Country-rock powerhouse Bordertown & Co. is unleashed their latest single and music video, “Backroad King,” on Friday, August 29 — a high-octane ode to muddy roads, loud engines, and wild nights with nowhere to be but free. Rooted in the band’s Illinois upbringing and fueled by southern rock swagger, “Backroad King” captures the spirit of […]
Unleash Your Inner Chaos: How ALBORN’s “Violent” Embraces Small-Town Authenticity
Illinois Alt-Metal outfit ALBORN returns with “Violent” — a ferocious new single and music video that captures the chaos of the band. Shot entirely in frontman Justin Taylor’s backyard. “We realized if we’re going to make this work, it has to be on our terms,” says Justin. “We’re happiest when we’re being ourselves, doing what […]
From EP to Epic: Ana & Gene’s Game-Changing Track “Narcissistic You”
Ana & Gene, known as Anastacia Bella and Gene Roberts respectively, hail from Bartlett, Illinois, along with their band called “The Scene”. With Anastacia Bella on lead and background vocals, Gene Roberts on guitar-lead and background vocals, Buddy Woods on guitar, Michael O’Connor on bass, and Rob Lela on drums. They revive rock with their […]
Wak815 – “Hate I Love You” is written with creative expansiveness!
Wak815 aka Jtown is an emerging new artist from the Midwest, born and raised in the town of Freeport Illinois. A sensitive soul and a keen observer of human relationships from a young age, his own personal experiences and lifelong struggles towards a peaceful coexistence with people around him has been the biggest source for […]
$unny with the dollar sign – “No Direction” – flaunts a myriad of flows and melodic twists
$unny with the dollar sign, is 27 year old artist, originally from Illinois but relocated to Denver. $unny has a growing catalog of releases, with his latest being the 12 track mixtape, “No Direction”, now available on all major music platforms. The mixtape is a collage of $unny with the dollar sign versatility that was […]
There’s no doubting that D-Witt has something to say
I recently heard about an artist called D-Witt from Rockford, IL. Illinois is the home of some prestigious sons who have left unforgettable marks on hip-hop’s history. I’m expecting an unfiltered rebel who is unafraid to bare his soul and burn down buildings. A fearless heart is a quality that makes fearless art, and I […]
Bobby Bofman: “Happy Rhythm” – embellished by an infectious melody
Everybody has stress in their life. Most of us probably have more than we need. We create stress. The pressure of wearing the right clothes, being the best at what we do, the pressure of going out on a new date, the pressure of keeping yourself from getting out of the car and strangling the […]
TURNPIKERAP: “Dope Sell Itself Vol.1” – a cohesive feel without sounding repetitive
Born Chicago Illinois, South side, TURNPIKERAP spent 17 years in and out of prison, and had been in Foster care since the age of 8. His life is riddled with tragedies – Drug using parents, his cousin killed by the police. His Mother, grandmother and grandfather died while he was in prison. But instead of […]
