From recording music in her dorm-room at Illinois State University to performing live throughout Chicago with a full band, music has alwa...

If you're looking to escape reality, look no further than the mystical world of artist Meghan Edwards, known as Crystal Cosmos. Contrasti...

"Live a life, fall in love with someone or something, get sad, and always get back up—you will find what you are looking for in your art....

Multifaceted artist Tweak G can do it all. Already established as a songwriter and rapper, her talents are also spent in community activi...

Using mirrors as her canvas, Mairead challenges others to create their own realities. Mairead Zigulich believes that “if you truly love s...

Bartender Crush profiles Chicago bartenders kicking ass and serving their community with passion, creativity and kindness. The timeless a...

"Fuck you for breaking my heart, but thank you for the jacket," Claire Bryant croons on her catchy song "Thank U (4 the Jacket)." There's...

Overcoming his environment, Sudo Black shares his outlook on life. As a self-proclaimed hip-hop head, Sudo Black looks up to the greats. ...

Jordanna's music is like a glass of red wine for the soul—soothing, sensual, transcendent. Once you indulge, you'll only crave more. Form...

Bartender Crush profiles Chicago bartenders kicking ass and serving their community with passion, creativity and kindness. On the first s...

David Heo sees the beauty in the mundane and the mess. To him, everyday experiences whether it's swigging drinks with friends on a Friday...

Inspired by linear elements and organic shapes, Dail shares how her story as an artist and educator came full circle. Dail Kirkpatrick fe...

Houston-born and Chicago-raised, DIVMOND is a creative force to be reckoned with. Aside from his lively and outgoing personality, his mus...

Finding therapy within the arts, Colette uses photography as a creative outlet to balance out a technical job as an ICU nurse. Sharing th...

The poet-turned-songwriter reflects on his summer tour and shares insight into lyricism and his new single, “Heaven.” Will Mackie-Jenkins...

The Milwaukee emcee's crisp bars $urf above spaced-out instrumentals in his debut album, "Cirrocumulus." It's been a busy season for A.C....

The multi-faceted artist shares a personal playlist, inspirations, and his recent deal with FOX's "Empire." With a name like John Renaiss...

The eco-friendly thrifter shares her favorite fashion decades, the importance of upcycling, and what she can't stop listening to. Kaitlin...

Meet Sean Conway, a cartoon artist who is not afraid to overly exaggerate his visuals. Sean Conway's artistic inspiration is obvious upon...

The weekly series featuring rappers, painters and more, is held Wednesdays at Tapster from 7:30-9pm. Since beginning Lake Shore Dive in t...