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The Prince Estate partners with Superfly on new experience

By Reel Chicago Oct 19, 2021

Entertainment and brand experience company Superfly is partnering with The Prince Estate for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will honor the legacy and artistry of ...

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2112 launches SyncChicago to support music licensing

By Reel Chicago Jun 18, 2021

2112 and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship (CCE) announced the launch of SyncChicago, an initiative to grow Chicago’s commercial music licensing industry. Funded by...

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Singer Carly Glenn releases song/video about body image

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2021

Chicago's Carly Glenn and director, Kendall Goldberg, teamed up as creative storytellers and great friends to film Carly’s new music video for her new single, Girl In The Mir...

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Tonight: The HistoryMakers Year 2007 – Quincy Jones

By Reel Chicago Dec 8, 2020

The HistoryMakers 20th Anniversary Virtual Convening & Celebration, The HistoryMakers 20 Days in 20 Nights. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - Sunday, December 20, 2020 The His...

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Lawrence talks legends in Legacy: From Horns to House

By Dan Patton Dec 2, 2020

Legacy: Horns to House is the story of a Chicago cultural evolution told through the eyes of a person who grew up during it. Fortunately for viewers, the eyes happen to belong ...

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RubyGld Smoke launches #12ReasonsToVote

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020

Pop music duo RubyGld Smoke have launched their #12ReasonsToVote campaign through their community-oriented organization Symphony of Change. "The issues that we fight today ...

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Chance to record with Chicago’s hip hop artist DramaGirl

By Reel Chicago Sep 4, 2020

Chicago’s hottest up and coming hip hop artist, DramaGirl has received acclaim and national recognition for wrecking punchlines, metaphors, exclusive wordplay and u...

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LÜM adds virtual gifting system to music streaming

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2020

LÜM, a Madison-based tech startup that’s revolutionizing the way artists and fans stream and discover new music, has closed a Seed II round of funding. LÜM will continu...

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Jack Daniel’s & BBDO launch ‘Crash the Couch’ music fest

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2020

Jack Daniel’s is bringing artists straight to living rooms everywhere with “Crash the Couch,” a virtual music festival streaming August 14-15 at 8 p.m. ET in support of m...

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Mix Kitchen’s Fishkin back on the radio with live concerts

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Sam Fishkin, producer and co-founder of Mix Kitchen started out in radio and this Tuesday, he's returning to his roots, mixing music for two different live performances. ...

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Hyde Park Jazz Festival’s adapted 2020 Programming

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

To keep our community and artists safe, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival announces new and adapted programming for the 14th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival and summer/fall 2020. ...

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#ChiMusic35 Challenge: Submit favorite Chicago music

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

To celebrate Chicago’s music history and support the city’s creative communities, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago invites the public to participate in the #...

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Midwest resources for music creators from Grammys

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

The Recording Academy's Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio chapters are committed to sharing resources for music creators and professionals affected by the covid-...

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Mix Kitchen’s Duski among top 11 on “The Voice”

By Daniel Patton Apr 28, 2017

Mix Kitchen composer and vocalist Lauren Duski advanced to the top 11 finalists of NBC’s The Voice last Tuesday night. The Michigan native wowed the crowd with her performanc...