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Jura Daubenspeck

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Prowling the streets of Chicago's playground. I'm a sucker for a minor key and a filthy beat. Send me what chu got and let's create something together.

R&B Artist EMI Speaks On Female Empowerment + Her Latest Track, “Bad Friends”

Ladies, gather ’round. Seattle-born singer/songwriter EMI  just dropped her latest women’s anthem, titled “Bad Friends.” Since her debut single “Phantom” in 2016, as well as her EP Planet in 2017, EMI has been readily making waves. Her moody, synth-based raps and impressive lyrics have earned her touring slots with the likes of Young Thug and […]

Silver And Smoke’s ‘30p’ Deviates From The Typical Blues/Rock Repertoire

After nearly two years, Colorado-grown group Silver And Smoke have unveiled their latest concoction: 30p.  The four-piece “Western Rock” group dropped their third studio EP on July 4th. With no two similar songs, the seven-track collection is eclectic as it is deviant. While 30p is Silver And Smoke’s third official catalog, it stands as the group’s first […]

The Knocks + Foster the People Parody Cult Classics In Their Latest Visual

The Knocks and Foster the People recently joined forces to create a visual for their track, ‘Ride or Die.’  The track gained attention back in March, but has re-emerged in the form of a playful, parody-ridden music video. ‘Ride or Die’ features The Knocks and Foster the People frontman Mark Foster as our time traveling protagonists. […]

Harlōw MiiL Drops Celestial Track ‘Gravitron’ feat. Ty Black

Chicago-based DJ/Producer duo Harlow MiiL just debuted their first original release of 2018. ‘Gravitron’ is a dynamic track that combines rap, hip-hop, and electronic elements in one hard-hitting, celestial journey. After their debut EP Watercolor Tears (2017),the duo connected with Ty Black, who serves as ‘Gravitron’s’ lightning fast storyteller. Haunting, textured tones slowly build, almost as if […]

Gorillaz Announce New Album + Share Two Tracks “Humility” + “Lake Zurich”

Your favorite misfits are back. With a new album and an upcoming tour, it’s clear Gorillaz have been puttin’ in work. When I first heard news that Gorillaz announced another album, my first thought was, “Wait, didn’t they just release Humanz last year?” It seems over the years, Gorillaz fans have grown accustomed to high-quality […]