Defcee • "Forty III"

Defcee delivers bars, battle rap style, with "Forty III". 

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Adamn Killa • "My Stance"

Adamn Killa, a rapper who’s slow and steady (and a little wobbly) style has matched the deliberate rise of his career. Far from famous, the 197 affiliated rapper has been organically building an authentic fanbase that's naturally drawn to his completely unique approach, one that places his drawl on syrupy, shimmering beats high in their air.

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Mikey Dollaz (Ft. I.L Will) • "Good As It Gets"

Mikey Dollaz gets the party going with out-west associate I.L Will in this visual for "Good As It Gets", and he has compelling reasons to celebrate.

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Beach Jesus • "High School"

With Beach Jesus's "High School", class is in session.

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Loona Dae • "Black and White"

With the Chicago scene oversaturated with infinite amounts of rappers and singers, it’s a daunting task to truly stand out. Enter Loona Dae, a soulful singer with a soft and sultry new single.

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Wellium • SPiLL
Owen Bones (Ft. Thirsty & High) • "Forecast"

Second single from Owen Bones' forthcoming Surrender EP. 

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Netherfriends & Yomí • 808s and Harpbreak

A collaborative album between vocalist/producer Netherfriends and vocalist/harpist Yomí.

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Dally Auston • "These Days"

Save Money’s Dally Austin breaks the mold with the finely titled “These Days”. While we're not quite arrogant enough to think it’s named for our wonderful online fam, we're definitely not humble enough not to love it. #THESEDAYS.

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Monster Mike & Frank Leone • "Electric Feel"

No stranger to on another, Monster Mike and Frank Leone link for an impromptu cover of MGMT's "Electric Feel".

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Premiere • Logan Cage: "Innocent"

In the grand scheme of things, the career of Logan Cage (formerly just Logan) has been a short one. At just over two years in length, most aspiring musicians struggle with the hurdles along the way. 

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Rich Jones • Pink Slips
Ravyn Lenae • "Everything Above"
Premiere • Lucas G • "Sorry" (Ft. Blu)

Chicago producer Lucas G and L.A. veteran Blu are not "Sorry" for 

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Sunny Woodz • Sunny Side Up
Round Up • New Releases From Lil Durk, Ohana Bam, Khori⁴ & More

Each week the These Days staff comes across great music from Chicago artists that we could not provide individual features for. In an effort to keep our readers up to date with more of our recent favorites, the Round Up segment provides quick summaries and additional noteworthy content. Check out our latest picks below and feel free to submit a comment if you feel we missed something. 

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John Walt • WBON (Whole Bunch of Nothing)

New Single from PIVOT Gang member John Walt titled "WBON".

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Bengfang • "Distant Future"

Bengfang's newest music video is one to watch closely. 

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Thelonious Martin • U 4 ME EP

Thelonious Martin teamed up with Nic De La Paz (his gf) for an EP about love (and rings). 

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Stefan Ponce • "I Love Kanye"

Stefan Ponce produces a rework of Kanye's recent self-induced gripe.

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