Antimusic Rock — Nao Yoshioka releases her new single, 'Safe Place,' a cross-cultural collaboration with Chicago multi-hyphenate singer and poet Jamila Woods more info

Stereogum — Last month, Tasha shared a gorgeous song called “Summer.” Now, the newly New York-based singer-songwriter is announcing her new album, You Are Spring, to follow 2024’s All This And So Much More. She’s sharing “Clarion” and “Spring” to... more info

Stereogum — Last we heard from Jamila Woods, the Chicago singer was releasing the album Water Made Us last fall. This afternoon, Woods has dropped a brand-new song called “Teach Me,” which was produced by oddCouple (aka Zach Henderson) and was born out ... more info

Stereogum — Queens’ duendita started out as a solo project, churning out out a steady stream of soulful R&B over the past few years and collaborating with the likes of Jamila Woods. Now billed as a full band, they’re back this week with “planetary,” t... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Our favorites from October 2023, including Sufjan Stevens, Troye Sivan, Jamila Woods, and more. Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of October 2023 Consequence Staff more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Chicago singer describes her latest album as "the most personal and vulnerable piece of art I've ever made." Jamila Woods Unveils New Album Water Made Us: Stream Carys Anderson more info

Stereogum — The chorus from the new Jamila Woods single begins: “We’re talkin’ ’bout practice.” She later sings about shooting free throws and says, “Put me in coach, I’m ready.” This has to be an Allen Iverson reference, right? Right?! Thank ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The "Water Made Us Tour" kicks off in February. Jamila Woods Announces 2024 Tour Dates, Shares “Practice” with Saba: Stream Carys Anderson more info

Stereogum — FORMAT is a new festival that will take place this fall in Bentonville, Arkansas, which is located in the Ozarks. The inaugural lineup features Beach House, the War On Drugs, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Herbie Hancock, the Flaming Lips, Phoenix, Khruan... more info

Consequence of Sound — The lineup also boasts Saba and Pivot Gang's annual John Walt Day, Smino's Zero Fatigue collective, and more. Red Bull Music Festival Chicago 2019: Jamila Woods, Lupe Fiasco, Tierra Whack among highlights Ben Kaye more info