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Ricky Villarreal

Dec 6, 20212 min read

Malo BRIGADE starts a new chapter, explores deeper storytelling with mixtape "y-i (Fin De Gee)"

On November 19, 2021 rapper/producer/DJ/engineer Malo released his first full length mixtape, y-i (Fin De Gee). According to him the project

Patrick Cosgrove

Nov 17, 20212 min read

PREMIERE: I Love You More by Charles Fox

With the end of 2021 approaching, Charles Fox’s “I Love You More” EP is a validating and relatable piece for anyone reflecting on recent cha

Maggie Butler

Oct 1, 20216 min read

PROFILE: YOUNG XAV Steps Into a New Era with Final Album

After 6 months of shadowing YOUNG XAV as he prepared to release his final album, Dead By Dawn is finally here.

Francesca Downs

Jul 15, 20211 min read

"Feel the Same" by Mariah Colon Out Now

In her first single of 2021, Chicago-based singer/songwriter Mariah Colon’s “Feel the Same,” produced by Kenneth Clair and vocal...

Ricky Villarreal

Jun 8, 20212 min read

REALXTY's "DMND Sessions" is a Must-Listen

On April 30th, 2021 rapper/producer/engineer Israel Unzueta, better known as REALXTY released “DMND Sessions.” A fully self-produced six...

Maggie Butler

Mar 19, 20213 min read

Claire Kelly's "The Scenic Route" Out Now!

With a voice like sunshine and a smile that can light up the room, singer-songwriter Claire Kelly brings us her debut full-length album, The

Ricky Villarreal

Mar 3, 20212 min read

Jon Batiste on Being Human.

Sitting on a bench in front of a beautiful black piano somewhere on the outskirts of New York, musician Jon Batiste took some time out to sp

Patrick Cosgrove

Feb 4, 20212 min read

PREMIERE: World’s Gone Mad by YOUNG XAV

Xavier Robert, also known as YOUNG XAV, is a singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Listeners of the Trial Run of Perfection podcast will