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Following Vocalo’s June 8 article reporting on the allegations against indie label Rosebud Allday, the label reached out with comments.

A growing chorus of artists are speaking out, claiming Rosebud cultivated a toxic environment and unfair business practices.

Two Chicago recording studios adapted amid pandemic, serving as midwives for births… and sometimes rebirths of recordings.

It’s been over a year since Chicago stages went silent, and venues across the city are doing what they can to hang on until the return of public performance.

There’s Bandcamp, beloved by artists. There’s Spotify, very well-liked by listeners. And then there’s that big question mark.

Independent artists’ bottom lines are shrinking as the coronavirus outbreak continues — here’s what you can do to help.