art and activism, Madelaine Walker, also known by her Instagram handle boogerqueen_, uses her creative...

Meet 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...

Being surrounded by like-minded individuals is crucial to artistic progress, which can also fan the flames of inspiration. For Grace...

Most kids want to be doctors, astronauts, or veterinarians when they grow up, but Rachel Martorana? She always wanted to be an artist....